I know there is Petronix and other brands of breaker points eliminators - but has anyone modified a VW electronic ignition system to work with a '78 2.0 Type IV? Not only would I like to eliminate the breaker points, I would like to add a computerized ignition system that recognizes pinging and adjusts the timing (when the coil is fired). I have heard about using '79+ electronic ignitions - but what years specifically fit? '79 through '83? I have heard that other brands of cars used Bosch internals that can be retrofitted to a VW Type IV such as even Yugos. Anyone know of the brands? I have heard of building an ignition system using Chrysler replacement parts and/or a ping detector/sensor (what is the REAL name for this component) from a water cooled VW. Anyone know about this? I know that the ping sensor is constructed to recognize (tuned to) specific frequencies so it does not trip on simple mechanical noises and the aircooled engine is certainly a noisy beast... Which sensor and where should it be located on the engine? I know that the aircooled Porsche had fancy electronic ignition systems and there is a Corvair supplier that has a system for about $500 that is tuned for the Corvair engine. It will adjust the timing for each cylinder. Sadly I don't have $500 for this gadget which is not tuned for a VW engine. I'd like to learn more about modern adaptive ignition systems if anyone could lecture me on it a bit. Also I would not be afraid to do some reading on it if anyone could point me in the right direction... Thanks!!! Chris M. <Busbodger - "TEAM SLOWPOKE"> Cookeville, Tennessee ICQ# 5944649 scm9985@tntech.edu '78 VW Westfalia (67 HP -> that is...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for my Trans-vair Conversion |
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