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Waterdog



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Anyone using a "smart" programmable distributor o
Looking at Progression Ignition's smart distributor for small block Buick/Rover 215 Cubic inch V8. Nothing mechanical for timing, all electronic via bluetooth to your phone.

Is it a direct replacement? Any obvious issues?

https://progressionignition.com/products/o...istributor
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TexasRover



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Isn't there the 123 ignition setup for the V8 to consider as well?

Also if you want to go fancy you should look at converting to Holley Sniper EFI, there is a distributor they have to fits the Rover V8. They you have it all, fuel and ignition.

I did a lot of work on a RRC V8 I had and if you ever needed help I do have a lot of bits and data.

Although I had it all dialled in and it worked perfectly there is something to be said for a stock setup if its a not a car you are daily driving..
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Waterdog



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Thank you for your suggestions TexasRover.

I was considering using the programmable dizzie to simplify dialing in the V8 for efficiency.

As it is not a daily driver I might keep it stock and embrace the joys of fettling dizzies and carbs....
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chopcat



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I run a Mallory unilite distributor with an MSD ignition on my Marcos with the 4L RR engine. It works very well. I have a similar setup on the chevy with an adjustable advance.

The mallory / MSD systems are well worth a look.

Trevor
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Electron



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We've gone MegaJolt. Cut the V8 distributor in half to keep the oil pump drive and cap it. Add a crank sensor - FORD EDIS - coil packs and a MegaJolt controller. We use manifold pressure to change the timing so can also view performance on the PC dashboard. I'm adding in a narrowband O2 sensor and gauge to look at fuel mixture. Still running a Weber 500/Edelbrock but plan to go full fuel injection at some point. The MegaJolt also has the option to add a temperature sensor to include extra cold start advance which is really good. Message me if you want to know more ...


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