Has anyone used these kind of distributors?What are the pros and cons,fitment issues and are/were you happy with it?Not sure if I like the look of the ummm...uhhh chevydistributor cap.What about the pertronix stuffed into a stock distributor?Appreciate feedback on those as well. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4cec3401fd http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SB-F...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item588555a023
I've heard about those and people seem to like them a lot. I have the Pertronix stuff in mine and haven't had one problem since the switch. Although I need to get a hotter coil since I'm still running my stock one.
So far startup has been flawless. If you ever turned on a Honda it feels like that. Nice and smooth. I haven't driven the car enough yet to notice the differences in mileage and I do feel a bit more power. but of course, it also depends what kind of motor you have. I'm pretty much an i6 guy so if you have anything else you may get different results. I'm sure of the v8 guys on here have the Pertronix so best to ask them if you have that engine and what kind of advantages a electronic igntion has over the points for a v8.
I have had pertronix in my 302 mustang for over two years and it been perfect... yes use a hotter coil... I'm going to use the same set up in my Gabber as well....
Don't know anything about them but I do know you get what you pay for. A good distributor cost $100-$200 more that what those are going for. They could be China knock-offs.
I have a pro comp HEI on my 71 mav 302(ebay item) yes they are a lot cheaper but contrary to popular belief they are just as good as a pricey brand name one.(and i used to run MSD)i think you will get more than you pay for. I have been running mine for 2yrs with Zero problems. extremely happy with it. I would recommend it but I'm sure there is a difference in opinion out there. I will sit here and wait for all the MSD guys to chime in. or pertronics....ect ect.
The easiest fix for a points type ignition is a little thing called a "Dwell Extender" that Popular Science published back in the early 70s. Here is a couple of pics that contain the article: One wire goes to ground and the other wire goes to the negative coil terminal. As long as the points open and close the dwell remains constant. Timing is consistent and you get an increase in power and mileage. I had one on my 62 Falcon in the 70s and am going to build two more for my Mavericks. Cheap and perfect for an electronic ignition substitute. If it should ever give you problems you just disconnect it from the coil and set your points. You are on the road again. I never had a failure in the years I ran mine and finally found the article again so I can build (finish building) the ones for my cars.
The first one linked ? I'd run away from. Excellant B.S. advertising in that one. Ford's Duraspark wasn't reliable at first, but that was 35 years ago. They're very reliable now. And don't EVEN think about pulling a plug wire while the engine's running. Not even with heavy rubber gloves. :16suspect Damned thing'll throw a spark three feet. :evilsmileOne other thing to consider with the this one linked to is where you're going to find replacement caps and rotors ? The second one linked to ? They're big and FUGGLY. I've run both Pertronix units (I & II) and both work flawlessly. Also got a Crane XR-1 in my 89 Ranger's 5.0. It's also super reliable. The Comet's got a Duraspark firing the 331's spark. Nothing wrong there either.
Ditto. Mine has worked fine, every day, for about two years, even with an MSD box. It's a "Chevy" part, and it's Chinese made. It could be encrusted with diamonds and blessed by the Pope and most people around here will tell you it's junk. It's not though. It's reliable, it works just fine, and nobody who's actually used one will tell you otherwise.
