Pertronix Ignition?
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Hey Guys, I want to go with electronic ignition. But I like the way I have my pionts distributor curved. What do you think about the pertronix II kit? Or should I go with a Mopar Performance conversion kit with new distributor?
I have a 1971 360 .30 over 9.5-1 compression, J heads 1.88 valves, 68 340 cam, intake and exauhst manifolds with a 625 AFB.
Thanks Scott!
Last edited by ScottG; 03/14/10 09:22 AM.
1966 Coronet 440 conv. original Mauve metallic, with white top and interior. 1971 360, J heads, 625 AFB, 340 cam, intake, and manifolds. With 3.23 SureGrip.
1969 Dart GT: B5 Blue, White top, 318, With A/C
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Re: Pertronix Ignition?
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You could call Don at FBO and ask him to sell you everything except for the dist.
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340 (Currently in shop for stroker assy.)
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Re: Pertronix Ignition?
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thats what I am running in mine points dist with the pertronix points conversion has worked flawless for 9-yrs now just make sure you bypass the BR for a full 12 volts to the coil  keep the dist you have its its curved they way you like,IMO less hassle than recurving another one to soot your neeeds. 
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Re: Pertronix Ignition?
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Does bypassing the BR for the full 12 volts give you a hotter spark?
Thanks Scott!
1966 Coronet 440 conv. original Mauve metallic, with white top and interior. 1971 360, J heads, 625 AFB, 340 cam, intake, and manifolds. With 3.23 SureGrip.
1969 Dart GT: B5 Blue, White top, 318, With A/C
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Re: Pertronix Ignition?
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Quote:
Do you have to use a Pertronix coil or
will the oem coil take the constant 12v ?
I'd recommend you use the epoxy filled Pertronix coil as the ohm ratings/ coil turn ratio is 100:1 vs the factory 70:1
Go with the Pertronix II conversion, eliminate the ballast resistor, use a copper terminal dist. cap,...DO NOT REMOVE the green tape on the rotor magnet, always gap the Hallcell with a PLASTIC feeler gauge, no metal feelers, incl. brass,.....re-time the motor after install, as the intial installation will retard the tining up to 15 degrees,....make sure the dist (point type) used is new or rebuilt, as worn bushings/plates will lead to premature failure,.....and never leave the ignition key on for more than 30 seconds without the engine running as you may/will destroy the HallCell pickup,....if you need to trouble shoot the electrical system for periods of time without the engine running disconnect the red HallCell lead from the coil,
Bosch Platinum double or quad tip plugs fire readily with this system, using a good quality copper terminal cap, carbon tracking buildup is non-exsistant
I'd recommend the Pertronix ignition wires as well,...NO NOT RUN SOLID CORE ignition wires as this will destroy the HallCell
Mike
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