Ignition Question
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Instructor
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: North Central TENNESSEE
Ignition Question
I have seen those kits that fit inside the distributor leaving the car looking stock, but eliminating the points. Has anyone done this and is it worth it?
Thanks,
Alex :chevy
Thanks,
Alex :chevy
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Sarasota FL
Re: Ignition Question (Alex in Germany)
Yes, yes. yes!!!
Pertronix (one of the first dual-point kits) since 1998.
Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1999; approx 115 mph here (but hit 130 on the back straight! :D
[Modified by SebringBill, 11:05 PM 10/3/2001]
Pertronix (one of the first dual-point kits) since 1998.
Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1999; approx 115 mph here (but hit 130 on the back straight! :D
[Modified by SebringBill, 11:05 PM 10/3/2001]
Racer
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Nashville TN
Re: Ignition Question (Alex in Germany)
I changed the points in my distributor to a Mallory uni-lite<sp> about three years ago. My ignition has been maintenance free ever since. My points would start missing above 6000 rpm when they got tired. I would have to replace them every six months. I tried stock and high performance points. The Mallory has gone all the way to 7000, by accident, without missing.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Going too fast over the hill. Iowa
Re: Ignition Question (Alex in Germany)
I have been running a Pertronix for 5-6 years now. The ONLY drawback is that the dwell cannot be adjusted. My meter says it is locked in at 36 degrees and never varies.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Washington Michigan
Re: Ignition Question (magicmachines)
The new Pertronix "Ignitor II" has addressed the fixed-dwell issue; it varies dwell electronically based on rpm (although it still can't be adjusted).
