which electronic distributor

[Glen]

had a look at scorcher's but they are $500 with coil. Is a 280z plug and play or would i need a auto elec? I have replaced leads, sparkplugs, rotor button, points and a friend set the timming. it ran ok for a short time and then started backfiring and carrying on etc now its running like a sh!tbox again. so i decided on electronic distributor instead. Is there a less expensive ($500) distributors around?

[Zedman240®]

The easiest option is the 280ZX distributor, which is almost a "plug + play" upgrade. You will have to change coil to a 280 one and some minor rewiring to get rid of the ballast resistor. Depending on your loaction, I can either send you  a spare distributor I have or come around and I can help you fit one. When its fitted, you'll find easier starting, smoother running and slightly more power!

[C.A.R.]

Or use the one off a R30 Skyline (L24e).

[Glen]

I just ordered a scorcher and then after reading this thread cancelled that order. Zedman240, im in Dromana, so that would be a 45 min trip for you if your still keen. How much would you be wanting for the dizzy and do you have the coil aswell or should i chase one of these up. I bought a indicator assembly off zworks but it turns out i dont need it. should i exchange this for a 280 coil. I appreciate the offer for you to come down but if its to far i can pick up from you. I have this week off from work trying to sort the car which im almost done

 

 

[Glen]

Or use the one off a R30 Skyline (L24e).

 

sorry lurch i missed this, are they plug and play aswell, are they hard to source and what sort of $ would i be looking at paying for one with a coil.

 

sorry about all the questions just need to tick all the boxes first.

[maddos]

The XR700 are a pretty good setup for less than $200. Had mine in for 18 mths without a drama. Took about an hour or two install not too stressful.

[Zedman240®]

No problem Glen73, The distributor I have is from an R30 Skyline. They are pretty much identical anyway. Unless the curve is different. Anyway, if you could source a coil I guess I can come up and give you a hand to install. Only takes around 1 hour or so. But as Murphy's law dictates; "what can go wrong will go wrong" heheh

Or if you are down Moorabbin way during the week you can pick it up from me. If you want it for $50 its for the taking...If I have the time and can come up but it depends on how I'm going here. I'm in the middle of a coilover conversion again and time is against me! If you want to call me my number is 0413 243 760.

[Glen]

No problem Glen73, The distributor I have is from an R30 Skyline. They are pretty much identical anyway. Unless the curve is different. Anyway, if you could source a coil I guess I can come up and give you a hand to install. Only takes around 1 hour or so. But as Murphy's law dictates; "what can go wrong will go wrong" heheh

Or if you are down Moorabbin way during the week you can pick it up from me. If you want it for $50 its for the taking...If I have the time and can come up but it depends on how I'm going here. I'm in the middle of a coilover conversion again and time is against me! If you want to call me my number is 0413 243 760.

 

thanks mate thats great, i can drop by and do a pick up. I will get the 280 coil off zworks tomorrow and if its ok with you can i drop by pick it up then. I think i should get by installing it hopefully but you never know Thanks again you saved me a lot of money.

cheers

glen