4channel Direct fire ignitor solutions

[takai]

Ok, im after a better method of doing ignition than the CA18DET ignitors. As good as they are it is a pain to replace them every time it screws up.
So what im after is either 2x2channel or 1x4channel ignitors. I phoned the local Repco about the Bosch 4channel unit and the guy on the other end almost had an aneurism at the $500ish price tag.

So anyone have cheaper options, im using direct fire, so i cant run 008s sadly, and i want to get out to Mallala this weekend, so off the shelf is pretty necessary. Cost is also an issue, i like to be able to eat.
Ideas?

[kingmick]

dizzyless, crank wheel setup! perfect!
as to cheap couldnt tell you! but if your already have aftermarket ecu, the sensor and laser cut wheel will be under $250 and the dizzy blank off plate is cheap and easy!

[takai]

Uhhh, Mick, i dont need a CAS or dizzy, i just need a 4 channel ignitor, everything else is working fine, ignitors just keep going bang.

[kingmick]

sorry miss read it! you using autonic ecu? i know they like eating some ignitors. cheap setup i couldnt tell you!

[takai]

Haltech ECU, the eating ignitors issue has been fixed, but i dont like my chances of finding another ignitor for less than a new setup.

[kingmick]

do a net search then hit the wreckers is the only cheap way i can think of. i have a few toyota ones here if you know which ones will suit your need. you can have it ill just post it if it helps. can lend you the bosche 4-1 out of one of the racecars but ill need it back in a few weeks as a last resort.

[JustCallMeOrlando]

Microtech X4. Retail for $150, can be found cheaper even with the flying loom Look neat, and brand new.

[takai]

The question is where to get one from at short notice. I see that the X6s are up on the Microtech site for $100, but no listing for the X4s.

[JustCallMeOrlando]

You have PM coming.

[takai]

Just gave the local microtech supplier a ring, and he cant get an X4 for a few days at least.
Waiting for pm

[thechuckster]

... or you get a chip-based solution as per thje magasquirts- IGBT (VB921) - a 3 pin unit lump of silicon. Mount onto a flat lump of alloy for a heatsink, requires ECU that does dwell control and switches to ground to fire.

Glens Garage (US$6 ea)

DIY Autotune (US$5.50 ea)

Also, RA autosport can buidl these into an ECU for you - plus they have lots of connectors and wiring stuff...

I ordered 5 x VB921's from Glen's Garage (i'll be using 2 at best) so i have spares.

cheers,
Charles.

[JustCallMeOrlando]

The X4 is essentially a box with 4 of those inside. Would be worth a lookin if you can get them in time.

[takai]

Yeah, but again, not instantly available. Im really champing at the bit to get out there this weekend.
Even if it does mean sourcing another stinking CA18DET ignitor

[thechuckster]

i think there's an AUS available fairchild IGBT that does pretty much the same thing as the VB921.

I'll scour thru my chat logs for the URL that wilbo found.

cheers,
charles.

[d-shiznit]

I just ordered a microtech x4 from www.vpw.com.au
$118.24 not including postage..