An ignition upgrade to think about...
Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:49 pm
I run a pretty standard 3.5l SU carbed V8 land Rover Defender.
This weekend, in preparation for getting my LPG kit fitted, I refitted the A&R power amp from RPI that I bought a few years ago. Now before, this made no difference, mainly because the old 35DM8 dizzy I had was totally shafted!
Skip forward 4 years of no use, I fitted a brand new 35DLM8 with a new bolt-on ign amplifier. Everything was better: idle, power, range, reliability, and on long runs, my typical fuel consumption is appx 3.1 miles / litre. (2.3 miles / litre in town).
I've just driven 75 miles back from my parents house to mine.
After fitting the A&R, I was immediately impressed when it repeatedly started within 1 revolution of the engine on the starter, wheras it previously took 3-5 turns. It also had a smoother idle and pick up, and the ability to idle without choke at 20*C (previously had to be 45-50*C).
On the journey it picked up much more smoothly from low revs (<1000rpm) and was smoother throughout the range.
On long runs, my typical fuel consumption was appx 3.1 miles / litre.
On the way there, I used £32 of petrol.
On the way back, I used £23 of petrol!
Fuel consumption 4.05 miles / litre.
I'm staggered - it just goes to show these aren't just for people with LPG.
(and before you lot start, I have no affiliations with them, I just want to share my good experiences!)
This weekend, in preparation for getting my LPG kit fitted, I refitted the A&R power amp from RPI that I bought a few years ago. Now before, this made no difference, mainly because the old 35DM8 dizzy I had was totally shafted!
Skip forward 4 years of no use, I fitted a brand new 35DLM8 with a new bolt-on ign amplifier. Everything was better: idle, power, range, reliability, and on long runs, my typical fuel consumption is appx 3.1 miles / litre. (2.3 miles / litre in town).
I've just driven 75 miles back from my parents house to mine.
After fitting the A&R, I was immediately impressed when it repeatedly started within 1 revolution of the engine on the starter, wheras it previously took 3-5 turns. It also had a smoother idle and pick up, and the ability to idle without choke at 20*C (previously had to be 45-50*C).
On the journey it picked up much more smoothly from low revs (<1000rpm) and was smoother throughout the range.
On long runs, my typical fuel consumption was appx 3.1 miles / litre.
On the way there, I used £32 of petrol.
On the way back, I used £23 of petrol!
Fuel consumption 4.05 miles / litre.
I'm staggered - it just goes to show these aren't just for people with LPG.
(and before you lot start, I have no affiliations with them, I just want to share my good experiences!)