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| Author: | diecast [ Tue May 28, 2024 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Electronic Ignition choices |
What is the recommendation for electronic ignition these days - electronic conversion kit or something else? Currently running a 45D points ignition with no vacuum advance on a mild 1275. Does the coil need to be changed as well? I'm not looking to chase the last available HP, just something that works and is reliable. |
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| Author: | 68+86auto [ Tue May 28, 2024 10:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
Which coil you run depends on the system. Most of the conversion types should be run with the original (3 ohm) coil. If you want reliable then it's not going to be one that fits inside the distributor. |
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| Author: | DavidE [ Wed May 29, 2024 6:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
68+86auto wrote: Which coil you run depends on the system. Most of the conversion types should be run with the original (3 ohm) coil. If you want reliable then it's not going to be one that fits inside the distributor. That is not my experience. None of my three have let me down. |
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| Author: | 68+86auto [ Wed May 29, 2024 6:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
DavidE wrote: 68+86auto wrote: Which coil you run depends on the system. Most of the conversion types should be run with the original (3 ohm) coil. If you want reliable then it's not going to be one that fits inside the distributor. That is not my experience. None of my three have let me down. I know that there are many people who have been using them without issue. There are also many who have had failures. There are a few design issues with those conversion modules which make them far less reliable than a proper system. |
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| Author: | FNQ [ Wed May 29, 2024 7:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
Some electronic devices 'fry' if left on for too long. Annoying if you are a one person operator and not helpful when usually the best way to diagnose is replace with a known good working unit. It is important to match the coil with the type of dizzy. I would suggest chatting to Lindsay Siebler who was sourcing a Very good setup ( Peak Ignitions. To throw lots of options at you - ... Original and Lucas type points system,, Distributor Dr in UK (expensive but will set springs/curve to suit your setup. Electronic but Bosch type - Performance Ignitions - home of the Scorcher, Peak Ignitions as above and if you check that the curve is actually as stated Aldon |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed May 29, 2024 8:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
I had great results with Lindsay's peak ignition. It comes with a 0.5 ohm coil. Fat sparks.. Powerspark modules from UK now have protection from being left on, also they suit coils from 1.4 ohm to 3 ohm. I have fitted a couple now using NGK 1.5 ohm coils. Going great. |
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| Author: | Stuwey [ Wed May 29, 2024 8:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
CSI for me, it has been faultless. |
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| Author: | Hanra [ Wed May 29, 2024 8:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
Chuck a Pertronix Module into your existing dizzy. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Wed May 29, 2024 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
If your points are working and reliable, then why change? Just keep a spare set of points, condenser and feeler gauge with you just in case there’s ever a problem It’s worth noting that you need to have the whole system in good order to get optimal performance: Ignition leads with under 5k ohm resistance Spark plug gaps correct (25 thou for points) Spark plug heat range is correct Contacts on cap and rotor are clean Timing curve appropriate for your engine For a road car vac advance always makes sense as you’ll get extra timing at part throttle, which improves performance and fuel efficiency My experience with electronic ignition is an Accuspark drop in module on a 25D. It’s been working fine since 2016 and keeps on going. It will use the existing advance curve in the distributor, so as long as that’s appropriate for your engine spec it’s a decent option |
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| Author: | simon k [ Wed May 29, 2024 10:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
I still think electronic ignition is pointless A sign of a good dad joke is that it is repeated over and over and over |
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| Author: | Steam [ Wed May 29, 2024 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
Another option would be a 65d and with a 1.5 ohm coil to reduce the current on the module. you can use a 0.8 ohm coil but some have found the modules fail after a time. The cheap points replacement modules are prone to failure and a waste of time and money. Points are still a good option though. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Wed May 29, 2024 10:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
Can you retrofit an A+ 65D to an early A series? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed May 29, 2024 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
Tim, I did it once with an A+ peak ignition dizzy, it was the last dizzy that Lindsay had left a year or so ago. I made a big C clamp. I will mms you a pic, I can't remember how to post them here. Upload it if you like. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Wed May 29, 2024 11:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
Here’s the photo from Drmini. The drive dog gear has also been swapped for an A series type |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed May 29, 2024 11:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Electronic Ignition choices |
It's probably overkill, cut in half would still work. Edit If doing another I would make a finger clamp from steel flat bar. Cut a step 1mm less than the dizzy's flange thickness. |
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