Peter R Shaw Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 I have just had my super 7 sprint 1700 xflow put on a rolling road.....The guy at Redline said it would benefit from electronic ignition.Any ideas as to which make etc. Road7runner S7S.1.7 X flo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan L Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 The Lucas Competition System is the general recommendation I believe. But if you have plenty of cash to spare one of the 3D ignition systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 Peter, If you opt for the Lucas competition ignition pack (which you just fit and forget, instead of the more expensive 3D and programmable systems) you have to buy the complete set-up, which comprises of the amplifier (black) box, special high performance coil, the magnetronic distributor complete with cap and the leads between the black box,coil and distributor. Burtons will sell you a complete kit, for somewhere in the region of £200 - 250. Mine has been very reliable except that the engine died recently and I could not find the fault until i talked to the guy who makes these up for Lucas. It is essential to use a Lucas DRB192 rotor arm. The Intermotor part my system came with looked as new when it failed, but was the cause of my stoppage and simply was not up to the job. Also If you fit the System yourself it is absolutely essential to ensure the black box is well earthed because if it isn't, it will ruin the amplifier instantly. i have double earthed mine to the chassis. Also note that on a Xflow two of the connections coming from the amplifier are redundant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taran Las Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 I'm sure Roger King will still supply Lucas competition ignition - (For a while). Philip. D. Owen Membership No. 3976 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert green Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 Is yours a std super sprint? What bhp did it produce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R Shaw Posted July 2, 2003 Author Share Posted July 2, 2003 it was between 160 to 170 at the wheels...I was pleased with that but it was a bit scary sat on the rear of it as the guy was pushing up to 125+ mph 😳 😬 Road7runner S7S.1.7 X flo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R Shaw Posted July 2, 2003 Author Share Posted July 2, 2003 Robert I am not sure what a standard super sprint is ....mine is fairly high spec from what i understand of the spec shet i got with the car .I can let you know later what its made of if you are interested Road7runner S7S.1.7 X flo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Haighton Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 How about an Aldon Ignitor? - as fitted by Caterham to mid-90s xflows. Buy direct from Aldon Automotive. Cost about £70. Fits under the cap of Lucas type dizzies. Simple 2 wire fixing. Fit, set and forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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