123 Ignition Programmable Distributor for Porsche 914

Going over the 123 Ignition distributor for Porsche 914

[@edmadak8352]

Hi Thomas nice video. Please encourage your subscribers to always use a timing light to verify or sync the motor with the app. Simply warm up the engine and using your timing light confirm for example 14 deg @ 1000 rpm. If it is not reading that simply loosen the distributor and move it until it does. Then tighten up the distributor. Once you verify one point is correct all the others will follow.

[@UberWerks914]

Hi Ed, Yes, the manual tells you to put the motor at TDC, then rotate the distributor until the light aligns with the hole. That gets it basically set. I did it a little different. While, I did do that, I wanted to make sure. So I studied the advance curve and chose a point on the incline. I choose a point on the rise, that way I know what the advance should be at when at a certain RPM. Then you can use the app which reads RPM and tells you advance. You can then dial it in perfectly by rotating the distributor. No timing light is needed if you use the 123 that has the app.

[@tthams73]

I installed one on my ‘72 240z. It literally brought the car to life. It was absolutely amazing!

[@UberWerks914]

Sounds like a fun car!

[@tthams73]

@@UberWerks914 well it was. We’ve got it stripped for paint and body. We’re building L28 motor to drop in when it’s all the paint’s all done. But the 123ignition will definitely be going in. I’ve really impressed with the product. out of all the modifications, the 123 had the most dramatic impact on how the car idles, runs and accelerates.

[@6x6Tortuga]

Did I see an Aubergine 914 at the end of this video?

[@mathewboyd3746]

Does the 123 for D jet have a,few extra low voltages wires? If the D jet version was fully adjustable would it be more adaptable for performance EFI?

[@UberWerks914]

No, just the three wires. You can use it with EFI. See my other video.

[@markalcorn5791]

Thomas, thanks for the video. Does the D-Jet model address the need for trigger points? I have a 1972 Porsche 914 1.7L with original D-Jet fuel injection. Thanks for any input.

[@UberWerks914]

Yes, that’s precisely what it’s for. A great replacement for worn trigger points.

[@markalcorn5791]

@@UberWerks914 Thanks, Thomas. Your help is greatly appreciated.

[@mikie.1422]

i just bought a 914.4 and the ignition is locked on it what’s the best way to get it unlocked so i can drive it home? i tried to just muscle it but couldn’t. anything will help

[@1967250s]

You'll have to disassemble the steering column, ignition, and lock.

[@Rocco101]

Which do u choose for carburated 2.0

[@UberWerks914]

The one without DJet will work fine

[@earlkermit]

Can you address if it makes the car perform better such at idle and acceleration.

[@UberWerks914]

Yes it does. Timing is more precise.

[@NormT2a]

Question. If you want to set the 123 Ignition to 10 Over tdc. How do you do that?

[@UberWerks914]

The app allows for tuning a custom advance curve at each rpm.

[@NormT2a]

@@UberWerks914 what if I only have a Distributor without bluetooth etc. Only the standard 123 Ignition with vacum

[@UberWerks914]

@@NormT2a then you would select one of the pre programmed curves.

[@MrNipperthedog]

what in the world are you talking about? My 1.8 has points and works fine......

[@UberWerks914]

I was talking mechanical/vacuum distributors and how the 123 can solve various problems, especially for D Jet cars.