Points Dizzy questions (retrofit into FB)
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Points Dizzy questions (retrofit into FB)
So, the points style dizzy uses ignitors that are not on the dizzy. I want to put an early style dizzy on my FB, that has the electronic ignition. I hear the wiring is different, is this something that can be easily fixed, or am I looking at a whole new XM-01 (I believe is the harness, Haynes manual) harness as well?
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Points style distributors do not have ignitors. The "points style" distributor is the early model, the (help me out on years here, guys? 82) in-between model had remote-ignitors and the later models had the familiar J-109-on-distributor-body ignition.
Which of these are you coming from, and which are you going to?
Which of these are you coming from, and which are you going to?
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Stu: The '79 dizzy used point (no ignitors at all). The '80 was the 1st year for electronic ignition for the RX-7s. They used J-105 ignitors (instead of J-109) and the ignitors were mounted remotely instead of on the dizzy itself.
If you want a clean install to trigger an MSD for example, the '80 dizzy is the way to go. Speaking of which, I sent you a pm about this before the lakehouse meet (I guess you didn't get my pm or something). I have an '80 dizzy for you (if you want it).
All '81-'85 cars used the J-109s mounted on the dizzy.
If you want a clean install to trigger an MSD for example, the '80 dizzy is the way to go. Speaking of which, I sent you a pm about this before the lakehouse meet (I guess you didn't get my pm or something). I have an '80 dizzy for you (if you want it).
All '81-'85 cars used the J-109s mounted on the dizzy.
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Stu: The '79 dizzy used point (no ignitors at all). The '80 was the 1st year for electronic ignition for the RX-7s. They used J-105 ignitors (instead of J-109) and the ignitors were mounted remotely instead of on the dizzy itself.
If you want a clean install to trigger an MSD for example, the '80 dizzy is the way to go. Speaking of which, I sent you a pm about this before the lakehouse meet (I guess you didn't get my pm or something). I have an '80 dizzy for you (if you want it).
All '81-'85 cars used the J-109s mounted on the dizzy.
If you want a clean install to trigger an MSD for example, the '80 dizzy is the way to go. Speaking of which, I sent you a pm about this before the lakehouse meet (I guess you didn't get my pm or something). I have an '80 dizzy for you (if you want it).
All '81-'85 cars used the J-109s mounted on the dizzy.
Main thing I am looking for is no wires to/from the dizzy. Ultimate clean.
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No matter what, you will need a pair of wires (minimum) between the dizzy and MSD. These are for the pickups inside the dizzy (pair of wires for leading, pair for trailing). These go to the purple/green wires on the MSD box. You can accomplish the same thing by using gutted ignitors with the '81-'85 dizzy.
Not sure if that is what you are looking for or not. You could also use an '80 dizzy to trigger some remote mounted ignitors (say GM HEIs or a pair of J-109s for DLIDFIS).
Not sure if that is what you are looking for or not. You could also use an '80 dizzy to trigger some remote mounted ignitors (say GM HEIs or a pair of J-109s for DLIDFIS).
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Here is the picture of the engine bay:
Dirty and messy, I know. This winter I plan on yanking the engine and trans out, and completely redoing the engine bay.
These are the changes I hope on getting done:
*Cleaning all the grease/grime off the bay walls
*Getting rid of the plug wires to/from the dizzy
*Relocating the battery to the trunk area with a miata battery
*Relocating the oil filter pedestal
*Relocate the Alternator
*SS lines where need be
*Welding un-needed bolt holes in the engine bay
Just a few things off the top of my head. Starting with the dizzy first
Dirty and messy, I know. This winter I plan on yanking the engine and trans out, and completely redoing the engine bay.
These are the changes I hope on getting done:
*Cleaning all the grease/grime off the bay walls
*Getting rid of the plug wires to/from the dizzy
*Relocating the battery to the trunk area with a miata battery
*Relocating the oil filter pedestal
*Relocate the Alternator
*SS lines where need be
*Welding un-needed bolt holes in the engine bay
Just a few things off the top of my head. Starting with the dizzy first
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Stu: The '79 dizzy used point (no ignitors at all). The '80 was the 1st year for electronic ignition for the RX-7s. They used J-105 ignitors (instead of J-109) and the ignitors were mounted remotely instead of on the dizzy itself.
If you want a clean install to trigger an MSD for example, the '80 dizzy is the way to go. Speaking of which, I sent you a pm about this before the lakehouse meet (I guess you didn't get my pm or something). I have an '80 dizzy for you (if you want it).
All '81-'85 cars used the J-109s mounted on the dizzy.
If you want a clean install to trigger an MSD for example, the '80 dizzy is the way to go. Speaking of which, I sent you a pm about this before the lakehouse meet (I guess you didn't get my pm or something). I have an '80 dizzy for you (if you want it).
All '81-'85 cars used the J-109s mounted on the dizzy.
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There are no ignitors on the dizzy, but the inductive pickup is still there on the distributor. The wires carry that trigger to the separate 80-only ignitor box.
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What? adding a MSD box? or leaving off the trailing?
MSD is a pretty standard upgrade. Helps with starting for sure. Could not say what HP it added if any.
Removing the trailing is an experiment. Does not take away HP...well maybe 1 HP. Nothing noticeable. Gave me simplicity though.
Oh......and I don't do things for show. Form Follows Function.
-billy
MSD is a pretty standard upgrade. Helps with starting for sure. Could not say what HP it added if any.
Removing the trailing is an experiment. Does not take away HP...well maybe 1 HP. Nothing noticeable. Gave me simplicity though.
Oh......and I don't do things for show. Form Follows Function.
-billy