What electronic ignitions options are available locally in Australia (ideally Melbourne) to fit 2ltr pinto. I've got standard ignition set up in my RS Project car but want to go electronic set up.

Most of the stuff seems to come from UK, plenty of variation-Lumenition etc.  Also plenty of kits to convert standard dizzy to electronic, don't really know of any Aussie stuff.  Len

http://www.pertronix.com.au/
 
i used this. never had a problem with it when i had a pinto. easy to fit yourself.

I spoke to Performance ignitions and they have a kit for $220. I'll try Petronix as well.
 
Thanks for the recommendations. 

A programmable ignition is money very well spent. Many moons ago I had a points conversion nd it was much much better than points, many because it was perfect forever.
Since then I have installed probably a 100 programmable ignitions on motorcycles and I see a healthy 5-6hp gain (on a 60hp engine) across the rev range.
For my Mk2 I have been looking at the Stealth and the Aldon ignitions(as well as points conversion) as I like the Dwell map feature but something that has 4 coil output and can be linked to a TPS is far superior. As I find on multi cylinder engines there is twist in the crank putting each cylinders timing out a bit. Much better for fuel economy too.
As with any programmable ignition you always have to check that programmed advance =crank rotation

Contact Scorcher ignition in Nunnawading as they do a Magna conversion to the escort dizzy that many many people use and swear by
 
Matt

The main consideration is the coil you are able to use and hence the energy of the spark.
If you can, find a Bosch dizzy with one of their BIM modules on the side.
These would be mated to the MEC717/718 or HEC717/718 coil. Plugs are usually set to 1.0mm to 1.2mm gap.
This gives you a high energy ignition - with benefits.
This delivers 3 to 4 times the spark energy than any of the alternatives that use the 3 ohm style coil (pertronix, 123 Ignition, aldon, etc). 
 
The advantage of this type of dizzy with BIM is that it has variable dwell so has maximum energy across the rev range.
The BIM module also boosts spark energy at startup and cuts coil power if the ignition is left on without the engine running.
As with any of the "old" leaded fuel dizzies, it will need to be regraphed for unleaded.
 
I agree with 2T Institute that a programmable one would be very beneficial to use.
Have not seen one of those that also delivers optimum high energy spark, unfortunately.
In my case I went for the Bosch over a programmable but low energy setup.
 
In my case (1600 Kent) I am using a Bosch dizzy with BIM140 off a Fiesta..bought in the UK via eBay.
Performance Ignitions did the re-graphing to suit unleaded and my cam.
Really BIG difference to the previous Lucas fitted with Petronix and GT40 coil.

Had a look at the Stealth and the Aldon Amethyst ignition.
These were not around when I was choosing my current setup.
Nice stuff.
Looks like one could use the GT40R coil (1.5ohm) with the Aldon Amethyst.
That in conjunction with its dwell control would deliver good energy to the plugs.
The main issue with dwell is overheating the coil at low revs/idle.
A hot coil can reduce energy output by 50%.
 
There were no details on coil selection on the Stealth site.
It does also have dwell control.
If it can handle a 1.5ohm coil then it would be a nice option as well.  
 
Neither is a high energy ignition but the programmability makes them very attractive.