8n side distributor with electronic ignition (2024)

FAQs

Can you replace a distributor with electronic ignition? ›

When converting from points to electronic ignition, you've got two options. You can either convert your existing distributor, or you can install a new distributor. Advance Auto Parts offers kits that allow you to remove the old points components from inside your distributor and replace them with new ones.

Disadvantages of Electronic Ignition System

Vulnerability to Electrical Issues: Since the system relies heavily on electronic components, it may be more susceptible to electrical failures, such as short circuits or sensor malfunctions, which could impact engine performance.

There are several advantages of not having a distributor: No timing adjustments. No distributor cap and rotor. No moving parts to wear out.

A decent quality standard coil is all that's generally needed with electronic-triggered systems because the stable, consistent performance of these triggers maximises the sparking-power availability. Watch out here though - it's essential to use a coil suitable for your system.

With numerous options available, an electronic ignition conversion may be in your vintage car's future, along with crisper starting and reduced maintenance. You can retrofit your entire ignition system with the Pertronix Flame Thrower distributor, factory-style ignition wires,and the powerful Flame Thrower coil.

The lack of mechanical parts also means that the distributor is less prone to failure and can operate reliably in harsh environmental conditions. Overall, the fully electronic design makes it a superior choice compared to traditional mechanical ignition systems.

You don't gain HP so much as an EI allows the engine to run at the most efficient timing for the power setting. It really doesn't matter which EI you run because they all allow the timing to advance based on MAP and RPM.

In a distributorless ignition system, a discrete coil provides voltage to each spark plug. Your car's computer can then determine the precise moment to ignite each cylinder. In addition to providing greater control, this system also removes all moving mechanical components.

The presence of these ignition systems and lack of necessity for separate plug wires results in a more durable system, as well as a more cost-effective one. Better yet, COP ignition systems can prevent lean mixtures of fuel from misfiring, and mean that only a single cylinder misfires in the event of a faulty coil.

The FuelTech FTSPARK is an extremely high energy Capacitive Discharge Ignition (CDI) system designed to meet the highest spark requirements for racing. Developed for high horsepower combinations and tested proven on 5,000+ horsepower engines!

Does electronic ignition have a coil? ›

Electronic ignition modules as used by vehicle manufacturers replaced the points but not the coil, there will always be a coil needed to step up the 12v to the thousands of volts needed to ignite the fuel mixture.

Adjusting timing is also quite simple on a point ignition system and can be done with only a few basic hand tools. On the contrary, electronic ignition systems require almost no maintenance, but require additional troubleshooting steps and repair that may not always be practical in certain scenarios.

The Pertronix “Ignitor” has a typical configuration of a modern Hall Effect triggering system. There are two pieces—a small triggering module that replaces the points and condenser in the distributor via a small adapter plate, and a magnetic sleeve that slides over the lobes and sits under the rotor.

The ignition coil is a step-up transformer that raises the battery voltage to a high voltage that may reach about 25,000 volts. In some electronic systems, they might go as high up to 47,000 volts or higher. The high voltage causes sparks that jump the gaps at the spark plugs.

Adjusting timing is also quite simple on a point ignition system and can be done with only a few basic hand tools. On the contrary, electronic ignition systems require almost no maintenance, but require additional troubleshooting steps and repair that may not always be practical in certain scenarios.

Strip down (about 1 inch) the red wires away from the insulation and twist them to each other. Afterward, connect the ignition on/off wires to the already twisted battery wires. You'd observe that the lights on your dashboard are on, and electrical parts of your car would respond accordingly.

Each cylinder has their own ignition coil or in the case of 6 cylinder engines a bank of 3 waste spark ignition coils where each ignition coil fires 2 cylinders but not at once on distributorless ignition systems whereas an electronic ignition system which also consists of a distributor has a magnetic reluctor & a ...