'73 450sl points to elec. ignition upgrade!

[Chaosmosis]

I upgraded from points to Crane Cams electronic ignition XR3000 and High output coil it only took a half hour and started first time and I'm a newby. If you are having ignition problems or don't want to worry about points any more, if your original electronic ignition has gone out this is a much cheaper alternative you may want to look into this, the performance is immediately noticable and cost is around $200.

George:p

[zeggate]

I have a 1973 also how is your gas mileage now and can you share your step by step workflow? Do you have an email address for the company

[Gregy]

Please, can you send me the exact brand and type of the used pieces for your 'electronic ignition XR3000' upgrade. I would like to do the same, but nobody is able to help me.

Thank you
gregorylacombe@hotmail.com

[Wes Bender]

Gregy:

Go to Crane Cams web site and click on Points Conversion. That should take you to the XR3000 and XR700 (and other) systems.

They also show a list of sources, some of which are in the Netherlands and Germany (but not Belgium).

I have installed the XR700 system and one of their hot coils on my '70 280SL. Great system and you never need to set the timing again.

Wes

[zeggate]

Have you seen any increase in your gas mileage?

[Gregy]

Yes, it has suddenly increased 1 month ago with 30% or even more !

Greg