Newtronic Electronic Ignition Performance?

[V Mad]

I have built a test rig which enables me to test almost any ignition component including distrbutors (there is a short video on youtube I made when I first got the rig running a few weeks ago; now needs updating!). I have yet to get the strobe working properly so I can check the advance curve, but I hope to get that running soon, and everything else is working now. It is a live rig that runs a ballasted coil plus spark plug, off 13.8 volts DC supply. It can also test tachometers (RVI and RVC) which is very useful.

As part of my project to investigate and evaluate the performance of Electronic Advance Distributors (EADs) I have now tested a couple of electronic ignitions and compared the performance to the basic twin-points dissy. So far this includes Lumenition Optronic and Accuspark. I am sursprised by the results, and now intrigued as to how other electronic systems perform.

One that comes to mind is the Newtronic system. I have a Newtronic dissy (but the connector is missing) but no power module. If anyone has a Newtronic (or any other system I have not mentioned) that they would like tested (for free of course) please contact me and hopefully we can arrange something.

[EFI Stag]

Hi Chris i have just replaced my Newtronic dissy rover v8 but electrics must be the same because one part was not working so i put another dissy in If you want the bits for testing/mucking around with your more than welcome to them,
cheers Martin

[StagnJag]

The Pertronix (or is it Pertronics) is a common one. That would be interesting to test.

[Pete]

How about a link Chris? My powers of YouTube searching have yielded nothing apart from fast Minis - although that was good to see

[ChasR]

The power modules are generic on the Newtronic systems I believe. The Rover item should be the same.

If you do become stuck let me know via PM (My car runs a Newtronic).

[V Mad]

How about a link Chris? My powers of YouTube searching have yielded nothing apart from fast Minis - although that was good to see

Pete, In the youtube search box just type in triumph stag distributor.

I am watching a Newtronics module on ebay, maybe I will get lucky?

[Tdm]

One that comes to mind is the Newtronic system. I have a Newtronic dissy (but the connector is missing) but no power module. If anyone has a Newtronic (or any other system I have not mentioned) that they would like tested (for free of course) please contact me and hopefully we can arrange something.

Chris - I have had my Newtronic fitted since 1996, and the only problem I have had with it is that I have once had to change the "Dizzy" disk as the original cracked. Bit of a long way to come to see you to have you check the performance of mine though!.
Just on my way out to meet yet another Stag owner and Forum member here on Holiday - "Big Lad"

[Pete]

Here is something I did find whilst searching for the clip on YouTube - Kinkellclassics's channel

Clips of restoring Sapphire Blue and Mimosa Stags. I dread to think what the cost is but I want it!

[nib]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDv70ocsggM

Vmad's distributor on youtube.

[V Mad]

I have bought a Newtronics module now so no need to borrow one, thanks. Later I might try the Pertronix/Aldon ignition, so would be interested in testing one of those.

I note that the Newtronics has been withdrawn from sale by Lumenition, but they are still selling their own optronic one.

[Dieter H. Marschall]

Hello Chris,

May we hope that you let us know your test results, as the Stag community presumably is quite keen to know which system is best.

By the way: On my TR6 I use a "MagnaSpark" electronic system. Most parts come from Bosch. Please see here: http://www.texautomotive.com/magna_spark.html
I am totally happy with this system.

Would this be an option for you, too?

Best wishes,
Dieter.

[V Mad]

The Magnaspark looks like a very advanced system, but unfortunately their application list excludes any V8 application like the TV8 or the RV8. I will see if I can get this confirmed.


They just told me that, unfortunately there is no plan to make one for the stag.

[wilf]

I like the MSD ignition boxes from the 'States - any plans to check one of those? Judging from the numb arm I had for two days after I got a belt off the HT side on the Cobra, they put out a fair whack.

[V Mad]

Shall I send them all to you wilf, and you can tell me which ones has the biggest whack?

[StagnJag]

I like the MSD ignition boxes from the 'States - any plans to check one of those? Judging from the numb arm I had for two days after I got a belt off the HT side on the Cobra, they put out a fair whack.

Tony Hart has one in the racing Stag so they can't be that bad!

Rgds

Dave