ashaughnessy Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 I've got the old Lucas electronic ignition, the one with the rotor arm with four skirts that Roger King often castigates. What would people recommend as being the best ignition system for a crossflow (on a budget, let's say £150 max). Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Have a look at this Peterid=teal> 253 BHP K-seriesteeth.gif, no gearboxbum.gifid=red> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashaughnessy Posted June 17, 2002 Author Share Posted June 17, 2002 Thanks for searching Peter. It didn't occur to me to look up the answer in the archives. Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Go for the Aldon Ignitor. Contact Aldon on 01384 572553 and get a LOT of change from £150. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashaughnessy Posted June 17, 2002 Author Share Posted June 17, 2002 Just looking at Aldon's web site for info about the Ignitor. It says the temperature range is 50F to 300F. 50F isn't very low. Has anyone ever had cold starting problems with this in winter? Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 I've driven in -2'C before now with no problem from the ignition (traction maybe, ignition no). I have the standard Ignitor system a supplied by Caterham in 1995. Cheers, Graham Low tech luddite - xflow and proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reay Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Got an Ignitor on my X Flow. It really is a fit and forget. Used the car throughout the winter and didn't suffer starting issue. I also fitted the Aldon Flame Thrower coil at the same time. What I have noticed is better hot starting. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmandsd Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Can't go wrong with competition lumenition optronic set up using modified bosch dizzy from a breakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 I have used Ignitors, both Aldon and Pertronix on rally cars in all conditions for years and never had any problems. I use one on an Imp engined car that revs cleanly to 10500rpm and have uesd it on some really cold days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coose Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 I've got a Lumenition Magnetronic pickup in my Piper Magnum distributor and as someone said about the Aldon igniters, you just set it and leave it! I check the timing every so often and it never moves! It's very simple but yet very effective.... It would maybe benefit from a better coil, or a Fireblade engine.... Cooooooooose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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