Crane distributors and Rover engines - question

[Simon Austin]

Can anyone tell me what (if any) Crane distributor will work with a Rover 3.5?  I've been helping on a conversion and the owner is thinking of going this route.

Can't seem to find a part number so thought I'd ask you guys.

Thx!

[mgb260]

Simon , Crane XR700 ignition can be had for GM 215 V8 distributor, don't know about Rover.

[jimbb88]

There was a Crane Fireball something conversion in the distributer on the TR8 I bought a few months ago. DPO had just installed it. Good for almost 75 miles before it crapped out.

I have almost 500,000 total miles on Pertronics in Rover/buick engines and would never run anything else.I bought a complete new Pertronics distributor for  less than $200.00 fot the TR8. They are available for both Rovers and GM 215, or you can buy the Pertronics conversion unit under $100.00.

[Bruce Mills]

Simon

I got my distributor for my Rover 3.5 rebuilt by Advanced distributors http://www.advanceddistributors.com/ and with my Petronics ignitor all seems to work well.


Bruce

[Simon Austin]

Thanks for the info, guys.  I believe we'll be going the Pertronix route as it is a TR8 distributor in the engine right now.  As well, based on personal experience, I'd rather the owner use the Pertronix anyway.

Found this bit of bling on the Pertronix website last night: http://pertronix.com/prod/new/details.aspx?id=136

Fate?  I think so....   I've sent them an email asking about prices.  

Bruce, I had Jeff do some work on the RV8's distributor a while back.  Good guy to know.