Ryan,
I recently replaced my original contact point ignition system with a Crane
3000 optical trigger system and a Crane high energy coil. The coil is the GM
HEI style mounted in a chrome bracket. I made an aluminum mounting plate and
mounted it in place of the original coil. It's a very neat installation. The
optical trigger is mounted within the original distributor. It depends what
is wrong with your distributor if this system will work for you. If there is
a problem with the mechanical advance or the shaft bushings this may not be
the answer. Now that I think about it, an optical trigger may not be
affected much by warn shaft bushings. I have some photos of the installation
that could be scanned and emailed to you. The upgrade was done just before
a frame off restoration started so I have only a few hundred miles on the
new system. Thus far it has worked great. There is no apparent boost in
performance but there is still a lot of engine work planned.
Rick Patton
75 Delft still in pieces
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>From: owner-6pack-digest@autox.team.net (6 Pack Digest)
>To: 6pack-digest@autox.team.net
>Subject: 6 Pack Digest V1 #131
>Date: Thu, Jul 20, 2000, 9:30 PM
>
>Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 15:20:31 -0700
>From: "Ryan Van Luchene" <2000man@eudoramail.com>
>Subject: electronic ignition
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>Hey guys,
>
>My distributor is in need of replacement, and my mechanic suggested that I
>replace it w/an electronic ignition system. I can't remember what brand he
>mentioned but said it would cost about $180.
>Do any of you have this installed in your car and do you recommend this
>type of system?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Ryan VAn Luchene
>'71 sapphire
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