Inner-resting...thanks...looking at the ignition needs for a 1930s engine curently using a magneto ...hmmmmm
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| Author: | slide [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Aldon Amethyst Programmable Distributor |
This has been mentioned recently in Mini Magazine and RetroCars mag. For those who are considering going the programmable ignition route but still want to retain the classic distributor - http://www.aldonamethyst.co.uk/ Quote: Aldon automotive has developed a new distributor with fully-programmable ignition curves, called 'amethyst'. The rebuilt lucas distributor is modified to connect up to the supplied microprocessor control unit, which can be hooked up via USB to a PC laptop. The ignition advance curve can then be modified to suit the engine using the included software. The set-up is a decent half-way point for those wanting the performance benefits of mappable ignition but without the costs of a distributorless system. It will be available from mid-September, and Aldon will even be able to map your ignition advance for you from their West Midlands base Don't think it is out yet but takes vacuum and a feed from the dizzy. 10 storable curves and can switch between 2 in car without computer. Never going to be quite as accurate as a crank sensor but a lot easier to fit. And not the same as the 123 dizzys - the Aldon amethyst is fully re mappable . Personally I think I'll stick with the custom Scorcher with no vac advance mechanism. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Mon Dec 03, 2012 5:41 pm ] |
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Inner-resting...thanks...looking at the ignition needs for a 1930s engine curently using a magneto ...hmmmmm
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| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Tue Dec 04, 2012 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Yeah right. |
My opinion this would only be for those who don't mind spending Big on something that achieves sweet F all and just for the sake of being able to say they have one. Unless the rest of the engine really depends on a distributor of this sort. |
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| Author: | Moriarty [ Tue Dec 04, 2012 5:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Aldon Amethyst Programmable Distributor |
I don't get this bit: slide wrote: Aldon will even be able to map your ignition advance for you from their West Midlands base
Particularly because my car doesn't have an internet connection...yet 
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| Author: | Anto [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:13 pm ] |
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Hmm be pretty interested to try one of these out if I had some spare cash... especially since my current advance curve seems way out for the engine. Not sure which version to get though, given they reckon it would be better to run with a throttle position sensor on a dellorto carburettor instead of vacuum advance. All sounds a bit tricky to me... |
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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:29 pm ] |
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yeah sounds like a good thing slide,,, good spotting how much are they? |
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| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | How Much |
Sit Down. Actually they are not as bad as I thought Only 198 Pounds. |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Much |
Convertible Mini wrote: Sit Down.
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| Author: | smac [ Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:40 am ] |
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Just to dig up an old thread - anyone tried one of these yet? |
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