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03-24-2008, 07:37 PM
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Re: Pertronix Ignitions
Ken,
I tried one of those and had nothing but problems. I'm sure I set it up properly but the engine would miss and backfire when starting or shutting it off. I went back to points. A set of points and condensor in the glove box is cheap insurance on a trip and easy to change if needed, as opposed to carrying a spare Pooptronics. One less thing to worry about. Verne 
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#2
03-24-2008, 10:17 PM
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Re: Pertronix Ignitions
Mine works great, it took away a low rpm surge that I had. I tried one of the Petronix units before doing a distributor rebuild.
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#3
03-24-2008, 10:25 PM
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Re: Pertronix Ignitions
I personally can't see what real advantge those ignitions have. My Z goes to 6,800 easy and my race car 30 years ago went to 7,500 with a single point distributor and no problems.
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#4
03-24-2008, 10:31 PM
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Re: Pertronix Ignitions
Use a Crane unit and it works flawlessly thus far, but will keep a set of points in the glove box, you never know
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70 L78 Nova Fathom Blue,Bench, 4spd, F41, 3:55 71 Porsche 911 Targa
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03-24-2008, 10:50 PM
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Re: Pertronix Ignitions
Be careful of the rev limiter in the Crane units...I know a couple of folks that have had issues with it kicking in sporadically. As for the Pertronix, they're good when they work...but I've been stranded several times in a couple different cars and eventually took it out.
Sammy, you'll be glad to know, a certain Pure Stocker tested a Pertronix versus points system...the points made more power! 
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#7
03-24-2008, 11:42 PM
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Re: Pertronix Ignitions
I have the Ignitor 2 set up with the matching coil. My inital setup had no issues until I had the positive battery cable popped off and the coil unloaded through the module.
 Can you say fried bakealite??? No issues with my stuff, just have to treat it like a diesel with glowplugs. Turn the key and let the coil saturate before cranking!!!
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Snarl softly and carry a big stick! 1969 Hurst/Olds 13.26 @ 103.12 Pure Stock Rusty Small
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#8
03-25-2008, 12:17 AM
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Re: Pertronix Ignitions
[ QUOTE ]
Be careful of the rev limiter in the Crane units...I know a couple of folks that have had issues with it kicking in sporadically. As for the Pertronix, they're good when they work...but I've been stranded several times in a couple different cars and eventually took it out. Sammy, you'll be glad to know, a certain Pure Stocker tested a Pertronix versus points system...the points made more power! [/ QUOTE ]SEE!  
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03-25-2008, 08:44 PM
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Re: Pertronix Ignitions
[ QUOTE ]
Be careful of the rev limiter in the Crane units...I know a couple of folks that have had issues with it kicking in sporadically. As for the Pertronix, they're good when they work...but I've been stranded several times in a couple different cars and eventually took it out. Sammy, you'll be glad to know, a certain Pure Stocker tested a Pertronix versus points system...the points made more power! [/ QUOTE ] I wonder if Pete G has seen that problem in his Yenko. I know he uses the Crane unit. At least he was using it when he recommended it to me. Dru, what do you use?[ QUOTE ] I know! However, these products are allowed and even encouraged with the pure stock drag racing community. [/ QUOTE ] Do they use rev limiters? If so, what kind?
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1969 Z28 1972 Corvette
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#10
03-25-2008, 08:57 PM
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Re: Pertronix Ignitions
Not sure about rev limiters....
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Marlin 70 Yenko Nova-350/360, 4speed M21, 4.10 Posi (Daddy's Ride) 69 SS Nova-396/375hp, 4speed M20, 3.55 Posi (Benjamin's Ride) 67 RS Camaro-327/250hp, 2speed Glide, & 3.08 Open (Danny's Ride)
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