karlak
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 08:52 AM |
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Non-Vac Pinto Distributor or Megajolt
As the title really. Having gone to twin Dellortos, I have lost my Vac advance for the Dizzy from the standard manifold.
So am looking for a Non-Vac Distributor, or a Megajolt setup for a Pinto ?
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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jacko
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 08:58 AM |
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quote:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=133344
Megajolt thing on here
[Edited on 5/4/10 by jacko]
Or try Ray Ward off here he may have one
[Edited on 5/4/10 by jacko]
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 09:18 AM |
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I'd say go for the Megajolt myself - gives you more flexibility on the tuning side and any engine mods you might want to do plus, there are
loads of people here with maps that may suit.
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Barksavon
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 09:30 AM |
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I'm in exactly the same position, was running a 16pinto with single dellorto 40, now fitted a 2.0l pinto with twin 40's. Ive had similar
advice from some of the guys on here re the megajolt and i'm really tempted to go for that but i'm booked on to rolling road in 3 weeks
and dont think i'll have time to get it fitted and set up for that. Ive had a look at the Bestek ignition system, cost £215 so i think about the
same as megajolt. Have a look at www.autosportslabs.net for a lot of info on megajolt, keep us updated
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karlak
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 09:32 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Barksavon
I'm in exactly the same position, was running a 16pinto with single dellorto 40, now fitted a 2.0l pinto with twin 40's. Ive had similar
advice from some of the guys on here re the megajolt and i'm really tempted to go for that but i'm booked on to rolling road in 3 weeks
and dont think i'll have time to get it fitted and set up for that. Ive had a look at the Bestek ignition system, cost £215 so i think about the
same as megajolt. Have a look at www.autosportslabs.net for a lot of info on megajolt, keep us updated
Yep, getting mine rolling roaded at the end of April. Not sure it is worth doing unless the advance timing is working ?
[Edited on 5/4/10 by karlak]
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 09:51 AM |
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I'd say you'd be better off delaying the rolling road session rather than rushing to fit the easy option.
I did a Megajolt conversion for someone with a Pinto and it cost around £140 all in (including all new wiring in the correct colours), MJ kit from
someone on here, trigger wheel, EDIS 4, coil pack and leads - the lot!!
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Barksavon
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 10:57 AM |
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Paul can you remeber who you got the mj kit from, and was it a solder it together yourself job or ready assembled unit...?
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 12:00 PM |
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Pretty sure it was Paulf on here, but not sure if he still does them. Worth a U2U anyway as Paul was extremely helpful when i did the MJ a couple of
years or so ago.
It was a self-assembly kit - nothing to worry about if you can use a soldering iron and follow the instructions. Was actually a pleasant way to spend
a couple of easy evenings assembling and testing it.
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pajsh
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 01:21 PM |
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I found the hardest part of fitting my megajolt was sorting a bracket for the TPS and VR (crank) sensors. The wiring was a piece of cake and took no
time at all.
I got mine from Rayward complete with loop but also had help from Paulf.
Don't forget to get you will need a laptop if you don't have one to programme it.
Well worth the effort in my opinion.
I used to be apathetic but now I just don't care.
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paulf
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 02:09 PM |
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U2u sent
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paulf
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 02:14 PM |
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Unfortunately I haven't done any for some time and the new versions use surface mount components which are much more difficult to solder due to
small size of parts.
I have considered producing my own Pcbs and offering a simplified version without all the auxiliary inputs etc as the majority of people dont require
them.The main thing against this is the fact that Edis parts are now getting rarer in scrapyards .
Paul.
quote:
Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
Pretty sure it was Paulf on here, but not sure if he still does them. Worth a U2U anyway as Paul was extremely helpful when i did the MJ a couple of
years or so ago.
It was a self-assembly kit - nothing to worry about if you can use a soldering iron and follow the instructions. Was actually a pleasant way to spend
a couple of easy evenings assembling and testing it.
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karlak
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| posted on 8/4/10 at 08:21 PM |
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So I think the Megajolt route is the way to go. Pretty comfortable with what is needed from reading posts on here and checking the net.
However, a little less sure on the trigger wheel. Did Ford ever produce a Pinto engine that had a trigger wheel fitted from factory - or a trigger
wheel that fit the Pinto crank pulle without any welding etc ?
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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