48 Ignition parts are listed for the 1979 Lotus Elite, in 7 part types, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1979 Lotus Elite, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. Most of the listed parts are Ignition Coil (19 parts), Spark Plug (17 parts) and Distributor Cap (4 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 8 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1979 Lotus Elite.
The most listed brands for 1979 Lotus Elite ignition parts are STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (12 parts), NGK (7 parts) and WELLS (5 parts), plus 10 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Copper / Nickel.
8 parts on this 1979 Lotus Elite page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including SKP SKUC12 (Ignition Coil) and NGK 1233 (Spark Plug). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Condenser / Capacitor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU206T | 🇺🇸 US | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU206 | 🇺🇸 US | Distributor # 41584 | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU207 | 🇺🇸 US | Distributor # 41626 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the capacitors used in this electrical or A/C circuit.
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS supplies the 3 Condenser / Capacitor parts for the 1979 Lotus Elite.
In the Economy grade, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206T.
The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — built to original-equipment specification. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206 is listed in this group.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206T, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU206 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU207.
Distributor Cap
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU429 | 🇺🇸 US | Distributor # 41584 | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU430 | 🇺🇸 US | Distributor # 41626 | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 5D1039 | 🇺🇸 US | Distributor # 41584 | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 5D1042 | 🇺🇸 US | Distributor # 41626 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.
4 Distributor Cap parts for the 1979 Lotus Elite come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU429, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU430 and WELLS 5D1039, plus the other parts above.
Ignition Breaker Points
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU1685 | 🇺🇸 US | Distributor # 41626 | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LU1617P | 🇺🇸 US | Distributor # 41584 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the breaker points in a points-type distributor.
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS supplies both parts for the 1979 Lotus Elite.
Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU1685 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LU1617P.
Ignition Coil
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKP Popular | SKUC12 | 🇺🇸 US | with External Resistor | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | UC12T | 🇺🇸 US | T-Series | View on Amazon |
| FVP | UC15F | 🇺🇸 US | without External Resistor | View on Amazon |
| FVP | UC12F | 🇺🇸 US | with External Resistor | View on Amazon |
| HOLSTEIN | 2IGC0058 | 🇺🇸 US | without External Resistor | View on Amazon |
| HOLSTEIN | 2IGC0056 | 🇺🇸 US | with External Resistor | View on Amazon |
| SKP | SKUC15T | 🇺🇸 US | Fits Coil Packor without External Resistor | View on Amazon |
| SPECTRA PREMIUM | C622 | 🇺🇸 US | PackInternal Resistor Coil | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | UC15T | 🇺🇸 US | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | U505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Popular | 5C1026 | 🇺🇸 US | Requires External Resistor: YES | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | E552C | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | UC15 | 🇺🇸 US | without External Resistor | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | UC12 | 🇺🇸 US | with External Resistor | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | C500 | 🇺🇸 US | Mounting Hardware Included: No | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | C15 | 🇺🇸 US | without External Resistor | View on Amazon |
| WALKER PRODUCTS | 9201001 | 🇺🇸 US | Single Coil | View on Amazon |
| WALKER PRODUCTS | 9201041 | 🇺🇸 US | Single Coil | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 5C1019 | 🇺🇸 US | Used on most import products with 12 Volt system with Internal resistorUniversal 12 Volt Coil | View on Amazon |
This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.
19 Ignition Coil parts are listed for the 1979 Lotus Elite, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, SKP, FVP and 6 other brands. SKP SKUC12 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 9 parts, from SKP, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FVP and 2 other brands. A representative part number is SKP SKUC12.
The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from ACDELCO, WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 2 other brands. ACDELCO U505 is listed in this group.
Ignition Coil Mounting Bracket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | CB1 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | CB2 | 🇺🇸 US | with External Resistor | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brackets that mount the Ignition Coil Mounting. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners.
2 Ignition Coil Mounting Bracket parts for the 1979 Lotus Elite come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS.
Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS CB1 and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS CB2.
Ignition Conversion Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS | 1A4147 | 🇺🇸 US | with Lucas Distributor # 25D412 Volt | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Ignition Conversion kits.
This group shows a single part: WELLS 1A4147.
Spark Plug
Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.024", 0.025", 0.030", 0.032", 0.035", 0.036", 0.040" and 0.044". Replacement brands in this table include NGK, CHAMPION and ACDELCO.
Copper / Nickel
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 1233 | 🇺🇸 US | V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| NGK Popular | 7734 | 🇺🇸 US | StandardPart Number: BPR5ES | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | R43XLS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalConventional | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 315 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.025" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 332 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.025" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 3321 | 🇺🇸 US | Copper Plus | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT | SP436AX | 🇺🇸 US | Copper | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 7327 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | V-Power PlugPre-Set Gap: 0.036" | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 4006 | 🇺🇸 US | StandardPart Number: BPR5ES Solid | View on Amazon |
Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | 41804 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalDouble Platinum | View on Amazon |
| AUTOLITE | APP64 | 🇺🇸 US | Double PlatinumHex Size: 13/16 In | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 7415 | 🇺🇸 US | Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 6597 | 🇺🇸 US | Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 9804 | 🇺🇸 US | IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.03" | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 95525 | 🇺🇸 US | Iridium IX | View on Amazon |
| SKP | SP1042 | 🇺🇸 US | Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip | View on Amazon |
Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 7082 | 🇺🇸 US | G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.040" | View on Amazon |
This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.
17 Spark Plug parts for the 1979 Lotus Elite come from 6 brands — NGK, CHAMPION, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is NGK 1233.
The Copper / Nickel section lists 9 options from NGK, CHAMPION, ACDELCO and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "Copper / Nickel" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. NGK 1233 is listed in this group.
The Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 3 options from ACDELCO, AUTOLITE and CHAMPION — grouped under the catalog's "Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO 41804 is listed in this group.
In the Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, NGK, CHAMPION and SKP supply 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is NGK 6597.
The Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 1 option from NGK — grouped under the catalog's "Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. NGK 7082 is listed in this group.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 1979 Lotus Elite
On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.
- Confirm you have the 2.0L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Ignition Coil and Spark Plug .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ignition parts fit the 1979 Lotus Elite?
Our catalog currently lists 48 ignition parts for the 1979 Lotus Elite across 7 subcategories and 13 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1979 Lotus Elite?
Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1979 Lotus Elite?
Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.024", 0.025", 0.030", 0.032", 0.035", 0.036", 0.040" and 0.044". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1979 Lotus Elite was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1979 Lotus Elite?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 engine. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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