What is best electronic ignition setup

[BigD]

I would like to swap out the current ignition system in my 74-1/2 MGB. Which electronic ignition is best? Looking for easy installation and reliability.

 

[DNK]

You didn't say how much you want to spend.
Can change the inside or change the while dizzy

 

[BigD]

I have not set a budget for the project. I have looked at some of the complete replacement units. I did not know that one could change the points out for electronic parts. Who makes these?

 

[DNK]

Ya got a couple of options
This
This
And This
to name just a couple

 

[davester]

DNK showed you the expensive options. If it was me, I'd send your distributor in to Jeff Schlemmer at https://www.advanceddistributors.com/services07_1.htm . You'll get the best possible product and a decent price too. I suggest that you email or call Jeff who will probably suggest installing a pertronix kit in lieu of the points. If you're going to all the trouble to switch to an electronic ignition, then you should have Jeff do a rebuild since the distributor bushing will likely need replacement and the springs and weights need replacement/recalibration to get a properly performing system. Why bother going electronic if your shaft is wobbling, your advance springs are all stretched out and your vacuum diaghragm is punctured?

 

[DrEntropy]

I'[m gonna stick me snoot in and suggest a dizzy with POINTS, rebuilt by Jeff.

...just a personal <span style="font-style: italic">point</span> of view. :wink:

 

[DNK]

Codger!

 

[Sarastro]

Crane XR700 is a good option, too.

I have the Crane on my Sprite and the 123Ignition on my Porsche. Both are good units. I like the 123Ignition a lot; no worries about misbehaving advance mechanisms.

I ordered the 123 from Europe, as the only US distributor charged $100 more.

 

[davester]

Right now there's a long thread going on at the MG Experience forum with exactly this topic and started by Jeff. You need to check it out.

 

[DNK]

Well, there you go.

 

[cvhs18472]

Mallory Unilite. 15 years still and going strong. No dwell flutter, no nothing. Ed

 

[DNK]

Ed - Was gonna post that but didn't want to confuse him. Have that presently in the 6

 

[PAUL161]

I'[m gonna stick me snoot in and suggest a dizzy with POINTS, rebuilt by Jeff.

...just a personal <span style="font-style: italic">point</span> of view. :wink:

Yup, Yup! That's what I had Jeff do and have never been sorry. I've had a new set of points in the tool bag for over 4 years now and never had to use them yet. PJ

 

[drooartz]

I'[m gonna stick me snoot in and suggest a dizzy with POINTS, rebuilt by Jeff.

...just a personal <span style="font-style: italic">point</span> of view. :wink:

I went this route with my Sprite (with the Hap-built hot street 1275). The B I just acquired has a Pertronic that will eventually be replaced with points. Mostly because I tend to like more period tech. I'm odd that way.

 

[DrEntropy]

Modernistic Contrarian!!

With points, there's a whole lot less dependence on <chips> some gizmo <chips> to break down <chips> at a most inopportune time <chips>. With points, you can keep a spare iggy set in the glovebox to replace <chips> a faulty <chips> ignition in minutes, for pennies. Not so much some whizz-bang <chips> smarty-box unit.

 

[DNK]

Fogie

 

[PAUL161]

<chips> Oh, I thought you meant these!

 

[DrEntropy]

Same thing, IMO. :smirk:

 

[DNK]

Fogie

 

[Mgcroadster]

Just an FYI for those considering 123Ignition. Remember the 123 Ignition manages the advance curve electronically. Gives four sets of four advance curves for a total of 16 selectable curves and has no springs or weights to wear out or stick. Additionally they have added a new fully programable version for those that wish to plot their own advance curves.