Thanks. It has been great since I got it ironed out. It’s in the Bus now, but I’d like to get the same set up for the Bug soon. I bet your 914 is fun to drive!

Wow man that means a lot! That pertronix was an Achilles heel for me LOL, but when you get one going right it’s a world of difference. Glad you got squared away on yours! Dub daily my friend.

Thanks John. I hope that dizzy can stand the test of time. Either way I’ll let it be known 😎

My pleasure and thanks for checkin ‘em out.

Thanks for the info. It’s nice to hear what’s working out there!

That’s awesome. It seems true that when you find a good one it can go forever. My brothers is still trouble free too. The Pertronix is working good in my Bus, but the Bug never liked it. It’s gotta be something in the Bug I just haven’t found yet.

Tis a mystery for sure! Maybe the shaft has a slight wobble/bend that can’t be seen with the naked eye, but demands a stronger than average hold by the clamp? I really don’t know.

Thanks Brian. You know how it is, nothing wrong with running ol’ reliable well kept points. I will say that my brother has been spoiled with his Ignitor II set up though.

Yeah man I think the opinions on these are gonna vary by experience. I do know that the purists can be rough on change though😂 I love them all and each person seems to have their own Aircooled journey that depends on so many variables. To each his own. Thanks for the props friend!

Hey Jimmy I hate to hear that about your buddy’s run…3 months is NOT a fair shake. I’ve got ol’ reliable dizzy tucked away on the Bug for just that reason. I definitely do not trust this thing yet. I was very precise with all other installation instructions and requirements, so if it fails me too soon, I’m letting EVERYONE know😂

Thanks Jay, time will tell. It’d be hard to go back to points after feeling the effects of this. I went out on a limb and gave pertronix a try, but I’ll look elsewhere if it craps out for sure. Thanks for the info on the long-lasting compu-fire.

@@bomberobus now I heard that the newer model of the compu isn't worth getting, meaning it's a gamble. If I were you, go magnaspark if you buy another. Too many good things I've heard from people, plus CB is a great company with quality parts

@@Jayvans_Super ohhhhh I got ya, compu-fire from “back in the day” vs the new ones. Now that makes sense because I haven’t heard good things about the new ones. I’ve seen a couple of fail vids on even the magna spark too, but you’re right about At least it’s from CB….who I love so far. Plus the magna sparks around here (on friends dubs) are running great. So yeah, hope I don’t have to but prob lean toward them

You told me…and were spot on🤙🏼

No one noticed that and probably though i was serious😂

@@bomberobus lol yeah they probably thought you were serious. Driving someone's dub is like flirting with their girl 😂. Of course I don't mind if you drive her every now and then.

@@ratsrevengevdubs1606 yeah some people probably thought “man what a jerk he is.” Guess that’s the risk I take with a sick sense of humor😂

@@bomberobus 😂

Thanks for the props. I’ve always appreciated your insight! Glad you’ve been sharing knowledge on your channel too….good stuff!

@@bomberobus 👍Thanks

Don’t feel too bad. Can’t blame yourself for trying something new every now and then. Sometimes it pays off and sometimes we learn a lesson 🤷🏻‍♂️. I don’t know what size your engine is, but you’re right about the carb combination. I mean technically I could get dual 44’s to work on my own engine but if I have to jet them way down and make a bunch of other compensatory changes then just isn’t worth it. I live a good ol 009 so good luck with that and I appreciate the kind words 🤙🏼

@Bombero Bus VW appreciate you and your channel. My engine was basic 1600dp that got some 85 AA pistons and little machine work prob 1700 cc now. First lowered bug ever owned still getting used to it.

Hey Randall that’s good to hear. Only problem he had was with his oil filled coil that burned up, because it was mounted in a VERY bumpy spot at the time. He replaced with the “off-road” epoxy coil and relocated it with no problem since. The dizzy itself has been a dream since install. The one I installed is overkill for my 1800 but I’m in love with fine tuning my power curve now.

@@bomberobus I don't use oil filled coils. All mine are epoxy

@@randall1959 very interesting. I heard the oil cooled run a little cooler but the epoxy handles the rougher vibes for off-road. Maybe my next one I’ll get epoxy and compare temps….heck where I live I have to Baja just to get from my house to the paved street😂

@@bomberobus I've run them in 100 degree weather but of course all my stuff hangs out in the breeze. You can get finned aluminum covers for them if heat is a concern.

Vipergreen what’s up! I was shocked to see what a difference that clamp made. I think you’re right and it’s not a problem with ALL the old school clamps, just maybe a select few of Empi ones. I found deep in the Samba pages of another guy who had same prob as me with same fix. I also watched the EZGZ vid and if I recall he had a billet clamp. Take care man🤙🏼

@@bomberobus You did your homework. The new distributor should give you better fuel economy and power. Let us know, how it works out for you in the long run.

Hey Mike thats a good question. Answer is…to experiment. Both MSD and Magna have decent reputations in my community. However, the BILLET pertronix is an unknown. Hopefully in time this can provide us better info about the Pertronix BILLET dizzy.

Engine? It’s 1800 88x74. Thanks, the breather set up works great. No main seal leaks or messiness around the crank pulley! Cheers back to ya Canada!

The advanced isn’t locked on mine, but it is an option. It also comes with advance “limiters” so you can hop up the initial timing, but still control the total timing….good for launching. It’s fun to play with, but I’d ALWAYS keep the ol reliable 009 in the bug for a backup to get home when the electronic one goes kaput.

For sure the problem was the inability of the cheap clamp to hold the dizzy secure enough. I could actually see a small wobble as the dizzy turned, no matter how tight I got it. Aluminum is a ok ground, but I don’t think was the bigger issue for me.

@@bomberobus makes total sense.

Yea sir on mine it does work. The instructions even say it will….”tach wire will hook to the same location as stock.” That’s is on the coil. Congrats on three years trouble free. It seems on rare occasions there are duds, but for the most part, when installed correctly these things run great.

@@bomberobus thanks, I'll be looking for a tachometer now.

Cool, maybe let me know how it goes because I had heard similar things as you did on how it wouldn’t work. Something about the variable spark, but I don’t know🤷🏻‍♂️

@bomberobus I'm thinking the reason I thought it wouldn't work was due to not being able to static time the Pertronix ignition. The negative terminal on the coil shows constant voltage, I'm guessing it pulses once the engine is running? I'll post the results once I install the tach. I have a 2110cc in my bug and the gears are definitely lower than stock, especially 3rd and 4th. The previous owner put the transaxle in but I don't know any details. It revs pretty high on the highway so I've wanted the tachometer to actually know.

Looking forward to the outcome. Sounds like that Bug can scoot. I firmly believe that the extra power is needed when trying to drive amongst modern traffic!

Is that electronic fuel injection? I’ve heard that Pertronix does not work right with the “computer” but don’t have any experience with that. It sounds like you’re aware of the ohm specific coils for each distributor version. If it was me then I’d put a voltmeter on the wire that feeds the coil. If it’s getting proper voltage then you have downstream problems. If it’s not getting voltage then I’d use a diagram and trace that wire upstream with the voltmeter until if found voltage. Hopefully your incident didn’t fry anything. I’d also get a completely separate wire and then jump it from the ignition to the coil. If that works then the wire currently in use is bad. An ohm meter can theoretically tell you if that wire is bad, but I’ve always used jump wires on these old VW’s. You may know all of this basic stuff already but that’s where I’d start…basic. Also, Pertronix is SUPER hit and miss. One unit might run fine for years, or you might get to bogus units in a row. It’s really that bad, but if and when you get the right one working, is awesome. Good luck and I’d be interested to hear how things go. Pertronix has been my nemesis on VW’s

@bomberobus thank you for your input, I will be checking to see if I am getting power to the coil as you stated. Will keep you updated on the progress...thanks again