Has anyone used here used the 123Ignition distributor in their 911?
If so, what are your thoughts on installation and functionality?
https://123ignitionusa.com/porsche/
Has anyone used here used the 123Ignition distributor in their 911?
If so, what are your thoughts on installation and functionality?
https://123ignitionusa.com/porsche/
Seth O.
ESR #2474
1966 911 - '77 2.7L Hot Rod
1967 Pontiac Bonneville - '70 455
2000 996
WANTED: 1966 Transaxle 229835-902/1
I was going to say never trust a company who's URL begins with 123, so I started reading some reviews.
There were some good reviews, but I think this statement was interesting "One of the problems with all the rave reviews is that for many instances the 123 users are comparing a new 123 with a sloppy, worn 25 or 45D, so its not like for like, therefore I don't know how much an improvement there would be over a stock distributer in great condition, but there again, unless you have had it seen to its not so likely that your distributer is not quite worn. "
It's post #6 here .
Can you get your distributor rebuilt/recurved?
Neil
'73 911S targa
I installed one in our 280SL a decade ago, it performs flawlessly. And after years of chasing ignition issues on my wife's '68 911T (w/electronix/CDI/etc., etc), made the change to a 123 about two years ago. No more fouled plugs, weak starts, uneven cold idle... it was transformative. FWIW, the rebuild on her engine was complete and concise by a respected race shop, so it's a bit more than a stock T, but it NEVER enjoyed cold starts. Now it's unfazed and a pleasure to drive.
The mapping is highly variable so you'll need follow your car's specific tuning specs, but once dialed in you can forget about it.
Russ
ESR # 1537
'62 356S Notchback Hotrod
'67 S Das Geburtstagsgeschenk
'68 T Targa Sportomatic
'68 L SW Targa Sportomatic
'70 914/6 GT
Russ - did you get the computer tune-able version, or the one with built in curves chosen by via switch?
Seth O.
ESR #2474
1966 911 - '77 2.7L Hot Rod
1967 Pontiac Bonneville - '70 455
2000 996
WANTED: 1966 Transaxle 229835-902/1
The 123 ignition runs very well... I´m using it several years on my beetle convertible with a 1.6l and had so far no issues. It runs well and the engine starts without any problems, moreover I gained some performance back and had better fuel economy.... I use the version woith DIP´s...
There´s also a solution to built in the 123ignition in your old distributor...
http://www.123ignition-conversions.com/
Yes, I use them too. I have the 123 in my 1971 e-type, 1970 280SL, 1967 912 & 1963 Beetle also. All without worry.
Russ
ESR # 1537
'62 356S Notchback Hotrod
'67 S Das Geburtstagsgeschenk
'68 T Targa Sportomatic
'68 L SW Targa Sportomatic
'70 914/6 GT