New SVDA Dizzy, Who's running one of these? How is it? Options

[KaptKaos]

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=395069

I have a 1.7 with a carb cam, and am about to put 40idfs on it (replacing the 44idfs there now). Currently running a 009 and it runs like crap. I have an 050, but methinks something is seriously wrong with it, as I can't get it to even cough.

The 40s have a vacuum port. I have read positive things about vacuum advance, and someone posted about this dizzy.

Any feedback on this? Things I need to be on the lookout for, etc??

[IronHillRestorations]

Sometimes you pay more to get a product that is ready to run, sometimes you save money and do free R & D for the seller.

[KaptKaos]

Sometimes you pay more to get a product that is ready to run, sometimes you save money and do free R & D for the seller.

While I know in absolute dollars, it's not a lot, but it's over 100% premium. So if there are significant upgrades/changes for type IV motors, then I would reasonably consider the difference. If it is a clone SVDA, with stock advance and pertronix versus hotspark, then I wouldn't consider the premium.

I am not sure what a reasonable premium for John's expertise and support are. I am open to those discussions as well.

Thoughts? Has anyone asked John what he does to his SVDAs? Are they real Bosch units?

LMK Thx

[jcd914]

Sometimes you pay more to get a product that is ready to run, sometimes you save money and do free R & D for the seller.

While I know in absolute dollars, it's not a lot, but it's over 100% premium. So if there are significant upgrades/changes for type IV motors, then I would reasonably consider the difference. If it is a clone SVDA, with stock advance and pertronix versus hotspark, then I wouldn't consider the premium.

I am not sure what a reasonable premium for John's expertise and support are. I am open to those discussions as well.

Thoughts? Has anyone asked John what he does to his SVDAs? Are they real Bosch units?

LMK Thx

From Aircooled.net:
http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewprodu...001&cartid=

"they are based on BRAND NEW Genuine Bosch"

"Starting with a brand new unit, we then re-curve them to OUR SPECS, depending on what induction you are using."

"It is humorous to see other shops and stores starting to jump on the "Vacuum Advance Bandwagon". We developed the SVDA over a decade ago due to our own tuning problems with centrifugal only distributors. ACN was ridiculed and attacked for "selling something that isn't needed", and now these same "experts" are telling everyone of the benefits of vacuum advance. The funny part we educated THEM on how and why it works, and now all of a sudden they are the experts, LOL. We know more about tuning and setting up the SVDA then anyone, even our installation instructions point out several "mistakes" the other guys overlook."

Sounds to me, like John knows what he is doing.
Recurving a distributor is relativly easy.
Recurving a distributor and getting it right, it is hard.

Jim

[KaptKaos]

"they are based on BRAND NEW Genuine Bosch"

This is the language (BOLD) that has me worried. What does "based on" mean? I guess I will call tomorrow and ask. If those are German Bosch components, I think I could live with the additional costs.

Sounds to me, like John knows what he is doing.
Recurving a distributor is relativly easy.
Recurving a distributor and getting it right, it is hard.

Jim

I agree Jim, but like I said, if I am paying a premium, I would like the quality with it.

I didn't want to call him and offend him. I was hoping someone knew what the real differences are.