Luminition ignition

rich777

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Can anyone advise where the live wire is taken from the car.and best place to place module.
Does it matter if I fit it sideways to somwhere on bulkhead.
Much appreciated
Rich
 
Hi Rich,

Ideally the power module should be placed as low as you can, the orientation does not matter. The module is waterproof so getting wet is not a problem. I have seen them fitted on top of the slam panel with a piece of the rubber cushion removed to allow airflow. Some people place them near the coil, but Lumenition advise that is not ideal. You could fit it down low in front of the radiator if you wish.

Ron.
 
Hmm- why should it be low? And what adverse effects are to be had if it's near the coil? Might have to move mine.....
 
Hmm- why should it be low? And what adverse effects are to be had if it's near the coil? Might have to move mine.....

Hi Rob,

Comes down to physics, hot air is less dense then cool air combined with the safe operating temperature range of the power module, -55 degrees to 85 degrees C. Exceeding the higher temperature can reduce the lifespan of the module.
When I purchased my kit circa 1990, I received this additional piece of advise from the importer/distributor. I followed this advice with the module working for the next 25 years. ;)

Ron.

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Physics might play a part, but not over such a distance of six inches in a confined space.
 
Physics might play a part, but not over such a distance of six inches in a confined space.

No one mentioned moving it a mere 6 inches. The wires are sufficiently long enough to move it far more than that and into a much cooler location.

Ron.
 
Hmm. I might have to relocate mine. I never doubted it, but I always like to know 'why'. Used to piss my teachers off no end....
 
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