Crane Cams points conversion
 

Anyone put any time on one of these units (XR-i)? Besides the rev limiter, what makes this unit better than the other brands?

Thanks!

Joe

Re: Crane Cams points conversion
 

I put one in over the summer. I wanted the rev limiter as protection at the track. Really worked well for me.. I haven't run with a Petronix ignition but I gather they are pretty similiar. If you do get one you best get the matching Crane coil. Its a drop in for the 293 OEM coil..

Re: Crane Cams points conversion
 

The shop that did the points conversion for my big block Nova only uses the Pertronics as he said the inherent design of the Crane doesn't allow for any wear in the bushings of the original distributor and the timing could bounce around. I would have loved to have the rev limiter but thought I should heed the voice of experience.
John.

Re: Crane Cams points conversion
 

I have a remanufactured distributor that I could use, so the worn bearings shouldn't be a problem.

This distibutor is for a 455 olds, but not necessarily the correct one for my W30 4 speed. Think it's for a 71 442 auto.

What else would I need to do to the distributor? What is really different between one distributor part number and another?

How much does it cost to get an original re-built?

Joe

Re: Crane Cams points conversion
 

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I put one in over the summer. I wanted the rev limiter as protection at the track. Really worked well for me.. I haven't run with a Petronix ignition but I gather they are pretty similiar. If you do get one you best get the matching Crane coil. Its a drop in for the 293 OEM coil..

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Why is the Crane coil a must..??? I have this set up on my 68 BB car and still have the stock coil....does the Crane coil make it work better..??

wilma

Re: Crane Cams points conversion
 

Per Crane, it is recommended with the ignition system. Also higher energy than an OEM coil. Don't think there is a problem running the original coil. Pete Gerling recommended the set up to me. If you have seen him run his Yenko at the track... well nuff said.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: Crane Cams points conversion
 

I used the crane system for about 6 months with a stock coil. I never raced the car, but it ran OK. I switched back to the single point setup.

Re: Crane Cams points conversion
 

Darren, et al: be weary of the rev limiter on the Crane unit, word in the Pure Stock circles from dyno testing is that they start coming in quite a bit earlier than where you set them. Not like an MSD soft touch, which starts pulling back at a set #...

Re: Crane Cams points conversion
 

I'll keep and eye on that. When I installed mine I set it for 4500 to test and it hit there every time. Thanks for the heads up Rob... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif