<VV> distributorless ignition

[NicolCS@aol.com]

Tim, there is a section in Helt's book on the topic, you might want to take a 
look at that.  I have a "small cap" HEI in my '66, but they have to be 
controlled by a computer.  "Large cap" HEIs come in both standard and computer 
controlled versions.  (The difference is that the coil is in the cap in the 
large-cap HEI.)  I have heard that some have installed chrysler parts successfully in 
the corvair distributor.  One thing to consider:  Almost everything made 
since the late eighties, and all "distributorless" ignitions are operated by a 
computer (ECM).  I imagine that most people don't want to install an ECM.  
Benefits of later distributors are: Higher energy spark, no points, ECM control, and 
timing accuracy (crank sensor timing, no mechanicals).  The first two 
benefits are available through modification of the Corvair distributor.  (Pertronix, 
Pertronix coil, 8mm "Seth wires").  The latter two require some engineering.
Just my thoughts.
Craig Nicol

<snip>i would like to know more about corvair installations of modern 
ignition 
systems. any hints/pictures/diagrams etc would really be nice. not sure if im 
up 
to it but maybe..im just a corvair hobbyist not a serious show person or 
racer. thanks, regards tim colson <unsnip>