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> 123 Distributor Group Buy Thread, Replacement for NLA stock Dizzy's-Order 15 % Discount
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post Jun 18 2019, 02:20 PM
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Reviving an old thread. Thinking about picking up one of these. Was going to start a new thread, but probably makes more sense to keep the info contained on a single thread.

My Q: How many people are running theirs with the stock coil? Given the entrance fee, I don't want to spend any more $ than necessary.
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post Jun 18 2019, 03:54 PM
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When installing a 123 it’s recommended you buy a new blue coil
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post Jun 18 2019, 03:58 PM
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When installing a 123 it’s recommended you buy a new blue coil


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Even if......

And, best distributer set up I've used; only mistake I made was not getting the Bluetooth version
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post Jun 18 2019, 05:58 PM
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QUOTE(rjames @ Jun 18 2019, 01:20 PM) *

Reviving an old thread. Thinking about picking up one of these. Was going to start a new thread, but probably makes more sense to keep the info contained on a single thread.

My Q: How many people are running theirs with the stock coil? Given the entrance fee, I don't want to spend any more $ than necessary.



You will be fine with the stock coil.
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post Jun 18 2019, 10:34 PM
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QUOTE(rjames @ Jun 18 2019, 03:20 PM) *

Reviving an old thread. Thinking about picking up one of these. Was going to start a new thread, but probably makes more sense to keep the info contained on a single thread.

My Q: How many people are running theirs with the stock coil? Given the entrance fee, I don't want to spend any more $ than necessary.

I am using the stock coil here also. Works great with my D-jet 2.0.
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post Jun 18 2019, 10:49 PM
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Found the non Bluetooth version for a bit cheaper here (and only $10 to ship).
I’m running stock DJet. Is the Bluetooth version necessary?

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post Jun 18 2019, 11:30 PM
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Read the first couple of posts in this thread for the right one to get.
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post Jun 19 2019, 05:30 AM
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QUOTE(rjames @ Jun 19 2019, 12:49 AM) *

Found the non Bluetooth version for a bit cheaper here (and only $10 to ship).
I’m running stock DJet. Is the Bluetooth version necessary?

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Yes, that looks like the correct part number for D-Jet models. Bluetooth is not necessary and in fact is not an option for D-Jet models (unfortunately). I think they didn't have the space to accommodate the trigger point functionality and requirements of Bluetooth.

The Ignition 1-2-3 USA sales rep has an account here. You can try PM'ing him if you have questions.
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post Jun 19 2019, 03:38 PM
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Read the first couple of posts in this thread for the right one to get.

rjames, You do not need bluetooth. !

Installing mine soon, let me know if you want to collaborate.
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post Jun 19 2019, 06:36 PM
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post Jun 20 2019, 03:34 PM
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rjames, You do not need bluetooth. !

Installing mine soon, let me know if you want to collaborate.


Purchasing the 123 distributor has been delayed for me. Just found out my MC is leaking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
Keep me posted on how the install goes. I'll get there eventually....
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post Jun 27 2019, 12:47 PM
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Ok, I bit the bullet and ordered the 123 distributor. Hopefully the install goes smoothly. Hope this will help in sorting out the current issues the car is having. The longer it doesn't run, the more I think about selling it when I eventually do get it running...
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post Sep 23 2019, 02:33 PM
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bumping an older thread to see if those who ordered and installed are happy and they have proven reliable?

It's on my winter list of possible upgrades.

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post Sep 23 2019, 02:45 PM
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Yup, it's solid. I'm happy, and it's still rocking. Mine is the D-Jet one, and I'm using curve "B."
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post Sep 23 2019, 04:21 PM
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Mine has about 500 miles and not a problem. I have the Bluetooth unit and once I learned how it works the tune-ability is awesome. I tried a couple different curves including vacuum advance but I ended up with a straight line 0-28* at 3k rpm without vacuum advance. You really need a dyno to do anything more custom (or someone riding in the passenger seat to adjust the app while driving). I locked the distributor down at TDC so that my actual timing is equal to the distributor advance reading on the app.
You have to launch the app first, then turn the key on or it won’t connect (this is after the initial pairing).
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post Sep 23 2019, 04:40 PM
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Simple install, plug and play. A few hundred miles on mine with no issues so far.
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post Sep 24 2019, 09:54 AM
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Cool, thanks everyone.
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post Nov 25 2019, 02:26 PM
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Yup, it's solid. I'm happy, and it's still rocking. Mine is the D-Jet one, and I'm using curve "B."


What are you setting your timing to at idle with curve B?

I am about to pickup on of these here soon!
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post Nov 25 2019, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Sep 23 2019, 03:45 PM) *

Yup, it's solid. I'm happy, and it's still rocking. Mine is the D-Jet one, and I'm using curve "B."
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Mine has about 500 miles and not a problem. I have the Bluetooth unit and once I learned how it works the tune-ability is awesome. I tried a couple different curves including vacuum advance but I ended up with a straight line 0-28* at 3k rpm without vacuum advance. You really need a dyno to do anything more custom (or someone riding in the passenger seat to adjust the app while driving). I locked the distributor down at TDC so that my actual timing is equal to the distributor advance reading on the app.
You have to launch the app first, then turn the key on or it won’t connect (this is after the initial pairing).


1,300 miles over the past 15 months since installing it. very happy. D-jet, running curve B I think with vac advance. in fact , drove it to work today, had not been driving it a lot partly due to recent failure and replacement of the master cylinder, also trying to keep it clean , don't want too much work to get it ready for the next car show here in 2 weeks.
you will like not having to mess with points and the f.i. trigger points plate!
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QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Sep 23 2019, 03:45 PM) *

Yup, it's solid. I'm happy, and it's still rocking. Mine is the D-Jet one, and I'm using curve "B."
QUOTE(michael7810 @ Sep 23 2019, 05:21 PM) *

Mine has about 500 miles and not a problem. I have the Bluetooth unit and once I learned how it works the tune-ability is awesome. I tried a couple different curves including vacuum advance but I ended up with a straight line 0-28* at 3k rpm without vacuum advance. You really need a dyno to do anything more custom (or someone riding in the passenger seat to adjust the app while driving). I locked the distributor down at TDC so that my actual timing is equal to the distributor advance reading on the app.
You have to launch the app first, then turn the key on or it won’t connect (this is after the initial pairing).


1,300 miles over the past 15 months since installing it. very happy. D-jet, running curve B I think with vac advance. in fact , drove it to work today, had not been driving it a lot partly due to recent failure and replacement of the master cylinder, also trying to keep it clean , don't want too much work to get it ready for the next car show here in 2 weeks.
you will like not having to mess with points and the f.i. trigger points plate!

Pretty sure curve B is retard only, not advance. I've been running around 26 degrees on curve B on my new 2056 rebuild. Anything significantly higher than that and I was getting pre-ignition, presumably due to higher compression. Before the rebuild I was running it on a 2056 at 27 degrees without any issue, except it did want to idle slightly higher than factory.

It's solid.
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