Electronic ignition for a 2.6L Series 3

[Phoenix]

Ok, I had electronic ignition in my holden motor before I took it out, and it made a big difference.

So i was looking at doing the same with the 2.6 now that it is back in.

I've seen a couple of options out there.

there is the petronics ignightor, which is relatively cheap, and retains the original appearance.
Pertronix Performance Products (http://www.pertronix.com/) . this would be the LU-162A for the Lucas 25D6 distributor

there is also the replacement dizzys, which are tidy, and very nice, but expensive and I don't know what they are like for parts replacements.
this is one such unit 123ignition electronic ignition systems for classic cars (http://www.123ignition.nl/brand/Land+Rover.html)

so, thoughts, options, prices ??

Richard

[Jimmy]

Ok, I had electronic ignition in my holden motor before I took it out, and it made a big difference.

So i was looking at doing the same with the 2.6 now that it is back in.

I've seen a couple of options out there.

there is the petronics ignightor, which is relatively cheap, and retains the original appearance.
Pertronix Performance Products (http://www.pertronix.com/) . this would be the LU-162A for the Lucas 25D6 distributor

there is also the replacement dizzys, which are tidy, and very nice, but expensive and I don't know what they are like for parts replacements.
this is one such unit 123ignition electronic ignition systems for classic cars (http://www.123ignition.nl/brand/Land+Rover.html)

so, thoughts, options, prices ??

Richard

Sorry this is not an answer, but What kind of a difference did the electronic ignition make to the holden motor?

Jim

[Phoenix]

much stronger spark, better power and economy. Smoother running, easier ignition etc etc. In the case of my holden red, it was a blue motor coil and dizzy that I installed.

[Phoenix]

any ideas anybody?

I'm erring towards the petronics at the moment, but probably out of the US. US $60-80 vs $250 aud at the only place i've found that sells tem.

[BigJon]

Who did you find that sells them? I know there is a place in Adelaide that lists them on their website.

www.derek.com.au (http://www.derek.com.au)

[Phoenix]

only a couple of places in aus, that was one of them. he gave me a price on a coil and replacement dizzy at $395, but that's too mcuh for me, I just want the kit!

Waiting on a price.

From google searches it's likely to be cheaper ex US. about $80 USD from most places over teh pond so far. plus freight. if the AUD/USD was better it wouldn't be so close, but depending on price, derek may have my business

[Phoenix]

foud a place in aus with online prices, ET Performance Web Catalogue (http://www.etperformance.com.au/webcatalogue/search.htm?cat_files/page118.htm)

$300, i'll buy from the US for less thankyou very much!!

[Phoenix]

ok, from derek.com.au it's $320 for the replacement dizzy (which has the better ignighter 2 system), and $220 for the suitable kit. US is still looking a lot cheaper!

edit: I just got a quote from ontrack 4x4, $230 delivered to tassie. and they aren't trying to sell me the mroe expensive one, jsut priced what I asked ;)

[foz.in.oz]

I used to run a Lumenition optronic kit on my 2.6 SIII. Kept the standard distributor but changed the points plate for an optical pick up. Had a little black box that I mounted on the bulkhead. The set up was quite discrete and kept the original appearance. Improved starting no end and would run as smooth as silk. It was harder to stall than the TD5!! I can't remember where I got it but it was around $200 dollars. I beleive you may be able to get them through Repco and the like.

Edit - Just has a look on the web. Price has gone up a bit $473 inc GST + $20 - $30 for fitting kit

[LOVEMYRANGIE]

Ok, I had electronic ignition in my holden motor before I took it out, and it made a big difference.

So i was looking at doing the same with the 2.6 now that it is back in.

I've seen a couple of options out there.

there is the petronics ignightor, which is relatively cheap, and retains the original appearance.
Pertronix Performance Products (http://www.pertronix.com/) . this would be the LU-162A for the Lucas 25D6 distributor

there is also the replacement dizzys, which are tidy, and very nice, but expensive and I don't know what they are like for parts replacements.
this is one such unit 123ignition electronic ignition systems for classic cars (http://www.123ignition.nl/brand/Land+Rover.html)

so, thoughts, options, prices ??

Richard

Look at the Mallory (http://www.malloryperformance.com/ProductsMinorListByMajorID.aspx'majID=534&selection=3) and MSD (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/www.msdignition.com) range. Many different options but the best would be the MSD.
Adapts to your existing setup.

[lokka]

Have a look at the crane fire ball stuff its what ive been using for about 2years now and its great comes with an optical trigger and chopper disc for in the dizzy to replace the points has its own controller which i water proofed with liquid elec tape this thing hasent missed a beat in the 2 years and im about to fit it to a new engin i also run a MSD blaster coil with it and power the coil via a 30amp relay which is swiched on via the original coil wire the MSD coil is the bottle type and can be run at full battery voltage of about 14V and gives off a spark that allmost killed me was the worst boot from a car ive ever had

[Phoenix]

Ok, I recieved my Pertronix kit from Ontrack Automotive (great guys, very helpfull) this morning. It's installed in 20 mins by a bloke who is afraid of dizzys :lol2:

A report tomorrow on the difference. thus far idle is smoother and it sounds a bit smoother.

[Phoenix]

ok, an update, my dizzy is dead :lol2:

No, not the kit, that is fine, but i'm looking at a replacent electronic dizzy instead of a standard one, depends on how the price looks ;)