Points conversion
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Safety Car
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From: Orange County Ca
Points conversion
Just changed out my Pertronix unit for the second and last time. First unit lasted about a year, then was replaced on warrantee. Second unit lasted 1 1/2 to 2 years then kaput. Running points now.
Any suggestions for points conversion? 69 bb 5800 rpm max.
Any suggestions for points conversion? 69 bb 5800 rpm max.
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From: Forked River NJ
I am running a Crane HI6 ignition box. I am using a set of heavy duty points to trigger the ignition box. Mine runs to 7000 rpm and never has missed a beat. Also has a rev limiter which I have used many times. Mine has been in the car for 6 years now. Stock recurved distributer.
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Safety Car
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From: Orange County Ca
Just looking for somthing to replace the points and keep the stock look. The pertronix actually worked well, but is not reliable. The guy running the dyno about 6 months ago said the spark was very strong. Said they sell alot of them. I already had one installed, so he wasn't trying to sell me anything. I think the heat kills these things. I can fry eggs on everything under my hood. So, looking for a, in the distributor, points replacement. Thanks for the help.
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From: At my Bar drinking and wrenching in Lafayette Colorado
I run points in all my cars and just check the dwell once a year.... We ran points in our NHRA Record holder Super Stock car and just backed it up with an MSD and a good coil... tough to beat. Skip the conversion and use a good set of points like the NAPA/Echlin CS786. Supplement with an MSD if you want a slight upgrade. 
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Safety Car
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From: Orange County Ca
Lars, thanks for the insite. I think I will stick with the points. Any advantage to get a high voltage or low resistance coil? I assume the ballast resistor should also be kept? Thanks again.
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From: Little Rock AR
Originally Posted by Gordonm
I am running a Crane HI6 ignition box. I am using a set of heavy duty points to trigger the ignition box. Mine runs to 7000 rpm and never has missed a beat. Also has a rev limiter which I have used many times. Mine has been in the car for 6 years now. Stock recurved distributer.
I run that setup on my DZ 302. Realy smooths out the idle. Maybe too much if you know what I mean. Runs up to 7000 RPM with the high RPM NAPA Echlin Points and a stock coil. No problems at all. 
Rev limiter adjusts with a screwdriver too. It looks stock because the "box" is mounted under the dash out of sight.-Mark.
Last edited by stingr69; Nov 12, 2005 at 09:25 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Little Rock AR
Originally Posted by Gordonm
I am running a Crane HI6 ignition box. I am using a set of heavy duty points to trigger the ignition box. Mine runs to 7000 rpm and never has missed a beat. Also has a rev limiter which I have used many times. Mine has been in the car for 6 years now. Stock recurved distributer.
I run that setup on my DZ 302. Realy smooths out the idle. Maybe too much if you know what I mean. You don't need to replace the points anymore because they only act as a switching device. Runs up to 7000 RPM with the high RPM NAPA Echlin Points and a stock coil. No problems at all. Rev limiter adjusts with a screwdriver too. -Mark.
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