quote:Originally posted by JFB #05177:
Taken current off the ignition switch by itself is on my list of mods.
Just curious about the dexterity (and coordination) need to hold the START PB, spin motor, flip key from ACC to RUN, then releasing START PB on firing.
Interesting, I got no hits with google about delayed IGN ON starting
Why re-invent the wheel? The P-E components will do everything you want.
You unlock the column with the key, leave it in run and IF you opt for the push button start, press the button.
There is very little electric load on that button. It is opted to with a simple jumper wire on the board and if you locate the board in an accessible location, you can always go back to the start by the ignition switch, it is easy to go back to by unplugging that wire.
Durability of the push button would be THAT button that YOU select.
Mine is here on the column. It is the red button on the right.
Only the uneducated are going to opt for MSD or anything else then the P-E. Racers commonly go through several MSD units a year.
If your's is a street car you do not want that lack of reliability. At least I don't.
Rebel against it as you choose for any reason that you want to, but in the end you are only shooting yourself in the foot.
A standard P-E engine controller is plenty, it is $295. It is what you want, with manufacturers support if you need it included.
The P-E IGNITION controller should really be considered mandatory for safety reasons. The original load on the ignition switch is big and in a 45 year old harness is dangerous. It makes a lousy foot warmer and you need fireproof shoes as well with it.
"You" talk about $3,000 worth of tires PLUS custom wheels, but won't go for $300 for the controller? I understand "show vs. go", but it is not a good psychological profile to project. Hum? I don't get that?
It's a funny thing about cost. If you like the product you won't remember about the stress over the cost that you had.
If you hate it, you will never forget what it cost...probably hate it forever?
I don't tell anyone what to do or what they should do. If you ask, I tell what I know. Someone asked. I answered.
