 Originality versus function question, Marelli or Bosch dizzy? |
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| Project 6 |
 Aug 1 2008, 08:42 PM
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large member  Group: Members Posts: 359 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Utah Member No.: 51 Region Association: None   |
I'm doing a ground up restoration on a 1970, 2.0/6 and I'm striving towards originality. Engine and trans are original. Rebuilt but match the COA numberwise.
I know the Marelli came stock but has an unobtanium issue with the cap and rotor. When you CAN find a part it comes with a tube of KY Jelly. There's one on eBay right now $350. link Is it worth it? Or is the Bosch the easiest thing to do? Not that I'm going to compete in a Concours but do they ding you for not having the correct dizzy? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) This post has been edited by Project 6: Aug 1 2008, 08:44 PM |
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| r_towle |
Aug 1 2008, 09:14 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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Get the right dizzy, keep it complete and stock.
Call a few of the shops that fix them...HPH, Jim at Easy, AA, local to you porsche shops... You should be able to find one at a reasonable price. Jim at Easy would be my first call. Rich |
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| ArtechnikA |
Aug 1 2008, 09:17 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Project 6 @ Aug 1 2008, 10:42 PM)  I know the Marelli came stock but has an unobtanium issue with the cap and rotor. Is it worth it? Or is the Bosch the easiest thing to do? Not that I'm going to compete in a Concours but do they ding you for not having the correct dizzy? If the dizzy is your last 0.1 point in a nationally judged event, it may be worth it to you. My Euro /6 had a Marelli which I believe was original. My US /6 had a Bosch by the time I got it, and I donno if it was original to the car or not - there were a few things on that car that weren't. Nowadays most PCA concours are cleanliness events, not originality. There are few judges who would know what's correct. I had a Parade judge ask me if the drilled & wired CV bolts were original... (Do you have original, factory-applied paint? Do you have period-correct 165-series tires?) Just stuff to consider... |
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| GeorgeRud |
Aug 1 2008, 09:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My 70 -6 had the Marelli distributor, but when it started going south, I simply replaced it with an easily serviced Bosch unit. You have to be sure to get the correct one, but will be happy with it.
Keep the original Marelli in a box (along with the removed throttle positioner, etc.) for some future concours weinie, and enjoy driving the car in the meantime. It is a simple bolt in conversion, so you're not destroying anything. |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Aug 2 2008, 09:57 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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A functional upgrade like a good distributor (Bosch) for a marginal one with scarce replacement parts (Marelli) won't detract from the value of your 6. As George said, unless your car is a national concours contender, go with the better part.
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