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Lotus Europa Forums => Classifieds Forums => FS/WTB: Europa Parts and Stuff => Topic started by: literarymadness on Monday,March 18, 2019, 03:14:12 PM
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Pertronix III 45D style non-vac advance distributor 12v negative side exit (#D71190509) with Flame Thrower III coil. Only used for a couple hundred miles. I decided I wanted something programmable, so I replaced it with a 123 Ignitions Bluetooth.
$200 plus shipping (whatever the stock rate is to your Zip)
Wesley
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As the snooty French knight says in the Holy Grail; "No thanks... I've already got one." BUT!!! I am curious about your thought process. Why are you swapping?
Tom
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I actually went for a more expensive one that does more. The 123 ignition distributor is Bluetooth so I can control everything from an app on my android phone. I can set up to six points of advance (I only use 4). My static timing is set at 12 degrees advance and after experimenting I have the 123 set at 7.5 degrees at 1500 rpm (19.5 total advance), 17 degrees at 3000 (31 total), 21 degrees at 5000 rpm (33 total), and 27 degrees at 8000 rpm (I actually have the 123 rev limiter set at 7000 so max is 36 degrees). I can store multiple curves and adjust the timing advance in real time while driving (up or down one degree). I' m running a hot street cam (268 duration and .381 lift). The problem with the Pertronix is it is one size fits all. But I have to admit the Pertronix III gave me good numbers and definitely is better than the Pertronix II.
Wesley
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Very cool. Way beyond my needs at this point. Besides the hot cam, what else have you done that lets you feel comfortable reving to 8000 rpm?
Tom
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8000 rpm is the limit of the 123 Ignition curve and you have to set a value there so I put one in. But my rev limiter is set to kick in at 7000 rpm (it is a soft limiter by the way), so I will never see that 8000 rpm. I wanted a steady climb from 5000 rpm up to limit, so this way there was no need to program another point in the curve at 7000 rpm. I was told from a earlier previous owner that he put in high compression pistons, but I haven't gotten around to verifying it yet. I also have headers. I am getting about 30 hp above stock at the wheel, so I guessing it is probably true. Aluminum flywheel should be in by the weekend. I'm pretty stoked.
Wesley
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I wouldn’t go anywhere near 8K unless you have a steel crank and valve springs meant for that type of use. Just sayin......
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PM sent.
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Aluminum flywheel should be in by the weekend. I'm pretty stoked.
Wesley
I will be very interested to hear your thoughts on the aluminium flywheel once fitted and running.