123 ignition

[gingerjimi]

Hi, does anyone recommend a 123 ignition distributor for the X180 NA? i'm thinking of getting a USB one like this https://www.123ignition.de/123-ignition-en/ignition-distributor-lotus-esprit-s1-s2-s3-usb.aspx 

Also, mine has the constant energy system if that makes a difference?

Thanks

 

James

[CarBuff]

No personal experience, but Barry Spencer, the well-known Esprit expert on the west coast of the USA likes them (as do some other owners).

http://www.spencersmotorsports.com/

 

 

Barry did a Group Buy of the 123 dizzies s a few months ago, and set them to his 'best specifications' for whatever Esprit/Jensen they were destined for.

[gingerjimi]

Hey, yeah i've seen his post and it's why i'm asking about them. He knows his stuff and he definitely likes them. I was just trying to see if anyone had a personal experience of them to persuade me to fork out the money. 😛 

 

Cheers for the reply

[jcslocum]

I have 3 of them, 1 is in my 1984 Turbo. Definitely a good piece for my USA car that has shitty timing and lots of emissions junk. I got the car with the top end of the  engine apart after a timing belt failure. Almost all of the emissions stuff had been cut out over time, so once together it would run just OK. The 123 lets you plot your own advance curve and if you want to back down timing when on the boost, that is easily programmable as well. A very easy install and I love it. 

I have one  in my 1966 Porsche and my 1972 Alfa GTV too. 

The bluetooth model allows you to lock out the ignition as an inti theft device. I have that on the porsche.

[gingerjimi]

Hi Jon, Thanks for the reply. I think i might buy one and fit it next winter. It seems it makes it more reliable. Have you had any problems with the bluetooth one? I can just imagine setting the immobiliser and then the bluetooth not working or i lose my phone or something... yikes

You have a nice collection of cars