Coilpack conversion? Electromotive HPV-1

[GregRRich]

I posted this in the engine rebuilding forum as well... wasn't sure which would get a response, so here goes:

I have the opportunity to purchase an Electromotive HPV-1 for my engine project-- a mildly modified 2.4L, which I need to purchase a dizzy for if I don't go with a coilpack option.

The research I've done on this topic seems to be only related to race engines. Is there any reason I wouldn't want to use this for a street application? I live in a state with no emissions testing and warm weather. I'll be running single plugs, dual 40mm Webers, and more than likely some sort of exhaust header system rather than heat exchangers that I really don't need. This is more of a weekend fun car with the occasional track-day, but certainly not trying to build a full-on race car.

Any advice would be much appreciated. This is my first Porsche project, and I'm trying to simplify things rather than work with the original CIS and ignition system (from the previous 2.7 that's more or less toast).

Thanks!

[al lkosmal]

I've used this system on my 77S with 2.7, 9.5:1 JE pistons, e-cams, single-plug,SSi's, 40mm Webers etc.................worked very well on the street

regards,
al

[GregRRich]

Thanks. I can get the entire kit for about $700, so it's more expensive than a comparable distributor-- I just want to be sure this is a viable upgrade worth the expense, and not something intended just for race-car use.