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nugat
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Jan 2007
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Vehicle(s): 280GE, 290GD, c303
Posts: 876
| gas engine holy grail-improved performance and economy (???)
Found this electronic ignition module 1:1 replacement.
www.123ignition.nl
even better the australian branch site:
www.123ignition.com.au
The citroen dyna tests link there show some improvement.
I left a question at the dutch (nl) forum about G.
Some anecdotal google evidence say 20% fuel economy is possible. But I haven't found any hard facts.
Does anybody know anything about this device real world performance, best in 280GE? (20l/100km ave fuel consumption)
Piotr
Edited by nugat 7/6/2007 7:12 AM
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Inkblotz
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Georgia
Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo
Posts: 3186
| Re: gas engine holy grail-improved performance and economy (???)
These devices were very popular in the late 80's as the new cars were getting electronic ignitions the owners of older cars wanted an update. Basically it gives you a much hotter spark and more complete burn in the cylinder. I had one on my Porsche 356 and did notice a difference in MPG and smoother performance. I replaced my coil with a Bosch Blue Coil, which was supposed to be more compatible and give better performance.
Sorry never tested it on a 280.
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nugat
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Jan 2007
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Vehicle(s): 280GE, 290GD, c303
Posts: 876
| Re: gas engine holy grail-improved performance and economy (???)
As the aussie site says this one also has the unique "spark balancing" feature. Would that make a difference? |
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Inkblotz
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Georgia
Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo
Posts: 3186
| RE: gas engine holy grail-improved performance and economy (???)
They have obviously improved upon the technology since the 80's. And from the video it appears that you will receive a more consistant spark, which is a good thing. No more loaping of the a hot engine at idle.
With any Gas engined vehicle the timing of the spark and fuel delivery are THE key elements to better performance. With the "moving a brick through the air" aerodynamics of a 280GE you will probably recieve a 5-10% better MPG, just a bit of a performance boost and possibly a smoother running engine.
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mb230s
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: SWFL
Vehicle(s): G-less for now, vintage MBs, FJ40
| Re: gas engine holy grail-improved performance and economy (???)
190SL owners have recently been buying it - not for fuel economy reasons. Smoother operation across the RPM range and adjustable advance curves. May help economy - don't know if anybody has checked. |
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