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Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:12 pm

I have no experience with Compu-Tronix in particular. However, in my book, eliminating the points is one of the "don't even think about it" modifications, like swapping a generator for an alternator. As in, don't even think about it, just do it.

I had to adjust my points constantly and replace them several times a year. It was a crapshoot if the engine would hot-start, as well. Going from that to a Pertronix was wonderful. The Pertronix had no real advantages over a well-functioning set of points ... except that the points only functioned well for a month at the most. The Pertronix functioned well from the time I installed it to the time I went MegaSquirt a few years later.

Dad's using the Pertronix in his 2386 now.

Tue Dec 09, 2008 3:27 pm

MinamiKotaro wrote: I had to adjust my points constantly
Did you grease the cam?

If not blame yourself and not the points.

Also did you use Bosch points or what ever the auto parts store had?

Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:52 pm

Glenn wrote: Did you grease the cam?

If not blame yourself and not the points.

Also did you use Bosch points or what ever the auto parts store had?

Whatever the store had, and I wasn't even aware it had to be greased. That's just another point in the Pertonix's favor, if you ask me. Put it in, set the timing, and never worry about it again.

Come on, man, it's not the freaking 60s! Points have been obsolete for a looooong time. I don't know why VW people are so reluctant to move away from points. You don't see the V8 people refusing to put points replacement modules in their distributors.

Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:57 pm

MinamiKotaro wrote: I don't know why VW people are so reluctant to move away from points.
Because we drive cars designed in the 30's.

It's the smell, the sound, the valve adjustments and the dripping oil that we love.

Why haven't you converted to EFI? After all cars don't have carbs anymore.

Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:58 pm

Glenn wrote: MinamiKotaro wrote: I don't know why VW people are so reluctant to move away from points.
Because we drive cars designed in the 30's.

It's the smell, the sound, the valve adjustments and the dripping oil that we love.

Why haven't you converted to EFI? After all cars don't have carbs anymore.

He has. 8)

Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:59 pm

mynameistory wrote: Glenn wrote: MinamiKotaro wrote: I don't know why VW people are so reluctant to move away from points.
Because we drive cars designed in the 30's.

It's the smell, the sound, the valve adjustments and the dripping oil that we love.

Why haven't you converted to EFI? After all cars don't have carbs anymore.

He has. 8)
My Honda Civic has no distributor, EFI and it has A/C.

Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:56 pm

I'm not sure if we're arguing but I'll be damned if I lose.

Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:18 am

Todd, I have had the experince to run both the Comu-Fire module and the Compu-tronix module and the DIS4 system. They both work great. If I had to pick just one it would be the Compu-tronix Module over the Compu-Fire module. The Compu-tronix module seemed to pull harder thru the rpm range. plus if you have any questions or need any assistance with trouble shooting the Guys over at Compu-tronix are top notch. I have had the pleasure of talking to Dan and Nate and they are very good at what they do. The owner of Compu-tronix has been doing these kits for a very long time and just like any thing else has improved his older designs. If you have the money or if you can save up for it. I would buy the DIS4 kit hands down. You get away from everything in the distributor other than a metal disc, wich means nothing else to replace or fail. No caps not rotors. You get a new high energy coil New 8mm plug wires new billet cap. The plug wires go from the coil pack to the plugs so it cleans up the look of the motor not having the plug wires coming off the top of the dist. It also has an L.E.D light on the new billet cap to tell you when number one is firing to help ease timing the new kit. I had my motor timed based off of the mighty module and installed the new kit with otu touching the distributor and it runs great. A little adjusting and It will run that much better.

So in short I would recomend the Compu-tronix Mighty Module and espescially the DIS4 System.

Dave.

Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:04 pm

Glenn wrote: My Honda Civic has no distributor, EFI and it has A/C.

My Bug has no distributor and EFI. As for A/C, the windows roll down. :wink:

Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:04 pm

i have the compu tronix set in my 1915, it was easy to install and works good enough for me.

its also american made :D

Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:47 pm

dazn9796 wrote: Todd, I have had the experince to run both the Comu-Fire module and the Compu-tronix module and the DIS4 system. They both work great. If I had to pick just one it would be the Compu-tronix Module over the Compu-Fire module. The Compu-tronix module seemed to pull harder thru the rpm range. plus if you have any questions or need any assistance with trouble shooting the Guys over at Compu-tronix are top notch. I have had the pleasure of talking to Dan and Nate and they are very good at what they do. The owner of Compu-tronix has been doing these kits for a very long time and just like any thing else has improved his older designs. If you have the money or if you can save up for it. I would buy the DIS4 kit hands down. You get away from everything in the distributor other than a metal disc, wich means nothing else to replace or fail. No caps not rotors. You get a new high energy coil New 8mm plug wires new billet cap. The plug wires go from the coil pack to the plugs so it cleans up the look of the motor not having the plug wires coming off the top of the dist. It also has an L.E.D light on the new billet cap to tell you when number one is firing to help ease timing the new kit. I had my motor timed based off of the mighty module and installed the new kit with otu touching the distributor and it runs great. A little adjusting and It will run that much better.

So in short I would recomend the Compu-tronix Mighty Module and espescially the DIS4 System.

Dave.

I had the DIS-IX Distributorless Ignition System For the 009 Distributor in my VW for about a month...car was hard starting, never had a decent idle...pulled that crap off the engine, went back to a 20+ year old 009 with points/condenser and a Bosch Blue Coil and never looked back.

Maybe I had a bad unit, I don't know nor care...never again...the same 20+ year old 009 is still going strong eight years later.

And yes...EVERYTHING was setup/adjusted as per the instructions that came with the unit.

Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:37 pm

I have worked with computronix to develop a twin plug DIS4 (DIS8) as a lower cost system for my Type 1 engines that use the technology.

The first system is still in testing here, but I have been impressed with it thus far as well as the willingness of the company to make changes.

Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:49 am

Any update on these?

Particularly, I have a few applications where I want to go with electronic ignition, and am wondering which points conversion module is better than any other? What are the features and benefits in comparison?

Being made in the USA is a plus too - where are the others made?

Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:20 pm

I am still evaluating the units and putting miles on them.. It'll take many more months of service before I'll offer any endorsements or details.

Sat Oct 02, 2010 12:04 am

my ign had a total melt down today . After about 1 year my compu tronix dist less ign and coil pack failed . i spent about 500 on this off beat jive ass set up. The coil pack were red hot . the 009 dist cap was red hot .
cyl 1 and 3 were not firing.
compu tronix will send me a whole new dist to replace what i have . im a little pissed. well i think ill up grade to a msd system in the coming years or jacobs . HOLD off on computronix igns for the time being !!!!

Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:18 pm

I have use my Compu-tronix DIS4-009 on both my 1.6 stock engine and 1776 engine set-up (full flow), both the engine seems to be red hot and overheated and RPM does not work.
But when i switched back to Bosch 009, all goes well and RPM gauge (AutoMeter) is happy.
Installation made following all instruction given.
The sticker on the Compu-tronix DIS4-009 coil says its for "Off Road Use Only"
Compu-tronix seems to be a very difficult to reach company..

Whats the story.? what a waste of money all the way from Malaysia

[email protected]

Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:12 am

Garry Leong wrote: I have use my Compu-tronix DIS4-009 on both my 1.6 stock engine and 1776 engine set-up, both the engine seems to be red hot and overheated and RPM does not work.
But when i switched back to Bosch 009, all goes well and RPM gauge (AutoMeter) is happy.
Installation made following all instruction given.
The sticker on the Compu-tronix DIS4-009 coil says its for "Off Road Use Only"
Compu-tronix seems to be a very difficult to reach company..

Whats the story.? what a waste of money all the way from Malaysia

[email protected]

http://www.compu-tronix.com/
http://www.compu-tronix.com/contact.htm

Dale

Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:29 am

I have emailed to Compu-tronix several times through their "contact" in their website without any success, hence i posted in Samba forum..