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  1. 03-15-2014, 02:57 AM #1
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    Twin plug distributor

    Hello! I am building a ST engine, alu case, 66 stroke, Carrillo, 930 oil pump, straight cut gears,
    Mahle P&S, 906 senter feed cam, forged rockers, small fan, MFI and slide valve.
    But what distributor would you recommend?
    I got from a friend, a Bosch ø27mm 12 plug which is not period correct for a 1970 model engine. A Marelli would absolutely be my favourite, but who makes or sell the best replica, function and look is equal important.
    This is the one i got on my table, feels like high quality part, but not period correct.http://www.rsr911.de/product_info.ph...3d9198a0e6b2db


    A couple of twin plug suppliers, any recommendations?
    http://www.bencoles.co.uk/
    https://twinsparkracing.com/shop/eng...e-marelli.html
    http://www.raceservice4u.com/Twin%20plug.htm
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  2. 03-15-2014, 07:36 AM #2
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    Personally I'd go crank fire but that's me. Far more accurate and readily available but I do see where you are going so hopefully someone will chime in.

    Good luck! Sounds like a great engine project.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sithot View Post
    Personally I'd go crank fire but that's me. Far more accurate and readily available
    But then you're missing the cool factor.
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  4. 03-15-2014, 07:58 AM #4
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    Crank fire is no go, this would be a FIA aproved engine, breakerless is fine.
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  5. 03-15-2014, 08:09 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by sten View Post
    Hello! I am building a ST engine, alu case, 66 stroke, Carrillo, 930 oil pump, straight cut gears,
    Mahle P&S, 906 senter feed cam, forged rockers, small fan, MFI and slide valve.
    But what distributor would you recommend?
    I got from a friend, a Bosch ø27mm 12 plug which is not period correct for a 1970 model engine. A Marelli would absolutely be my favourite, but who makes or sell the best replica, function and look is equal important.
    This is the one i got on my table, feels like high quality part, but not period correct.http://www.rsr911.de/product_info.ph...3d9198a0e6b2db


    A couple of twin plug suppliers, any recommendations?
    http://www.bencoles.co.uk/
    https://twinsparkracing.com/shop/eng...e-marelli.html
    http://www.raceservice4u.com/Twin%20plug.htm
    Check with EB Motorsport in the UK and JB Racing in the US.

    JB makes their own housings/rotors/internals, but they use a Jag Marelli cap that is readily available and looks the part ... it is breakerless and works GREAT.

    Ben Coles has been difficult to contact on my end...but he (they?) make great parts from the looks of it.

    Best of luck to you.
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  6. 03-15-2014, 08:48 AM #6
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    I have used one of Aaron Burnham's distributors. And it has been fantastic. Very reliable, even at high rpm, very well made. I think he is on the list here.
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    i use a Aaron Burnham dizzy as well. never failed me on track (all my car knows)
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    I told you somebody would come out of the woodwork! You're right George. It's not as cool.
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  9. 03-15-2014, 01:42 PM #9
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    Thank you so far, anyone with any god or bad experiense with the dizzy from Ben Coles or the other supliers I listed?
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  10. 03-15-2014, 03:22 PM #10
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    I have a raceservice4u one and am not happy with build quality and support.
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