Questions about a 123 Ignition Dizzy Distributor Options

[9144me2enjoy]

Here’s the Dilemma, I just bought a 914 with a Raby 2270 engine build. It came with a Mallory Unilite Ignition System which allegedly kept blowing the Ignition modules at about $100.00 a pop. The Mallory was removed and replaced with a Stock 009 distributor with points. Now it idles better but cold starting and definitely a loss of power through its power curve (estimated about 15%) on the 170 hp engine. It has been recommended to upgrade to a 123 Ignition dizzy distributor by a knowledgeable Type 4 mechanic that drove the car. From his recommendation I have a message into R.A.T. Raby’s Aircooled Technologies to see what they recommend. These distributors run about $450-up. What would you recommend from your experience? I’m getting the cart before the horse here but thought it would be nice to know the recommended options i have down the road for I don’t have to do it twice! Thanks

[DRPHIL914]

I don't see why it would not work for you, I assume your 2270 is carbs? you can do the blue tooth programmable one which would be awesome. but the 123 is all integraded electronic. for us d-jet guys its got choice of presets to try, with and without vac advance. and I had been running a Hot Spark module with new OS trigger points plate, and the car ran good, same module for 8 years, but I think the distributor was getting worn and I can say my car is like night a day on how well my car runs now, no hesitations on acceleration, perfect idle at 900, no cold start or hot start issues, really running awesome. for the dependability of this system , not running an old worn distributor, if you are having issues, why would you not save up and spring for one of these?? I think we paid close to $300 on the group buy, but still, everyone here spends$$ on different stuff for their car, if you bought a car that has a Raby 2270 or you bought the motor directly either way you spent some serious coin , probably way more than I could afford but yet you are worried about spending $450 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) . I mean if the Mallory will work fine with a $50 circuit protector than just do that I am all for it , and I would do that first if it were me,, but in the scheme of things I thinks its not much to spend to have a dependable running car.

BTW would love to see some pics of the car and motor - love those Raby motors! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)