Crane

Haps93 · Post by **Haps93** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:49 pm

I have a 78 Spider and don't have the patience to finesse with the dual points so I'm thinking about putting the Crane XR3000 on. Any advice / pros / cons ?

Cheers,

....Chris

jprisbe · Post by **jprisbe** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 8:29 pm

I haven't done this yet but a friend on the FLU forum installed the crane XR700 and was very pleased with it. He said it definitely improved performance.

lanciahf · Post by **lanciahf** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:41 pm

I used to run with a Crane XR 3000 for many years. Very reiable and easy to install.

Ralph

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:40 pm

my contention is about roadside repairs. With points, you can carry an extra set in the glove box and easily get the car repaired as opposed to the electronic system. When it fails, you get towed home then try to find a vendor that carries replacements

ventura ace · Post by **ventura ace** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 1:17 am

I've been running the Crane XR700, and am very happy with it. Shoot, the car ran great for the first 300 miles before I ever realized that it had the wrong distributor cap on it -- that's how good the Crane ignition is for producing a well regulated spark!!! Because of the wrong cap, I had a 1/2" arc going on inside the cap at the center and at the tip of the rotor at 8000 sparks per minute (4000 rpm). The Crane did just fine, and even better now that I have the correct cap in place!

Plus, I can always carry a set of points and condensor with me to install in case of the unlikely event of a failure. Wouldn't be much different than installing a spare set of points if your points were to quit on you.

alvon

Lincoln M · Post by **Lincoln M** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 12:54 pm

Would anyone know if this crane conversion fits a 1979 2L brava engine?

If so, could someone point me to a link for more info or where to buy such a thing?

Thanks!
Lincoln

Haps93 · Post by **Haps93** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:10 pm

Thanks all for the comments......I am going to give this conversion a try (and also will carry spare points, etc. in the glove box). Anyone know of what coil should accompany the Crane XR3000.

Cheers,

...Chris

jprisbe · Post by **jprisbe** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:14 pm

Keep us posted on your results.

lanciahf · Post by **lanciahf** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:32 pm

Crane PS 40

Thanks all for the comments......I am going to give this conversion a try (and also will carry spare points, etc. in the glove box). Anyone know of what coil should accompany the Crane XR3000.

Cheers,

...Chris

pastaroni · Post by **pastaroni** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 3:29 am

i have a crane system that im not using that i'll sell cheaper than the vendors.. let me know if you want it. we had problems keeping the crane optical trigger piece in place, so we made an aluminum one, works really well. i am not using because distributorless equipment is in the works. email me!

Crane

Crane

A great Upgrade!

Thanks

Crane PS 40 Coile