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This product, 034 SVDA Electronic or SKU D17 is one of our best selling distributors of all time.
It is very popular with the air cooled Volkswagen fraternity.
We recommend the 034 SVDA distributor for the Type 1 Volkswagen Beetle Type 2 VW Split Screen Bus/Camper Type 2 VW Bay Window Bus/Camper Type 3 VW Notchback Fastback Squareback.
Which one is best for you depends on the vehicle and its intended use. From the factory, most air cooled Volkswagens were fitted with anall vacuum advance distributor. There were many variations of these made over the years, each intended to work with the various standard carburettors Volkswagen fitted, and to meet ever changing emissions regulations in different territories. Matching the right distributor to the right carburettor on the right engine all these years later can be difficult, which explains why so many of these cars have been fitted with the all centrifugal advance 009 distributor. It’ll work with most VWs, regardless of the carburettor setup, but without the vacuum advance it isn't the ideal distributor for road use.
We always recommend the Bosch 034 for classic Volkswagens unless your car is an early car with Solex PICT30 carbs OR is regarded as a full race application. Our Range - Bosch 034 Type Distributors for Air Cooled Volkswagen and Porsche: Powerspark Bosch 034 SVDA Distributor Electronic About the Bosch 034 SVDA distributor (centrifugal and vacuum advance):
The 034 SVDA (Single Vacuum Dual Advance) is similar to the 009 but in addition to the centrifugal advance, also features a vacuum advance facility giving an extra 10-12 degrees of advance. This allows it to 'sense' the engine load, adding some advance when necessary. This eliminates the 009 flat spot and the extra advance when cruising on a light throttle saves fuel and leads to cooler running temperatures. This is our recommended distributor for all air cooled VWs where a suitable vacuum port is present on the carburettor.
We've sold thousands of these to happy Volkswagen owners over the last 10 years.
Our SVDA works great with most stock carbs*, Weber 34ICT, single or dual Weber IDF and dual Dellorto DRLAs**. ** With Dual twin choke carbs, the SVDA works even better if an anti pulse valve is fitted between the carb and the distributor. Sports Electronic Ignition Distributors:
Looks like an original points distributor but contains an electronic ignition module that uses a magnetic pickup instead of contact breaker points. - To be used with a Standard or Sports ignition coil, resistance reading above 1.4 ohms.
