Bob, I second your query. I similary would like to know as my 76 has electronic
ignition, but it's old and is it worth replacing - I plan on getting some more
bhp in the future without major mods (twin SU or similar, street cam and freer
flowing exhaust). Does a Crane or Pertronix really do anything for us and also
would a new coil also help with a higher voltage spark. I do have all the other
parts replaced already (plugs, leads, rotor & cap) and as it's a 76 I do have
the 9:1 compression ratio.
Alan
Original Message:
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From: Bollinger, Bob D. (BODB) BODB@chevron.com
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 08:57:49 -0700
Subject: Electrical Tune Up & Electronic Ignition
I have a '79 Spit and am slowly doing little things to try to boost
performance. I've seen a recent post by a lister who did kind of an
electrical tune up. My question is what should I replace/upgrade since I
know nothing has been done in a long time on the car: plugs, ignition
wires, coil, and "stuff" in the distributor (this is where I'm really
fuzzy)??
How about electronic ignition? In the recent issue of Spitfire Magazine
there was a recommendation to upgrade to electronic ignition. When I look
at the car's specs in the Haynes manual it looks to me like it says I
already have "pointless electronic ignition" or something like that (I don't
have the manual in front of me). Would getting one of those Crane
electronic ignition kits be an upgrade or something different from what's in
the car now.
Thanks for any insights for this electrical system challenged Spitster.
Bob Bollinger
'79 Spitfire
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