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Nov 11, 2005 | 08:43 PM

Sayfoo

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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.

Nov 11, 2005 | 09:21 PM

seaboltm

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i like the msd system, but it will run $500 plus

Nov 11, 2005 | 09:33 PM

Gordonm

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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.

Nov 11, 2005 | 09:43 PM

Sayfoo

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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.

Nov 11, 2005 | 10:50 PM

lars

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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.

Nov 11, 2005 | 10:58 PM

Sayfoo

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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.

Nov 12, 2005 | 09:20 AM

stingr69

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordonm

Me too.

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.

Nov 12, 2005 | 09:22 AM

stingr69

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordonm

Me too.

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.