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Dec 12, 2009 | 01:57 AM

#21

spinadog

Pro

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From: Bloomfield Hills MI

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Originally Posted by drspencer

Where could you hide the MSD box? I've heard of people hiding it in the battery compartment, but that seems like a tight fit.

Thanks

I didn't fully hide it. It's located on the passenger inside fender above the water reservoir for the washers. Easy to remove should it be decided and I can swap chips too.

Dec 12, 2009 | 08:15 AM

#22

movinup

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From: Cape Coral Florida

Just installed Pertronix here.........

Dec 12, 2009 | 05:25 PM

#23

oldsarge

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From: Canboro Ontario

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Originally Posted by billla

I've put in a bunch of the Pertronix Ignitor II's - it's a quick install and they work perfectly.

http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor2/default.aspx

I have used both Pertronics and MSD in my orig. dist. easy fix, work better than points and still looks stock.

Dec 13, 2009 | 11:43 AM

#24

sofast4u

Cruising

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From: Rockland county NY

electronig ignition

PERTRONIZ IS THE WAY TO GO. I'VE HAD IT FOR ABOUT THREE YEARS NOW ON MY BB AND NEVER LOOKED BACK 45,000 VOLT COIL AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE FACTORY INSTALL GOOD LUCK jeff

Dec 17, 2009 | 08:58 PM

#25

SoCalErv

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From: Native Californian CALIFORNIA

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Originally Posted by PeteZO6

I've had one of those on my '69 for about 3 years now. It was easy to install and has worked fine for me. Yes it's pricey, but I like the one wire hookup, looks completely stock.

I am looking to install one of these in my 69 small block. I am with you I want electronic but appearance of a stock car. How long did it take you to install and were there any lessons learned you could pass on?

Dec 17, 2009 | 11:23 PM

#26

WhiteC3

Racer

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From: Franksville Wisconsin

Pertronix gets my Vote......

Feb 13, 2010 | 07:00 PM

#27

Paul L

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From: Ontario

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Originally Posted by jackson

Points do work well when all in good shape & tune; when dist in good shape & system has proper ballast, they don't require constant maintenance.

There were tach drive HEI on fleabay in last few days for UNDER $80 ... cheap enough.

Absolute stealth electronics is Breakerless SE (we put one in a nice 68 SS Camaro) it uses only the single original points dist wire ... it's relatively pricey http://www.lectriclimited.com/breakerless_se.htm

Looks like a nice choice. I have never heard bad reviews of that unit. It's H&M and Lectric Limited at the same price of $159.00. Wish it were cheaper. I might go for it.

Some $2.00 in solid state circuitry and a bit of tin flashing shields. Make you wonder.

Last edited by Paul L; Feb 13, 2010 at 07:04 PM.

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