Ignition CPU for Rover V8
Discussion
Has anyone got some knowledge or experience with something like the Ford EDIS (Electronic Distributor less Ignition System) for a Rover V8? Does a similar product exist for the RV8?
The idea is to use a 4.6 Serpentine engine with carburettor in a Dax Rush. I don’t like the Efi set up in the Rush since the bonnet has to be cut at various places.
I am not sure if an older stile timing cover could be used on a gems type block anyway.
Furthermore, I would assume an electronic ignition unit with CPU could be adjusted and set-up better than a mechanical advance of the distributor.
Cheers
Peter
The idea is to use a 4.6 Serpentine engine with carburettor in a Dax Rush. I don’t like the Efi set up in the Rush since the bonnet has to be cut at various places.
I am not sure if an older stile timing cover could be used on a gems type block anyway.
Furthermore, I would assume an electronic ignition unit with CPU could be adjusted and set-up better than a mechanical advance of the distributor.
Cheers
Peter
Eliot
Looks interesting. Thanks for the link. However, I already have performer manifold and a Weber 500 with the round cut-out in the bonnet. So I would have to get the complete Efi and a new bonnet.
Andy
I just added the web page to my favorites. Thanks a lot. I will get in contact with Steve.
my350i
The older style timing cover could most probably be made to fit. A pre Serpentine camshaft will give the oil pump drive gear. The 4.6 Serpentine crank is likely to be longer due to the oil pump drive but this could easily be altered.
But I agree with you, this would be a step back.
Hence the question for an independent ignition system, which can utilize the Serpentine ignition timing wheel.
Looks interesting. Thanks for the link. However, I already have performer manifold and a Weber 500 with the round cut-out in the bonnet. So I would have to get the complete Efi and a new bonnet.
Andy
I just added the web page to my favorites. Thanks a lot. I will get in contact with Steve.
my350i
The older style timing cover could most probably be made to fit. A pre Serpentine camshaft will give the oil pump drive gear. The 4.6 Serpentine crank is likely to be longer due to the oil pump drive but this could easily be altered.
But I agree with you, this would be a step back.
Hence the question for an independent ignition system, which can utilize the Serpentine ignition timing wheel.
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