Elec. Dizzy

ONLYA4 · petrol head Joined: 12 May 2003 Posts: 1114

Hey guys,

I have searched and read all the shit about elec. dizzy conversions and i basically have NO idea what any of it is about. Can anyone explain it in complete simple terms for me coz im a dumbass.

Winterheart · tinkerer Joined: 04 Dec 2002 Posts: 144

Essentially, an Electronic Ignition conversion gives you steady, reliable spark all the time, thereby resulting in an increase in power (albeit relatively small), smoothness and driveability. The stock ignition setup is points based, which degrades rapidly in terms of spark control and timing, thereby resulting in loss of power, smoothness etc etc. I'll try and post a more comprehensive answer after I've had some sleep. Cheers Smile

TF Jemini · tinkerer Joined: 11 Jul 2002 Posts: 66

how much can this sort of conversion set you back? and what components are invovled?

Racegem · backyard mechanic Joined: 30 Jan 2002 Posts: 987

Sam,
Give Jerry @ Ignition Torque a ring. Dissy's is all he does, and he's bloody good at it.
I've discussed with him using Bluebird Series II internals in a Gemini housing. This apparently gives more scope for future modifications and fine tuning.
He knows me as "Peter, the trailer man, who worked at autObarn". Smile

9720 6308.

Yonnee.

ONLYA4 · petrol head Joined: 12 May 2003 Posts: 1114

Thanks Yon, he's away till the 19th says his answering machine. What price did you get quoted?

Winterheart · tinkerer Joined: 04 Dec 2002 Posts: 144

I'm in the midst of trying to set one up, using an RB Gemini dizzy, XF Falcon Ignitor module, and a dedicated 12v coil. So far the costs have been:
4 RB Gemini\Holden Shuttle dizzies - $180
1x Complete XF Falcon Dizzy - $10
Coil - not purchased yet.

Once I source some more XF dizzy's, I'll be able to build 4 elec ignition's for a grand total of probably $250-$300, inclusive of coils as well.
Cheers Smile

ONLYA4 · petrol head Joined: 12 May 2003 Posts: 1114

Why are you building so many? How much would you want for one?

elky · petrol head Joined: 06 Oct 2001 Posts: 1149

jap spec g series electronic dizzys are the go if u can find them! just 2 wires no friggin around with boxes and shit.when i get them they usually got for $100-150. The rb dizzy's can b utilised in a g series but are notoriously bad for stuffing up, as witnessed in any wreckers with rb's, they nearly always have had the dizzy's removed.
cheers

Racegem · backyard mechanic Joined: 30 Jan 2002 Posts: 987

He quoted me around the $300 mark to do the conversion if I supplied the parts. Pinch-a-part stung me $50 for the Bluebird dissy and I already have a couple of spare Gemini ones. The advantage with doing it this way is the module is part of the dissy which makes it easier to hook up.