I use Accuspark. it has been brilliant. I bought an accuspark SVDA dizzy from ebay. Don't buy a petronix dizzy or the petronix leads. just use your standard dizzy and Beru leads.
For that sort of money you can go mega jolt and do away with the dizzy completely and have completely mappable timing , I have pertronix at the moment but going mega jolt for the S/C to retard timing on boost
I`ve only had petronix so can`t comment on others .... Fitted it about 15 years ago and NEVER had a problem - speaks volumes in my opinion !! Fit and forget ..
A Pertronix is fine...but so pricey. I had one for a couple of years and it was fine. If you're on a budget, find an old Sparkrite unit. They work a treat .
If points wear you simply adjust them and drive on; if an electronic module goes bang it's big yellow taxi home unless you've got a spare or some points... Never seen the point of electronic ignition personally, points are cheap an cheerful.
I had a pertonix which failed after the engine was started twice. I've since used 5 accuspark modules (not full dizzy) over a period of around 4 years and they still work on each of the engines they're fitted to. Cheap enough to keep a spare in the glove box
Go Google mega jolt. ... It uses a missing tooth crank ring and hall sensor ,ecu same as modern cars . You blank off dizzy hole and remove the drive . Used a lot on tubo set ups as you can map it to retard on boost which is what I need . Although I know very little it's going to be a steep learning curve
I use a powerspark module. Has been fine for a few years. I carry another dizzy set up ready with points. Reason I went with powerspark was the reputation of the guy selling them. Check out simonbbc (best British classics) great rep throughout classic car scene.
We fitted pertronix after a summer of annoying hot starts. Even more annoyingly, when it wasn't warm the engine would also start at first turn, and now it ruddy doesn't. Meh.
That's rich...coming from a man who did away with the VW engine all together It's not so much the points etc. that are the problem...it's the fact that dizzys and drives get worn, and new replacements are rubbish, unless you went for something expensive like a Mallory. Even the SVDA's are disposable. The stock engine needs as much help as it can get, and wobbly timing doesn't help...electronic modules are a band aid IMO You don't see many Ford Focus drivers carrying a spare ECU and coil pack just in case the current one goes t*ts up
Megajolt...but needs a different set up altogether Mallory or MSD...expensive 123...expensive SVDA....budget upgrade based on Bosch Mexico copy...good reviews on here
