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How easy is it to convert a point type distributor to an electronically controlled ignition. If anyone's done it recently, I just want to know basic procedure, general cost, and what brand equipment is most reccommended. Thanks.
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I used the Mallory unilite conversion on my old Studebaker. Quite simple, about an hour if you're blind, and ran soooooooooooooo much better. it was about $107 from Summit back in '94The bastardification of Third & Fourth gen cars. -
Ok, the the studie was easy to do. Any ideas on the camaro? All it entails is removal of coil and distributor and replacing with ignition control and coil packs, or am I confused?<a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/771259\" target=\"_blank\">www.cardomain.com/memberpage/771259</a><br />\'02 3.8 a4<br />Mods: Nothing worth mentioning yet, but I have plans for it.<br /><br />\"Every time a Honda dies, a Chevy gets its wings.\"Comment
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edit: http://www.centuryperformance.com/ma...Conv_PN501.pdf
installation instructions for gm points to unilite conversion. Again, this was a VERY significant performance & cost effective mod.
[ August 01, 2004, 01:10 PM: Message edited by: 3.4 [deployed] ]The bastardification of Third & Fourth gen cars.Comment
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I just got around to being able to afford the conversion kit and I noticed something... I went to the site about the 501 kit exhibited in the link above, and it said it's for v8's. Any conversion kits y'all know about for the 3.1? Thanks<a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/771259\" target=\"_blank\">www.cardomain.com/memberpage/771259</a><br />\'02 3.8 a4<br />Mods: Nothing worth mentioning yet, but I have plans for it.<br /><br />\"Every time a Honda dies, a Chevy gets its wings.\"Comment
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on the mallory catalog, pdf file from their site:
Unilite conversions
Available for all popular 12-volt negative ground
domestic cars and trucks
— Mallory 4, 6, and 8 cylinder Point Type Automotive,
Industrial, and Marine Distributors – Mechanical
Advance only
6 Mallory All YL, HP, 25 & 26 Series Even Fire with Stack Style Caps 560
6 Mallory All YL, HP, 25 & 26 Series Even Fire with Mini Bowl 561
maybe shoot them an e-mail & see if it'll work
edit:link http://go.mrgasket.com/pdf/MALLORY.pdf
[ November 19, 2004, 12:12 AM: Message edited by: 3.8 nate ]Jim Carrey looks like meComment
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I'm confused. I thought 3.8 Nate and 3.4(deployed) were the same person.
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he DID say he was swapping, didn't he?<a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/771259\" target=\"_blank\">www.cardomain.com/memberpage/771259</a><br />\'02 3.8 a4<br />Mods: Nothing worth mentioning yet, but I have plans for it.<br /><br />\"Every time a Honda dies, a Chevy gets its wings.\"Comment
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3.4 [deployed] & 3.4 slow to go are into their 4th week of a 48hr suspension. I'm here to to speak for them until the 48hrs are up.Jim Carrey looks like meComment
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Ok, that explains it. Nate, thanks for the feedback.Comment
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I emailed the guys at Mallory about a conversion kit.... here's what they said:
"Sorry but we do not offer a comveresion for this distributor but do offer a complete Unilite distributor P/N 4769201. The recommended coil would be a P/N 30440 and a ballast resistor P/N 700 to complete the system."
What do you guys think<a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/771259\" target=\"_blank\">www.cardomain.com/memberpage/771259</a><br />\'02 3.8 a4<br />Mods: Nothing worth mentioning yet, but I have plans for it.<br /><br />\"Every time a Honda dies, a Chevy gets its wings.\"Comment
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