Electronic Ignition Conversion for Cars, bakkies and some Motorcycles
MrCarman Electronic Ignition System brings modern reliability to your golden oldie – without compromising its original charm.
I personally converted most of my old vehicles to this system. On all them I experienced easier start, better throttle response, better performance and better fuel consumption.
Preserve the legacy. Drive with confidence
You also do not have to constantly adjust the point gap or replace condensers.
It became standard for me to install the MrCarman system on my old cars.
On some of the old cars like the Pontiac, I install the unit inside the cabin under the dash and only send the wires to the engine bay. That way you do not destroy the authenticity of the car that much and an untrained eye will never guess that you converted it.
By replacing the condenser with the MrCarMan module you combine the mechanical reliability of points and the performance gain of an electronic ignition system.
The points now act only as a pulse trigger, thus triggering only an extremely low current. Because the points only switch millivolts it will never burn and will probably outlast your vehicle.
The MrCarMan ignition module ensures optimum spark delivered throughout the rev range, creating a more efficient ignition system than the old condenser system.
This will improve performance and economy.
You can use this coil: https://www.4x4direct.co.za/spares-online/10886-electronic-ignition-coil-110006.html
You will have to convert your vehicle to negative earth to fit it, thus loosing the originality of your vehicle.
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MrCarMan Electronic Ignition Systems
Convert your old point system to electronic ignition
Compatible with 2–8 cylinder petrol engines, Carbureted Motorcycles included
More reliable, better fuel consumption, better performance
NOT Suitable for Positive Earth vehicles!!
When your car has an old points type coil it is best to replace coil with coil suitable for electronic ignition. See link below.
Ignite your Passion for Vintage – Cars & Carbureted Motorcycles (for example: BMW Boxer, Moto Guzzi and Japanese makes)
Compatible with 2–8 cylinder petrol engines which still uses points and condenser
Keep the Existing Distributor Original
Improved Performance & Reliability with same classic feel
Starts on Cold or Hard start every time
Cleaner Emissions, longer intervals with oil change and much more benefits
My list so far where I successfully used it is: 1971 Ford Ranchero 6 Cylinder, 1956 Pointiac Chieftain 6 Cyl, 1955 Pointiac Strato Streak V8, Land Rover series 2A petrol, Nissan L28, 2x Toyota 4y in SFA Hilux.
When your car has an old points type coil, replace it with a coil suitable for electronic ignition coil as the internal resistance is lower than the old points coil.
Note that this unit is NOT Suitable for Positive Earth vehicles! (As I found out on my MGB)
Installing is quick and easy:
-KEEP ORIGINAL POINTS (Points become a trigger and does not arc/burn anymore) Never replace points again
-NO MODIFICATIONS to distibutor keep your classic car/motor bike original.
– If there is a ballist resistor present, please bypass to get full 12 volt circuit.
– Make sure that EARTH STRAP FROM ENGINE/GEARBOX are secure for propper 6,12 volt circuit.
– Rev-Counter Wire goes back on negative side of coil.
-DISCONNECT CONDENSOR TOTALLY (Unreliable)
-OUR UNIVERSAL UNIT CAN BE FITTED IN ANY 2, 4, 6, 8 cylinder PETROL CAR or MOTORBIKE WITH POINTS
– 6 & 12 VOLT CARS
-EASY D.I.Y INSTALLATION
-START AT FIRST GO
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
|---|---|
| MPN | ELEC-IGNITION |
| Brand | MrCarMan |
| Condition | New |













