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Not Haflinger - Electronic Ignition with No Distributor

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Not Haflinger related but I know there is a lot of general information on here.

I am building a Rover 4.6 litre V8 engine to replace the 3.5 litre V8 in my Landrover FC 101 - more zoom zoom than a crappy old Volvo or Pinz :D

As it is a modern engine going into an old vehicle I need to work out how to provide ignition on the engine that does not have a dizzy. I can use Megajolt but it is getting very expensive as its popularity increases. The original system runs a full electronic system that will not work outside of the original vehicle.

So does anyone know of an aftermarket electronic ignition system that runs off a crankshaft sensor or something similar - remember no dizzy.

Thanks

Garry
Haflinger 700AP (73)
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Gary, I don't know of anything specific, but I know the Smart car uses this "no Dizzy" / crank shaft senor system and they have been converted to use in light airplanes. Obviously they don't then take the Smart Car's keys, ECU and Speedo - which are all linked and need for the engine when it is in the car.
So it might be worth asking in the light aircraft circles.

I think you really need to find a "Kit Car" forum and see what they can suggest as having thought about is a bit more, I am not sure that light aircraft are going to run huge 4.6 litre engines! If I get a moment I will do some hunting for you.

John
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Gary,

Quick Google search came up with this:-

http://www.nodiz.co.uk/

John
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Thanks John - I will send them an email to see if it is compatible with my engine.

This engine build is starting to get expensive - even more expensive than the Haffie engine :o .

Garry
Haflinger 700AP (73)
Range Rover Sport TDV6 (07)
Landrover FC 101 (77)
Landrover Series 1 SWB Station Wagon (57)
Landrover Series 1 SWB (57)
Jaguar E-type Roadster V12 (71)
Jaguar XJ12C (76)
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Here's another company:-

http://www.racetep.com/hpx.htm

John
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