Electronic ignitions....

[giraffeinbath]

Not so much a question of should I or shouldn't I......more of a what are the options?

I'm just after a list of whats out there so that I can roll off and search the forum with search terms for answers and opinions rather then repeating old threads, I'll start with the obvious:

1. Ignitor 1
2. Ignitor 2


Now over to you guys....

 

[Harlequin]

I have a Compufire unit in the bus 6+ years no probs 8)
& have pertronix I in the buggy

 

[uber cool]

Petronixs, cheapish to buy, easy to fit, then forget about it,

 

[K@rlos]

I think you need the flamethrower coil and ht leads with 2 don't you :?
As i say i think :lol:

 

[aogrady]

Hi!

I have a pertronix 1, fit and forget - but DON'T leave the ignition on, it will burn out the unit, think this is not the case with the number 2 one.

Mine works fine, but so did my points, but now i dont have to worry or bother checking anything. One less thing to worry about, though i do keep the spare points and condenser, just in case something goes wrong, it's not like it takes up any room, and you'd be gutted if something failed and you may have got home. Some folk keep a spare dizzy with everything set up, and it takes seconds to swap, so that may be a option? Along with a spare fan belt and some plug leads etc etc, always handy to keep spare bits - but that's another topic!

Cheers!

Alistair

 

[froggy]

I use Petronix 1 with standard bosch blue coil.
Dont bother with the flamethrower coil as for the money the bosch blue is as good as any other coil

 

[gninnam]

I think someone on here uses the 123 dizzy - not cheap, but supposed to be very good (so I have read etc and not related to the company in any way etc.......)

 

[Anonymous]

I use a 123, which is a complete unit of dissy with ignition, and optionally comes with an electronic vacuum unit. It has multiple advance curves, and is not susceptible to burning out if you leave the ignition switched on.
Once I had found the best curve, it has been brilliant

 

[popcorn balls]

what about a dizzyless crank fired set up? they look interesting

 

[giraffeinbath]

I use a 123, which is a complete unit of dissy with ignition, and optionally comes with an electronic vacuum unit. It has multiple advance curves, and is not susceptible to burning out if you leave the ignition switched on.
Once I had found the best curve, it has been brilliant

Better then an Ignitor II Billet Dizzy?

 

[birchyman]

id carry spare points and condensor if you use pertronix
you get no warning when they fail .its not like it runs lumpy they just stop
mine lasted 18 months

 

[Anonymous]

I use a 123, which is a complete unit of dissy with ignition, and optionally comes with an electronic vacuum unit. It has multiple advance curves, and is not susceptible to burning out if you leave the ignition switched on.
Once I had found the best curve, it has been brilliant

Better then an Ignitor II Billet Dizzy?

I'm not sure, I haven't tried one, but it does have the vacuum advance

 

[matt-me]

A5H what setting did you settle on in the end? I have just installed one and due to lack of time have it running on 0 setting (as it came). Is running ok but could be better, slightly hesitant when accelerating.

What differences did you experience on the different settings you tried? I have the vac model, 1600 sp and twin ICT's for info.

Thanks

Al

 

[Anonymous]

I'm running on setting 6 at the moment, which seemed to give the smoothest acceleration with no flatspots, although there was little between them to be honest.
I have since changed the idle jet on the carbs (Dell 36's) and added an anti-pulse valve, so intend to experiment some more

 

[speedwell68]

I use a Velleman Ignition Amplifier. It retains the original points, but they become a low tension switch. As the points are only now switching a minimal current they last indefinitely. If the unit should fail you only have to move two connections and you are running a stock setup again. I have had it on for a little while no and the van performs much better, it is much smoother, starts easier and the MPG has improved slightly on short trips. You can get a Velleman from Maplins...

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=3162&C=SO&U=strat15" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[gninnam]

The Velleman product looks interesting, but does it make the ignition need less maintenance compared to the other options?
If so, then a bargain

 

[speedwell68]

The Velleman product looks interesting, but does it make the ignition need less maintenance compared to the other options?
If so, then a bargain

From what I have been led to believe, then yes. I have been recommended this system by others that have been using the system for years on various different makes of cars, by all accounts the electrodes of the points will not wear and if the cam lobes of the dissy and the wick in the dissy shaft are lubricated properly then there will be no wear on the heel of the points either. Also the Velleman does not suffer the same issues as the Pertronix, i.e the unit burning out if the ignition is left on or it is accidental wired incorrectly. If it does break down then Maplins sell repair components for pence. Another advantage with the Velleman is that it can be modified to work on a 6 volt car, there is instructions on Velleman's website on how to do this.

 

[gninnam]

From what I have been led to believe, then yes. I have been recommended this system by others that have been using the system for years on various different makes of cars, by all accounts the electrodes of the points will not wear and if the cam lobes of the dissy and the wick in the dissy shaft are lubricated properly then there will be no wear on the heel of the points either. Also the Velleman does not suffer the same issues as the Pertronix, i.e the unit burning out if the ignition is left on or it is accidental wired incorrectly. If it does break down then Maplins sell repair components for pence. Another advantage with the Velleman is that it can be modified to work on a 6 volt car, there is instructions on Velleman's website on how to do this.

Thanks for the reply - looks like I will be looking at one of these units then (cheap to buy) once I get the bus on the road
Last question, where is yours mounted and is it in a box of any sort - plus set up for anti-vibration :?:

Cheers.

 

[speedwell68]

From what I have been led to believe, then yes. I have been recommended this system by others that have been using the system for years on various different makes of cars, by all accounts the electrodes of the points will not wear and if the cam lobes of the dissy and the wick in the dissy shaft are lubricated properly then there will be no wear on the heel of the points either. Also the Velleman does not suffer the same issues as the Pertronix, i.e the unit burning out if the ignition is left on or it is accidental wired incorrectly. If it does break down then Maplins sell repair components for pence. Another advantage with the Velleman is that it can be modified to work on a 6 volt car, there is instructions on Velleman's website on how to do this.

Thanks for the reply - looks like I will be looking at one of these units then (cheap to buy) once I get the bus on the road
Last question, where is yours mounted and is it in a box of any sort - plus set up for anti-vibration :?:

Cheers.

Mine is mounted in a airtight lockable box I got for 99p in Morrisons and mounted on the spare wheel well in the engine bay. We drilled a hole in the side for it's wiring loom to pass through and two holes in the lid so the heatsink can be mounted externally. I'll post up some pics in tomorrow when I get home from work.

 

[gninnam]

Mine is mounted in a airtight lockable box I got for 99p in Morrisons and mounted on the spare wheel well in the engine bay. We drilled a hole in the side for it's wiring loom to pass through and two holes in the lid so the heatsink can be mounted externally. I'll post up some pics in tomorrow when I get home from work.

Thanks again.