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Electronic Ignition

Electronic Ignition

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IGNITION CONVERSION KIT for 009 DISTRIBUTOR! Convert standard ignition into an electronic ignition with this conversion kit!

Key Features:

  • Eliminates points and condenser.
  • Dust and water resistant
  • Flawless ignition performance with no points to "bounce"
Must be used with a coil with an internal resistor or an external ballast resistor.

This kit is for the 009 (after market) distributor on the following cars:

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 71-79
VW Bus 71-79
VW Karmann Ghia 71-74
VW Type 3 71-73
VW Vanagon 80-mid 83
VW Thing 73-74

In an electronic ignition system all of the spark plug firing
is directed electronically. There are no moving parts in an
electronic ignigion system, so nothing to wear out. The
fuel and air mixture is ignited optimally so starting is more
reliable in an electonic ignition system. Plugs last longer.
Wear out of points, which results in decrease in "dwell"
period, is no longer a problem when you install electronic
ignition.However: to guard against the small possibility
of a system failure (rare with our electronic ignition) which
would kill the car, we do recommend carrying a set of
points and a condenser.

VW Beetle
$148.95
Part #: 9421
(Details)
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IGNITION CONVERSION KIT FOR YOUR ORIGINAL DISTRIBUTOR (SEE LIST BELOW)! Turn your standard ignition into an electronic ignition with this conversion kit!

Key Features:

  • Eliminates points and condenser.
  • Dust and water resistant
  • Flawless ignition performance with no points to "bounce"
Must be used with a coil with an internal resistor or an external ballast resistor.

This kit fits stock (original) distributor on the following cars:

VW Beetle and VW Super Beetle 71-79
VW Karmann Ghia 71-74
VW Type 3 71-73
VW Vanagon 80-mid 83
VW Thing 73-74

In an electronic ignition system all of the spark plug firing
is directed electronically. There are no moving parts in an
electronic ignigion system, so nothing to wear out. The
fuel and air mixture is ignited optimally so starting is more
reliable in an electonic ignition system. Plugs last longer.
Wear out of points, which results in decrease in "dwell"
period, is no longer a problem when you install electronic
ignition.However: to guard against the small possibility
of a system failure (rare with our electronic ignition) which
would kill the car, we do recommend carrying a set of
points and a condenser.

VW Beetle
$149.95
Part #: 9422
(Details)


Distributors

Distributors

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Pertronix D186504 Flame-Thrower VW Type 1 Engine Plug and Play Vacuum Advance Cast Electronic Distributor with Ignitor Technology
VW Beetle
$289.95
Part #: D186504
(Details)
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The EMPI HEI Ignition Kit improves performance and fuel economy in an easy to install and set-up package. This comprehensive kit was designed and engineered in Anaheim, CA and includes an all new HEI solid state billet distributor, 40,000-volt OE style coil that fits your stock clamp and high-quality 8.5mm plug wires. With simple hand tools you can modernize your ignition system for reliable starting and a more efficient spark. Everything you need is in the kit which includes a degreed billet distributor clamp, advance springs, bushings, spark plug terminal nuts, plug wire separators and O-rings for a clean installation since the EMPI kit doesn t use any other modules or boxes to mount in your engine compartment!
VW Beetle
$319.95
Part #: 00-9442-0
(Details)


Tune Up Kits

Tune Up Kits

37139-EI-1 37139-EI-1
Tune Up Kit for following distributors
#0231178009, #9230081094 or Bosch 009

includes a 03010 Distributor Cap, a 04033 Rotor, 4 Bosch W8AC Spark Plugs and 09001 Spark Plug Ignition Wires, and to send a signal through the distributor an electronic points kit replaces the original points and condenser.

The electronic ignition helps improve fuel economy with a better spark for smoother acceleration. An added bonus is the hassle of replacing the points and condenser periodically is no longer necessary. Points and condensers haven't been offered in automobiles for decades as electronic ignitions simply work better. The Ignition Components fit Bosch 0231178009 & 9230081094 centrifugal (or mechanical) advance distributors as well as the various aftermarket 009 style distributors in 1954 through 1977 Beetles, 1971 through 1979 Super Beetles, 1956 through 1974 Karmann Ghias, 1955 through 1971 Type 2 Bus models and 1973 through 1974 Things.

VW Beetle
$154.95
Part #: 37139-EI
(Details)


Instructions

Instructions

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Bug Me Dvd: Volume 10, Electrical Troubleshooting. 3 Hours of Easy To Follow Instruction, Including:

Battery care, Starting & charging system, Convert from 6v to 12v, Replace turn signal arm, Replace ignition switch, Learn how to solder

VW Beetle

   More About Volume 10
$25.95
Part #: Volume 10
(Details)


General

General

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How To Keep Your Volkswagen Alive, 476 Pages

This classic automotive manual helps dedicated VW owners
fight the war against rust, body rot, and engine failure
to keep their prized cars alive.
Advice and techniques for for Bugs, Karmann Ghias, the VW Bus
and all air-cooled engines.

Wonderful tuneup instructions and advice as well as more advanced work. A real "masterpiece."

VW Beetle
$35.95
Part #: 11-0990
(Details)


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Important Information
The electric ignition replaces the points and condenser in your distributor.
Electronic ignition raises the voltage to the spark plugs thereby
increasing the life of the plugs and improving starting and fuel economy.
These electronic ignition kits are quite easy to install.

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