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| Options for converting L-series engine to Electronic Ignition include: | Options for converting L-series engine to Electronic Ignition include: | ||
| - | Option 1: Buy a single-point distributor, swap it in, convert to Pertronix. Cost $70 + cost of the distributor. | + | * Option 1: Buy a single-point distributor, swap it in, convert to [[Pertronix]]. Cost $70 + cost of the distributor. |
| - | Option 2: Good for DIY person in USA: Buy a matchbox distributor, swap it in. It can use the stock coil you already have. Cost $30 from pick-n-pull. From 1979 Datsun 620, 1980 Datsun 720, 1979 Datsun 510 or 1979 Datsun 200SX (any with L20B engine). Be sure to get the matching pedestal, which does not come with a new distributor. And is different from the L16 pedestal. | + | * Option 2: Good for DIY person in USA: Buy a Datsun [[matchbox]] distributor, swap it in. It can use the stock coil you already have. Cost $30 from pick-n-pull. From 1979 Datsun 620, 1980 Datsun 720, 1979 Datsun 510 or 1979 Datsun 200SX (any with L20B engine). Be sure to get the matching pedestal, which does not come with a new distributor. And is different from the L16 pedestal. |
| - | Option 3: Good for tinkerer/racer/tuner: Install [http://www.autosportlabs.com/product-category/megajolt-ignition MegaJolt/E], it's a distributorless system with multi-coil pack. Cost about $300. | + | * Option 3: Good for tinkerer/racer/tuner: Install [http://www.autosportlabs.com/product-category/megajolt-ignition MegaJolt/E], it's a distributorless system with multi-coil pack. Cost about $300. |
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| + | * Option 4: Good for Aussies. Install [[Bluebird EI]] | ||
| [[Pedestals]]: | [[Pedestals]]: | ||
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| [[Category:Engine Electrical System]] | [[Category:Engine Electrical System]] | ||
| - | [[Category:Ignition Modifications]] | + | [[Category:Ignition Modifications]]{{End}} |
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Options for converting L-series engine to Electronic Ignition include:
- Option 1: Buy a single-point distributor, swap it in, convert to Pertronix. Cost $70 + cost of the distributor.
- Option 2: Good for DIY person in USA: Buy a Datsun matchbox distributor, swap it in. It can use the stock coil you already have. Cost $30 from pick-n-pull. From 1979 Datsun 620, 1980 Datsun 720, 1979 Datsun 510 or 1979 Datsun 200SX (any with L20B engine). Be sure to get the matching pedestal, which does not come with a new distributor. And is different from the L16 pedestal.
- Option 3: Good for tinkerer/racer/tuner: Install MegaJolt/E, it's a distributorless system with multi-coil pack. Cost about $300.
- Option 4: Good for Aussies. Install Bluebird EI
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