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> Programmable distributor alternative to the 123Ignition units?, 2016 Maganspark from CB Performance
Mueller
post May 15 2018, 02:47 PM
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Just pulled the plug and bought this kit yesterday.

4 preset curves via dip switches. Don't like those and you can use your laptop to make custom curves and a 3D map.

I didn't get in on the 123Ignition group buy and stumbled upon this setup.

As a plus it comes with wires and a new coil and can be used with boost.
$360.

I'm using L-Jet for fuel and it'll fire the injectors when the coil collapses just like a stock distributor.

https://www.cbperformance.com/product-p/2016.htm


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post May 15 2018, 03:06 PM
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Nice to see another option out there,will the unit clear the engine tin on a T4?,how do the vacuum pickups work? I see 4 of them?.
Should be a good unit,good luck with it.
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post May 15 2018, 03:25 PM
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Good Info, thanks
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post May 15 2018, 04:50 PM
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This on their web site. ...


NOTE: MAGNASPARK II & MAGNASPARK Digital will not fit T-3 or T-4, without modification the engine tin. Resistor spark plugs are required.

Bosch Blue Coils are NOT compatible.

Resistor spark plugs are required
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post May 15 2018, 05:23 PM
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QUOTE(Amphicar770 @ May 15 2018, 03:50 PM) *

This on their web site. ...


NOTE: MAGNASPARK II & MAGNASPARK Digital will not fit T-3 or T-4, without modification the engine tin. Resistor spark plugs are required.

Bosch Blue Coils are NOT compatible.

Resistor spark plugs are required



About same mods as if installing a Mallory or MSD distributor, no big deal.
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post May 16 2018, 10:57 AM
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The old Mallory was a drop in. But regardless, you're right, it's no big deal.
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post May 16 2018, 12:27 PM
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QUOTE(Mueller @ May 15 2018, 04:23 PM) *

QUOTE(Amphicar770 @ May 15 2018, 03:50 PM) *

This on their web site. ...


NOTE: MAGNASPARK II & MAGNASPARK Digital will not fit T-3 or T-4, without modification the engine tin. Resistor spark plugs are required.

Bosch Blue Coils are NOT compatible.

Resistor spark plugs are required



About same mods as if installing a Mallory or MSD distributor, no big deal.


Can you post a pic of the tin mod? This looks interesting...
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post May 16 2018, 01:27 PM
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All you is give the tin a med sized dimple where it interferes with the larger distributor body. Easiest to locate the spot when you try to slip the larger dist in. I think I used a hardwood dowel and a hammer.
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post Sep 3 2018, 05:53 AM
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Tomorrow, I'm meeting with my local indy who has serviced my 914 the past 20 years. I'm hoping he can troubleshoot the Mallory Unilite. If he can't, I'm going to consider Plan B

I'm not very mechanical on the ignition system; but a friend came over to trouble shoot the system. He though the coil produced a very wet spark; even a back-up coil appeared weak. After we replaced the Mallory optical module, it started right up; the next day, I started the car to idle in the garage and after 5 minutes it died. Won't restart like before.

So, I'm also thinking there is something else going on; gonna know more next week
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