Electronic Ignition for Maruti 800 carb model - Need Advise

dkamath · 6th October 2007, 20:42

Hi guys, came across an ad some time back, in the mags, about a Co. that claims to have developed an electronic ignition for carburetted Maruti 800 (the Co. name goes by 'Eureka' or so). The system, they say, would enhance the performance of the car, also providing fail-safe service.
My question: Do any of you have an idea on this? Please comment.

mithun · 8th October 2007, 17:11

Will you please be more specific ?

anupmathur · 8th October 2007, 19:43

Maybe you are talking about a contact-less distributor? Surely not a full fledged ECU?

dinar · 8th October 2007, 21:49

hey , the ignition system basically uses the same coil and other stuff...only the distributor is changed from the old mechanical to a contact less system which has magnetic pick up points, so there is no miss fires and constant adjusting is not required... so good and consistent performance..... it's been in in the market since early 90-91 I believe..have driven 800 with this system and it's quit good.
and hey it does have an CDI on CB..

dkamath · 9th October 2007, 09:59

thanks all, for the replies. and sorry for the delay in reverting.
yes dinar, that's exactly the one i'm interested in knowing more about.
if you got more info about where i can go take a look, please let me know.
thanks in advance

rdkarthik · 11th October 2007, 08:28

I installed one on a friends car, it works great. Its runing for the past 2.5 years without needing a look. Engine cranks easily, runs smoother ,better throttle response....

rdkarthik · 11th October 2007, 08:31

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Originally Posted by dinar

hey , the ignition system basically uses the same coil and other stuff...only the distributor is changed from the old mechanical to a contact less system which has magnetic pick up points, so there is no miss fires and constant adjusting is not required... so good and consistent performance..... it's been in in the market since early 90-91 I believe..have driven 800 with this system and it's quit good.
and hey it does have an CDI on CB..

I guess the 'eureka' one in question comes with its own set of ignition coils, distributor and pickup mechanism.

anupmathur · 11th October 2007, 08:38

I think they used to claim it is fitted on top of existing distributor and it would be possible to revert to original condition within minutes.
I could be wrong here.

rkbharat · 11th October 2007, 09:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdkarthik

I installed one on a friends car, it works great. Its runing for the past 2.5 years without needing a look. Engine cranks easily, runs smoother ,better throttle response....

Do we have to remove the existing Carburetor, and put in a new system. What is the estimated cost involved.

I have M800 recently revived, Just 6600KM driven. I am very much interested to know more about it.

dkamath · 19th October 2007, 22:15

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Originally Posted by rkbharat

I have M800 recently revived, Just 6600KM driven. I am very much interested to know more about it.

that makes it two of us now

hi rdkarthik, any more info from your end on where you sourced it from, will be of help. can you please pass on the contact details of the dealer/stockist, if you still got it? thanks in advance

rdkarthik · 21st October 2007, 13:56

The one i has was given to me by a friend, let me see if i can get more info on where you can source one.

Your carb remains as it is. Its just the distributor and coils that are to be replaced.

dinar · 21st October 2007, 17:23

guys sorry for not replying for so long, my friend had new distributor , new cables and CDI changed nothing else.but now it comes with new coils... I think you have to order it directly from the company...my friend had done the same...

dkamath · 25th October 2007, 22:54

thanks to both of you, and sorry for not taking a look into this thread.
rdkarthik, if its a "Eureka" kit that your friend's got, then i must be having the contact info too. else, please pass it on sometime.

Ravi Yadav · 26th October 2007, 11:50

Now three of us.I would also go for it.

Sankar · 27th October 2007, 19:20

The Eureka kit is made by Autoescorts in Mumbai. The contact person is a guy named Kiran Bhide. They make oints replacement kits for Bullet as wel. I tried contacting him through email but the email id is not working.

If anyone has contact info of Autoescorts please let me know.

6th October 2007, 20:42	#1
dkamath BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: BLR / MLR Posts: 580 Thanked: 162 Times	Electronic Ignition for Maruti 800 carb model - Need Advise Hi guys, came across an ad some time back, in the mags, about a Co. that claims to have developed an electronic ignition for carburetted Maruti 800 (the Co. name goes by 'Eureka' or so). The system, they say, would enhance the performance of the car, also providing fail-safe service. My question: Do any of you have an idea on this? Please comment.
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8th October 2007, 17:11	#2
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	Will you please be more specific ?
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8th October 2007, 19:43	#3
anupmathur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,095 Thanked: 311 Times	Maybe you are talking about a contact-less distributor? Surely not a full fledged ECU?
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8th October 2007, 21:49	#4
dinar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: goa Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 57 Times	hey , the ignition system basically uses the same coil and other stuff...only the distributor is changed from the old mechanical to a contact less system which has magnetic pick up points, so there is no miss fires and constant adjusting is not required... so good and consistent performance..... it's been in in the market since early 90-91 I believe..have driven 800 with this system and it's quit good. and hey it does have an CDI on CB..
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9th October 2007, 09:59	#5
dkamath BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: BLR / MLR Posts: 580 Thanked: 162 Times	thanks all, for the replies. and sorry for the delay in reverting. yes dinar, that's exactly the one i'm interested in knowing more about. if you got more info about where i can go take a look, please let me know. thanks in advance
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11th October 2007, 08:28	#6
rdkarthik BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 206 Thanked: 13 Times	I installed one on a friends car, it works great. Its runing for the past 2.5 years without needing a look. Engine cranks easily, runs smoother ,better throttle response....
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11th October 2007, 08:38	#8
anupmathur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,095 Thanked: 311 Times	I think they used to claim it is fitted on top of existing distributor and it would be possible to revert to original condition within minutes. I could be wrong here.
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21st October 2007, 13:56	#11
rdkarthik BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 206 Thanked: 13 Times	The one i has was given to me by a friend, let me see if i can get more info on where you can source one. Your carb remains as it is. Its just the distributor and coils that are to be replaced.
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21st October 2007, 17:23	#12
dinar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: goa Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 57 Times	guys sorry for not replying for so long, my friend had new distributor , new cables and CDI changed nothing else.but now it comes with new coils... I think you have to order it directly from the company...my friend had done the same...
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25th October 2007, 22:54	#13
dkamath BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: BLR / MLR Posts: 580 Thanked: 162 Times	thanks to both of you, and sorry for not taking a look into this thread. rdkarthik, if its a "Eureka" kit that your friend's got, then i must be having the contact info too. else, please pass it on sometime.
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26th October 2007, 11:50	#14
Ravi Yadav BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UP-15 Posts: 146 Thanked: 12 Times	Now three of us.I would also go for it.
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27th October 2007, 19:20	#15
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,778 Thanked: 9,212 Times	The Eureka kit is made by Autoescorts in Mumbai. The contact person is a guy named Kiran Bhide. They make oints replacement kits for Bullet as wel. I tried contacting him through email but the email id is not working. If anyone has contact info of Autoescorts please let me know.
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