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Coley · 12-27-2017, 02:25 PM

Yep, I've run a few of them in both my SBC trucks and my 250-6cyl '66.
I've never had a problem with them and I like that I can keep my original distributor.
They are pretty straight forward to install.
As for the coil...I've run both the original coil and a pertronix coil and I don't see any real measurable difference but my engine is pretty stock.
I fully agree with Ironhorse about making sure you have at least 10-12 good volts to the coil...so check your original coil wiring.
Noting that the original system was designed to deliver less than 12 volts to the coil, probably something closer to 8-ish volts, to keep the points from burning out.
I went through this issue this past year and ended up running a new wire to the coil.

If you like the factory look, the pertronix is a great way to go.

All good
Coley

12-27-2017, 02:25 PM	#3
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Pertronix Ignitor Yep, I've run a few of them in both my SBC trucks and my 250-6cyl '66. I've never had a problem with them and I like that I can keep my original distributor. They are pretty straight forward to install. As for the coil...I've run both the original coil and a pertronix coil and I don't see any real measurable difference but my engine is pretty stock. I fully agree with Ironhorse about making sure you have at least 10-12 good volts to the coil...so check your original coil wiring. Noting that the original system was designed to deliver less than 12 volts to the coil, probably something closer to 8-ish volts, to keep the points from burning out. I went through this issue this past year and ended up running a new wire to the coil. If you like the factory look, the pertronix is a great way to go. All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Last edited by Coley; 12-27-2017 at 02:35 PM.