RTB Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I have 3 single point distributors and 1 matchbox and I want to keep one and sell the rest. Which is the best kind of distributor? I heard that single point gives the most power. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Rubbish!!! Points need to be maintained as there are mechanical moving and rubbing parts, not to mention an electric arc that pits and erodes the contacts. As the points wear down the timing constantly changes. They need to be cleaned, filed, re gaped or replaced regularly. Coil output is limited by how much current the points can handle. The EI (matchbox or remote igniter) type dizzy eliminates the points entirely and uses a magnetic trigger pulse and solid state electronic circuit to fire the coil. Because of the huge power handling capability, a special high current coil can safely be used which has much higher output voltages. Once an EI dizzy is set up you can forget ever setting the timing again. Rotor and cap will still need to be replaced but forget the tedious removal and installing points. The engine will start easier and run better with the added spark. 1 Quote Link to comment
RTB Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Looks like I am keeping the matchbox then. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 The single point dizzys can be converted to a pertronix and use the stock resisitor and stock coil. why sell the dizzys your not going to get much out of them andkeep a spare.(for trouble shooting) even matchboxes the bushings were out. Quote Link to comment
RTB Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Tom Neely has a brand new Z22 crank I need for my engine build and one of the things he is looking for is single point distributors. I've found several so I can bring down the price of the crank to a reasonable amount or if I find enough maybe I will be able to do a straight across trade. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I would l o v e a Z22E crank. Quote Link to comment
dr.feltersnatch Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I have had those conversations too. People always tell me they like points because they can work on them on the side of the road. And I always reply the same, with electronic you wont have to work on it on the side of the road. 2 Quote Link to comment
RTB Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I would l o v e a Z22E crank.Lol well I have dibs on one of his. I think he has a used one as well. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Has to be from 200sx. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Nah, its brand new, never been installed in a 200SX. Used one could be from an import motor. Quote Link to comment
RTB Posted March 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 He bought a bunch from Nissan. I'll probably be getting it by the middle of next week. I'll post pictures so you guys can drool over it :P Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 What's wrong with your current crank? Already ground to the limit? 1 Quote Link to comment
RTB Posted March 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 No all my cranks are standard l20 cranks that are almost brand new. I am building a stroker engine. Quote Link to comment
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