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[Boab]

I'm building a 1380 with SW5-07, lightened fly wheel, balanced crank and stg 3 head.
What distributor do I go for? Electronic points of course and would prefer an Aldon, but anyone got any info on this and what is the difference between the A and A+ vac and non vac?

DISTRIBUTOR 123 ELECTRONIC IGNITION NON VAC PRE-A+

Price £164.26 exc vat
£193.01 inc vat

For: Classic Mini
Part No. C-27H7770

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Description

The all new 123 Electronic distributor is now available at Minispares. Featuring 16 ready programmed switchable advanced curves built in as standard, a must for any mini with a worn distributor. Full instructions are included with the system.For any A series, Pre A Plus engines without vac unit. Dwell is microprocessor controlled, depending on coil current. Works with any standard or High Energy coil with a minimum 1 ohm resistance. Direct replacement for the Lucas distributor.Replacement cap is GDC123 and rotor arm is GRA123

[dklawson]

If you've made the decision to go with Aldon, why did you post the info on the 123?

I can't comment on the Aldon units w/ or w/o vacuum advance. The 123 is also available w/ & w/o vacuum advance.

Based on comments on this and other boards I frequent I think you'll find the 123 easy to work with if you can justify the cost. Regardless of which brand of dizzy you choose, if this is for a street car, I'd stay with the vacuum advance models for improved fuel economy. The vacuum advance won't hurt your performance.

[Dog]

I'm running a Aldon Yellow on my 1380

[Boab]

If you've made the decision to go with Aldon, why did you post the info on the 123?

I can't comment on the Aldon units w/ or w/o vacuum advance. The 123 is also available w/ & w/o vacuum advance.

Based on comments on this and other boards I frequent I think you'll find the 123 easy to work with if you can justify the cost. Regardless of which brand of dizzy you choose, if this is for a street car, I'd stay with the vacuum advance models for improved fuel economy. The vacuum advance won't hurt your performance.

Where did I say that???? I am asking if anyone had any experience of the 123, and yes, I think it is expensive.

Thanks Dog, I will go for this as well if it works.

[ginigwunkle]

an electronic aldon is nearly as much and it will need setting to your engine........maybe

the 123 is £200 but you get preset advances at a click a time which will save time money and at least 1 will more than likely siut your engine.....

[Dog]

Well I orgianlly went for the Aldon Yellow, and the electronic pack, but I've since got rid of the leccy stuff, and gone bck to points.

Never missed a beat when i was running the SW5...

[dklawson]

If you've made the decision to go with Aldon, why did you post the info on the 123?

Where did I say that???? I am asking if anyone had any experience of the 123, and yes, I think it is expensive.

Sorry to make an assumption but you did say " Electronic points of course and would prefer an Aldon " which lead me to believe that was your preference. The 123 is not an Aldon product. As stated above the 123 has 16 switch selectable pre-programmed advance curves. Short of using a dyno, you make an educated guess at which one to start with and drive the car to see if you like the particular curve. You try more aggressive curves until performance degrades and/or you hear detonation... then you go back a curve.

You also asked about A- vs A+ distributors. That decision is made for you by your engine. If you have an A-series block you need an A-series distributor. Likewise, A+ block = A+ distributor.

If you are happy with the basic performance of your distributor's advance curve, the least expensive option would be to fit an Ignitor module to your existing distributor. The Aldon and the 123 will both be aimed at improving performance and will cost at least twice as much.

Edited by dklawson, 06 April 2008 - 08:02 PM.

[Boab]

If you've made the decision to go with Aldon, why did you post the info on the 123?

Where did I say that???? I am asking if anyone had any experience of the 123, and yes, I think it is expensive.

Sorry to make an assumption but you did say " Electronic points of course and would prefer an Aldon " which lead me to believe that was your preference. The 123 is not an Aldon product. As stated above the 123 has 16 switch selectable pre-programmed advance curves. Short of using a dyno, you make an educated guess at which one to start with and drive the car to see if you like the particular curve. You try more aggressive curves until performance degrades and/or you hear detonation... then you go back a curve.

You also asked about A- vs A+ distributors. That decision is made for you by your engine. If you have an A-series block you need an A-series distributor. Likewise, A+ block = A+ distributor.

If you are happy with the basic performance of your distributor's advance curve, the least expensive option would be to fit an Ignitor module to your existing distributor. The Aldon and the 123 will both be aimed at improving performance and will cost at least twice as much.

Cheers for that. Need to find what block I have. Hmmm is that the 'A' stamped on the bottom of the block?????????? or is there another way of telling??

[Dog]

If it has ribs on the front, below the altenater area its a A+.

[Jordan18]

just winding if someone could help I'm looking for the size for the a series distributor clamp bolt size? i cannot find it anywhere. would like to know ASAP

 

thanks again,

Jordan

 

[Spider]

 

 

 

If you've made the decision to go with Aldon, why did you post the info on the 123?

Where did I say that???? I am asking if anyone had any experience of the 123, and yes, I think it is expensive.

 

Sorry to make an assumption but you did say " Electronic points of course and would prefer an Aldon " which lead me to believe that was your preference. The 123 is not an Aldon product. As stated above the 123 has 16 switch selectable pre-programmed advance curves. Short of using a dyno, you make an educated guess at which one to start with and drive the car to see if you like the particular curve. You try more aggressive curves until performance degrades and/or you hear detonation... then you go back a curve.

You also asked about A- vs A+ distributors. That decision is made for you by your engine. If you have an A-series block you need an A-series distributor. Likewise, A+ block = A+ distributor.

If you are happy with the basic performance of your distributor's advance curve, the least expensive option would be to fit an Ignitor module to your existing distributor. The Aldon and the 123 will both be aimed at improving performance and will cost at least twice as much.

 

Cheers for that. Need to find what block I have. Hmmm is that the 'A' stamped on the bottom of the block?????????? or is there another way of telling??

 

 

I don't usually nose in on these 'disturbances' but this one I've taken some exception to.

 

Perhaps trying a less 'in your face rude' approach might go a long way?

 

For what it's worth, I think you should apologise to dklawson.

 

<EDIT: Bhahahahaha,,,,, OK, the jioke's on me - it was just pointed out to me that this disturbance happen a few years back,,,,,, >

Edited by Moke Spider, 08 September 2016 - 09:56 AM.