Re: [Spits] [Spit] Electronic Ignition System for Spitfire MK 3, 1970

[Doug Braun]

I think it is sort of dubious to add an expensive
electronic ignition in attempt to fix a poorly-running
engine, without first proving that the distributor is
the cause of the problem.  With the number of miles
put on most Spits, the points and condenser should not
need attention for several years, so the reduced
maintenance of an electronic ignition does not really
matter much.

That said, if I decided to get one, it would be the
Pertronix.  I would avoid anything that required an
extra box and wires- more things to go wrong.

Doug Braun
'72 Spit


--- Paul-Ernest Lo?=vesque
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Can someone comment on the value of installing an
 Electronic Ignition System, and also where to buy
 one I see at Victoria British one is a Crane Cams
 XR3000 for $189.95 and Ingnitor Delco at $109.95.
 Spitbit sell Crane at $149.50. The last one seems to
 be less expensive. But I do not know the difference
 between them.
 
 But still I am wandering if it worth it to buy, I
 mean return benefit on better running an engine.
 
 Paul-Ernest
 
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Re: [Spits] [Spit] Electronic Ignition System for Spitfire MK 3, 1970

[Doug Braun]

Was your car clearly running badly before you
upgraded,
or are you saying that switching from a good points
ignition to an electronic one gave you such a big
improvement?

Doug


--- Bill Miller (LBCs) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Though I have several spits, my experience with the
 electronic ignition was
 with my MGB.  I recently put an electronic ignition
 system on my daily
 driver MGB.
 
 I purchase the Moss Petronix unit (with the
 distributor) and a matched coil
 from Ed at Just Brits.  I'm thinking it was around
 ~$220 or so.  I cannot be
 happier.  The car runs much much better and the
 mileage increased nearly 30%
 It was a very simple change (took all of 15 minutes)
 and I could not be
 happier.
 
 Now I am not sure which of the items caused all the
 improvements (electronic
 ignition, distributor, or coil) or if it was
 combination of all three.  It
 has made the car a joy to drive again.
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