scoop
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| posted on 31/8/07 at 07:35 AM |
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Pinto users joy?
I posted a question about Bestek ignition systems a couple of days ago and no one seemed to have used any of their kit so i contacted them.
The owner is a guy called John Best and he tells me they have been is business for 18 years.
Now here is the good bit; they have just finished a prototype Pinto dizzy which contains all the electronics for 16, yes 16, preset ignition maps
which you use an external switch to change. It will work with any coil and he is finlising it and working out a price soon.
Their stuff can be found on Ebay as well.
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2b_pablo
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| posted on 31/8/07 at 07:36 AM |
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I saw your thread and I have the bestek system but Ive nothing to compare it to so couldnt really offer any advice.
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scoop
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| posted on 31/8/07 at 07:54 AM |
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But do you think its any good or given you any troubles?
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2b_pablo
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| posted on 31/8/07 at 07:58 AM |
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was with the car when I bought it, cant say its given me a single problem.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 31/8/07 at 09:12 AM |
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This system here looks similar / the same to what you are talking about.
http://www.123ignition.nl/index.php
Different country / different name / same product ?
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DarrenW
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| posted on 31/8/07 at 10:51 AM |
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Ive never heard bad reports ref Bestek. i cant imagine its cheap though.
I know you have a phobia against wiring but as said before, if you are going to splash out then personally id just fit megajolt and future proof your
installation. Trigger wheels are very easy to get - im well happy with triggerwheels.com and that is just a mechanical bit.
If you get a megajolt from Matt Kimmins it comes with EDIS built in and all the wiring / sensors prewired. There really isnt any way you can go wrong
- there is less to connect up than a std electronic ignition set up. This is what i have (bought off Zilspeed). The only grief i had was getting the
laptop to talk but even that is sorted now as the latest software on autosport labs (free download) is great and very easy to use.
The BIG advantage of fitting a good system from the start is that the install will be a lot neater.
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scoop
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| posted on 31/8/07 at 02:14 PM |
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The 123 gear looks flash. ill raed more later. In the middle of painting another bedroom
Im starting to feel the megajolt darren. Ill compare prices
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2b_pablo
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| posted on 31/8/07 at 02:31 PM |
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if youre near southampton (the guy wont post)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EDIS-4-and-Megajolt-Lite-ECU_W0QQitemZ140152066731QQihZ004QQcategoryZ9886QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
£75 for MJ and the gubbins.
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pajsh
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| posted on 31/8/07 at 03:21 PM |
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Have to agree with Darren.
When MJ is cheap, simple and totally programmable what's the point of having a dizzy with only 16 maps on it.
Total cost of my MJ was £150 including the trigger wheel, loom, EDIS, Coil Pack, VR, TPS and lead adaptors but I'm sure you can do it cheaper. I
would think his dizzy would be at least that.
Mine worked first time (well second after I reversed the VR sensor wires) was dead easy to do.
I used to be apathetic but now I just don't care.
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scoop
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| posted on 31/8/07 at 07:34 PM |
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The stuff on ebay is everything i will need is it?
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pajsh
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| posted on 31/8/07 at 08:18 PM |
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Ebay version looks like MAP (manifold air pressure) version not TPS (throttle position sensor). I am running TPS as I have twin dellortos. It is up to
you which you choose depending upon your setup
If you can run MAP from a manifold, other than a laptop and cable, it seems a pretty complete package and very cheap. Trigger wheels alone cost £30
from www.triggewheels.com or ebay.
Click HERE for a good site for details and follow the links to megajolt junior lite.
[Edited on 31/8/07 by pajsh]
Sorry looks like you need wiring too although that would not be a significant cost.
[Edited on 31/8/07 by pajsh]
I used to be apathetic but now I just don't care.
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scoop
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| posted on 1/9/07 at 06:56 AM |
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A great link , thanks.
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