Ordered my Pertronix ignition system for the SII today from Jim per Quentin Morris instructions. $10 off TE/AE members. Look forward in the easy installation as I will let all listers know the results. Brent Kasl SIIAlpine,MK1 Imp
Morris, Quentin J wrote:
> All,
> After following the on-line discussion of the Pertronix ignition system, I did some research on the web. I contacted them via their site and received a call back after some three weeks, but the rep offered the system to me for $69, i.e. $10 off the list price. Feedback from users, especially daily drivers, was unanimous...a great investment for savings in fuel economy and time. Plus, it is totally contained under the distributor cap.
> The rep that assisted me, Jim, can be reached (at) 800.685.1492.
> "Q"
>
> > ----------
> > From: Jarrid Gross[SMTP:JGross(at)econolite.com]
> > Reply To: Jarrid Gross
> > Sent: Monday, July 12, 1999 4:11 PM
> > To: 'jumpin'jan'; 'kasl'
> > Cc: 'Alpines'
> > Subject: RE: Electronic Ignition
> >
> >
> > >Brent,
> > > It seems to me the way to go is the Pertronics kit which sells about
> > >$80.00. At the Cincinnati British car meet, this past weekend, I was
> > >talking to Mark Weber (owner and driver of a fine looking MGB
> > >E-production race car, #19X) about his digital ignition system that he
> > >said costs about $200-$300 and its operating principle is very simular
> > >to todays computer controlled system. It uses a crank position sensor
> > >that fires a two coil system. No moving parts except for the shaft
> > >encoder disk that can fit on the crank pully (looks about to be 8 inch
> > >diameter, thin disk). Anyone know of vendors to buy these things from,
> > >forward the info to me and I'll post it on sunbeamalpine.org
> > >Jan
> >
> >
> > The system to which you speak is most likely the electromotive Tech3.
> >
> > It is laptop programable, and allows you to set your own curve.
> >
> > Few racing orgs will allow its use, except for contemporary racing.
> >
> > This system is overkill for most ignition needs, but van be handy
> > to dial in all the ignition based improvements you can get.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have a friend who distributes for electromotive.
> >
> > His name is Lance Nist (949) 250-1797.
> >
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