Two Easy Questions???

[JimmyC379]

1. I have a LC Excel and the rev limiter does not seem to work. I have reved the Excel to 7,000 rpm by accident a few times. What I want to know is what is a "safe" RPM for a low compression engine?

2. Does the 1984 Excels have an Electronic Ignition system?

Thanks

[Ozzy_UK]

1) well i can tell you i managed to hit about 8500rpm on the odd accidentle down change on mine about 2 years ago, with no adverse effects...
always found it was fastest on track when i only rev'd it to about 5900rpm then changed and kept it in the torque band...

2) cant tell you mine was an 87

Oz.

[KevW]

I took my SE on the track in April and hit 7000rpm a few times to no apparent ill effect. I personally wouldn't make a habit of it though.

[tr0078]

Hi James

The 84 does has a Lucas Electronic ignition system, though I would check to see if yours still has it fitted.

The Lucas units don't have the best reputation (though I haven't had trouble with mine) and often get replaced with aftermarket ones - such as a Lumenition or Crane system. The Lucas rev limiter won't work with some of these, so it is disconnected.

I'll take a pic of the rev limiter tonight so you can compare it to whats in yours
(I'm halfway through a cam belt change so it's all pretty easy to see right now)

Cheers

Brad

[Lotus-e-Clan]

Yes, remember that Lucas is otherwise known as "The Prince of Darkness", so don't be too surprised if your limiter has failed.

[JimmyC379]

Thanks guys for your responses. I have been thinking of replacing the ignition with a MSD unit just for peace of mind, reliability and the fact I will then have a rev limiter. I did not know there was an aftermarket distributor available for the Excel. I would be interested to do this as well. Does anyone know the part number that will fit the Excel?