Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 10:51:28 +0100 From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: Saab 99 Electronic ignition recommendations?
In article <2lkrtlFdu9heU1nospamberlin.de>, grunffnospam.com says... > MeatballTurbo wrote: > > > Don't Maplin sell something similar as a parts kit these days? > > > > http://www.maplin.co.uk/products/module.asp?CartID=040714132810110 > > &moduleno=3162&Products=1 > > > > Velleman ignition AMP? > > Yes, I've actually made up a few of those, and used them successfully on > a variety of cars including my old Combi Coupe. > > But there's a fundamental difference between these and the Lumenition > products - with ignition amps what you do is use the existing points to > switch a transistor, which you then use to switch the coil. The > advantage is no points wear, faster switching time and better quality > spark. But it's not quite as good as doing away with the points > altogether, which is what Lumenition setups do. > > Oh yeah, knew the difference. just pointing out to Johan that they still exist, so if needed he could replace a burn't out one or add one to acar that needed it. -- The poster formerly known as Skodapilot. http://www.bouncing-czechs.com
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