123 distributor questions=6/12 volt

[Ossipon]

I am seriously considering updating my distributor on my 6V Notch to a 123. But I am also thinking down the road, I would change potentially from 6 to 12volt. So I have a few questions for those who have a 123 distributor.
1. Is there any special modification or upgrade required on the 123 if I change to 12 volt other than the 12V coil?
2. Is the base 123 distributor not programable and requires the Bluetooth option for programming?
3. Is it really it an install and forget about it, or do you still need to check timing when you do the usual 3000 mile tune up?
4. Is the 123 Epoxy Coil critical for compatibility, or will the stock coil work?

My thought is to install and have the original distributor out on display by the engine compartment if I do a show? It would look all nice and pretty on a wood block stand.

Thanks in advance
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[Bobnotch]

The best person to ask this question would be Tram (send him an e-mail). I only say that as he's got the most experience on here with working with them, and has been the big push to using it (for FI applications). You do have some valid questions though. In my case I've already converted the car to 12 volt, so a 6 to 12 swap down the road isn't in the cards. I was looking at using it if getting quality Bosch tune up parts are going to be a problem though, and I do like that the trigger points for the FI is already built in (can use it in the wife's car).
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[Tram]

[heimlich]

[ALLWAGONS]

Awesome information, but no one answered his question, he owns a ‘64 dual carb 1500 cc 6 v engine, and like many of us, tinkering with the idea of making the switch to something more modern.
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[Tram]

[HenrikL]

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[Erik G]

the only issue I have heard of was from Shin Wantanabe - the 123 does not like original style voltage regulators on his car. electric noise and voltage spikes cause it to go to safety mode, making the car pop and sputter. He had to switch to the newer solid state style. In a type 3 that's no biggie because it's under the rear seat. On an early bug where the regulator is on top of the generator - the newer style is kinda ugly. Wolfsburg West and BBT have a SS Regulator that looks more vintage, and Shin went further if I'm not mistaken, and modified an original cover to fit the BBT solid state regulator. Anyways - throwing it out there if you have any issues because that would likely be the only issue you'd have. He is also running 6V - suped up 36hp motor

[swivel'n]

Which would you suggest for a rebuilt 1600 with stock dual solex carbs? Im seeing three types, one vac advance. is the Vac advance suggested?

[Tram]

[Tram]

[heimlich]