356C Distributor?

gchait · 10-12-2009, 03:46 PM

Looking for a new or rebuilt distributor for my 356C. Pellow recommended a Bosch .050, but they are hard to come by and at least one commentator thinks they underpower the engine because their curve is almost flat. I'm running a 90 hp engine (original case, Solex carbs, 912 heads). I've had terrible experience with Pertronix and other electronic ignition distributors and would prefer to run on points. What do you folks recommend and where can you source it? Thank you.

ked · 10-14-2009, 05:44 PM

this guy can probably help you...
http://glenn-ring.com/bosch/

"all things being equal" (which they never quite are, but none-the-less...), the wisdom seems to be that the model dist that came w/ your 356 is probably preferred (if the car is not heavily modded, etc.). the 356 Registry is where you'll learn alot about 356s... http://www.356registry.com/
good luck!

gchait · 10-14-2009, 09:39 PM

Can't find a rebuilt Bosch 022 distributor in this country. Does anyone have one for sale? Much obliged.

jcnesq · 10-17-2009, 09:08 PM

Agree, check the 356 Registry. What do you have now? If you have an 022, best bet would be to rebuild it.

Also I almost went with Pertronix, and my mechanic (long time 356 guy) talked me out of it.

gchait · 10-18-2009, 01:40 PM

I've had terrible experience with pertronix in the past.

wzlc · 10-24-2009, 09:13 AM

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh,I feel the same too.

10-12-2009, 03:46 PM	#1
gchait User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7	356C Distributor? Looking for a new or rebuilt distributor for my 356C. Pellow recommended a Bosch .050, but they are hard to come by and at least one commentator thinks they underpower the engine because their curve is almost flat. I'm running a 90 hp engine (original case, Solex carbs, 912 heads). I've had terrible experience with Pertronix and other electronic ignition distributors and would prefer to run on points. What do you folks recommend and where can you source it? Thank you.

10-17-2009, 09:08 PM	#4
jcnesq Miserable Old Bastard Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,091	Agree, check the 356 Registry. What do you have now? If you have an 022, best bet would be to rebuild it. Also I almost went with Pertronix, and my mechanic (long time 356 guy) talked me out of it. __________________ Jim 1960 356 B Coupe 2009 Turbo (Basalt / Black, PCCB's, ASS, SS, etc.) 2005 Carrera S (Black / Black, PCCB's ASS, SS, etc.) 2009 Cayenne S (Basalt / Black) (wife's ride) 1/5th scale Pedal Boxster (Kids' ride) HWFMR Official Team Procrastinator Sponsor of TRG 04 LeMans entry Gone but not forgotten: 2004 Targa, 2001 Boxster S, 1997 Targa, 1993 RS America, 2004 Cayenne S, 2005 Cayenne S

10-14-2009, 05:44 PM	#2
ked Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hsv AL Posts: 3,305	this guy can probably help you... http://glenn-ring.com/bosch/ "all things being equal" (which they never quite are, but none-the-less...), the wisdom seems to be that the model dist that came w/ your 356 is probably preferred (if the car is not heavily modded, etc.). the 356 Registry is where you'll learn alot about 356s... http://www.356registry.com/ good luck!

10-14-2009, 09:39 PM	#3
gchait User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7	Can't find a rebuilt Bosch 022 distributor in this country. Does anyone have one for sale? Much obliged.

10-18-2009, 01:40 PM	#5
gchait User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7	I've had terrible experience with pertronix in the past.

10-24-2009, 09:13 AM	#6
wzlc User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 13	Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh,I feel the same too.