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| 9144me2enjoy |
 Nov 21 2019, 01:13 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 310 Joined: 19-June 18 From: Oregon Member No.: 22,240 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
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
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| VaccaRabite |
Nov 22 2019, 08:00 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
IMO the 123 is a better unit then the Mallory.
The biggest advantage is that the 123 is a current system, and the Mallory is no longer made and can be very hard to get parts for. Sounds like the protection circuit is a good idea either way for your car. Zach |
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9144me2enjoy Questions about a 123 Ignition Dizzy Distributor Nov 21 2019, 01:13 PM
yeahmag The Mallory should be fairly reliable for you. Esp... Nov 21 2019, 02:09 PM 9144me2enjoy Thanks for the reply! Nov 21 2019, 02:33 PM rhodyguy The circuit guard looks like a good investment. Nov 21 2019, 02:36 PM 9144me2enjoy Pics Nov 21 2019, 03:08 PM mobymutt I'm surprised all the 123 people haven't c... Nov 21 2019, 04:45 PM rjames You already have the Mallory, and if the $60 ... Nov 21 2019, 11:25 PM 9144me2enjoy I agree, I’m planning on just reinstalling the M... Nov 22 2019, 06:08 AM Porschef Very happy with the 123, car runs much better, and... Nov 22 2019, 07:00 AM DRPHIL914 I don't see why it would not work for you, I a... Nov 22 2019, 07:48 AM
9144me2enjoy Bottom line, I believe if your going to make the i... Nov 22 2019, 09:27 AM |
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