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Any experience out there with RPI's replacement ignition amplifier on +8s? Any quantifiable or anecdotal improvement? I'm not experiencing any obvious problems with my ignition system but always looking for sensible improvements. Charlie
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Charlie
They are a waste of money IMHO. I had one fitted , and when they did it they claimed that the ignition needed advancing because the amplifier would "see the signal earlier"
I was not convinced of this at the time , and on checking with others more knowledgable than I , think that is incorrect.
Yes there was a marginal improvement , BUT this came from the ignition advance and the car seemed to need the premium unleaded fuel thereafter.
I have since removed it totally, and can confirm it made no difference.
I think I still have it somewhere, if you are still curious and would like to try it , I will post it to you for the price of the stamps.
Andy G
1999 +8 , Indigo Blue.
Ex-John McKecknie/Mike Duncan 1955 +4 racer.
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Charlie
... they claimed that the ignition needed advancing because the amplifier would "see the signal earlier"
I'd call that stating the bleeding obvious Andy!! 
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
'90 LR 90 SW
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Confirms my suspicions. I'm always wary of aftermarket electronic devices. OE stuff is usually well designed, developed and manufactured. Even Lucas!
I've found 123 distributors to be well made and reliable so I'll stick with the stock setup until it gives me any trouble, then bite the bullet and go with a complete 123 unit.
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Ran a 123 dizzy on my '76 4/4 - excellent product 
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
'90 LR 90 SW
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