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veltex · 12-10-2003, 12:30 AM

anybody running the pertronix stuff? Specifically the plug and play breakerless and the flame thrower 2, or any other of their products, thanks

veltex · 12-10-2003, 02:37 AM

ttt

Cat Fuzz · 12-10-2003, 02:43 AM

I know alot of people that use them. Good stuff. I'll be getting one for my other vehicle soon.

70short · 12-10-2003, 03:37 AM

Ive heard pros and cons. I just ordered A summit HEI for $120. Hei wires $35. reset the gap on my plugs and wired it to A switchable 12V source. It was very very easy. Plus you end up with A brand new distributer. Better in my opinion!

RON WOODGEARD · 12-10-2003, 05:16 AM

I'm running the pertronix, point replacement kit. Not a problem with it, And I haven't heard of any problems from anyone else either. They seem to be one of the better point replacement kits on the market..

Ron

**JIMs70GMC** · 12-10-2003, 07:38 AM

I have it also, I don't like having to run the 12 V wire though. I just ordered the B/E ignition from GMCPauls a couple days ago only has one wire to the coil and no 12 volt wire. I have a flame thrower coil. I've been running the pertronix for 2 years now, will be selling it after I get the ignition from GMCPauls.

71-longbed · 12-10-2003, 08:25 AM

i've been running the igniter 1 with a stock coil for about 8 months .. no problems as of yet .....

slam33 · 12-10-2003, 11:58 AM

I've been running the pertronix 1 for 4 yrs and have only looked at it when I had to replace a cap and rotor about 2 yrs ago.

Willy Prost · 12-10-2003, 04:28 PM

I have had one in the truck (250-6) for over 6 years now. Over 60,000 miles later and no problems.

imdarren · 12-10-2003, 07:07 PM

I have used the points replacement setup!
Works great! I highly recomend it!

Darren

veltex · 12-27-2003, 12:11 AM

so far so good, I am now running the Flame Thrower HEI dist. and their matching hei wires, dont know to many details yet, like the way it runs, advances, etc.

leadfoot067 · 12-27-2003, 03:38 AM

on my old race car motor...355/11.5comp/285/525 solid....i went from the stock hei to the pertronix flame thrower stuff....big difference....very noticable...also noticed a differance in my blazer from a stock hei to the pertronix stuff....better starting and the pinging in my blazer went away....highly recommended...ive also used the points conversion kit....very good stuff in my opinion...

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-27-2003, 06:05 AM

I usually run HEI's where appearance is not a concern. I converted my 65 SS Impala, three years ago and I converted my John Deere, four years ago. I have had no problems with the Petronics setups. It was the best upgrade that I have done for the John Deere as it starts really good now. (Points don't like sitting around as the John Deere is only used occasionally).

Jim

**seacrow** · 12-27-2003, 09:36 AM

My mechanic just got my GMC running, I wanted a stock look without the greif of points and all of the settings that come with them. He used the Petronix point replacement kit. The truck starts and runs great. I recommend it highly.

Ed ke6bnl · 12-28-2003, 12:49 PM

Has anyone had any experience with the Crane electronics replacement for points they come with an adj. Rev limiter. I believe I saw them in the Summit or Jegs catalog. Ed ke6bnl

my68beatertruck · 12-28-2003, 05:11 PM

i recently installed a pertronics 2 into my 72 caddy. looks real cheesy when you take it out of the box, but it works really good, amazing difference on the ol 472! rest of the ignition is accell, coil and wires. i ran accel points too, but the pertronics is great. also a good option where space for a HEI is tight.

12-10-2003, 12:30 AM	#1
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	pertronix ignition anybody running the pertronix stuff? Specifically the plug and play breakerless and the flame thrower 2, or any other of their products, thanks

12-10-2003, 03:37 AM	#4
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Ive heard pros and cons. I just ordered A summit HEI for $120. Hei wires $35. reset the gap on my plugs and wired it to A switchable 12V source. It was very very easy. Plus you end up with A brand new distributer. Better in my opinion! __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

12-10-2003, 07:38 AM	#6
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I have it also, I don't like having to run the 12 V wire though. I just ordered the B/E ignition from GMCPauls a couple days ago only has one wire to the coil and no 12 volt wire. I have a flame thrower coil. I've been running the pertronix for 2 years now, will be selling it after I get the ignition from GMCPauls. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

12-10-2003, 08:25 AM	#7
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i've been running the igniter 1 with a stock coil for about 8 months .. no problems as of yet ..... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

12-10-2003, 11:58 AM	#8
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	I've been running the pertronix 1 for 4 yrs and have only looked at it when I had to replace a cap and rotor about 2 yrs ago. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

12-10-2003, 02:37 AM	#2
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	ttt

12-10-2003, 02:43 AM	#3
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	I know alot of people that use them. Good stuff. I'll be getting one for my other vehicle soon.

12-10-2003, 05:16 AM	#5
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I'm running the pertronix, point replacement kit. Not a problem with it, And I haven't heard of any problems from anyone else either. They seem to be one of the better point replacement kits on the market.. Ron

12-10-2003, 04:28 PM	#9
Willy Prost Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 398	I have had one in the truck (250-6) for over 6 years now. Over 60,000 miles later and no problems.

12-10-2003, 07:07 PM	#10
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	I have used the points replacement setup! Works great! I highly recomend it! Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

12-27-2003, 12:11 AM	#11
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	so far so good, I am now running the Flame Thrower HEI dist. and their matching hei wires, dont know to many details yet, like the way it runs, advances, etc.

12-27-2003, 03:38 AM	#12
leadfoot067 horsepower junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: graham, washington Posts: 326	on my old race car motor...355/11.5comp/285/525 solid....i went from the stock hei to the pertronix flame thrower stuff....big difference....very noticable...also noticed a differance in my blazer from a stock hei to the pertronix stuff....better starting and the pinging in my blazer went away....highly recommended...ive also used the points conversion kit....very good stuff in my opinion... __________________ 67 short wide box,350/700r4/3.73posi 71 olds cutlass "S" mom bought new..12.30s@113MPH

12-27-2003, 06:05 AM	#13
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I usually run HEI's where appearance is not a concern. I converted my 65 SS Impala, three years ago and I converted my John Deere, four years ago. I have had no problems with the Petronics setups. It was the best upgrade that I have done for the John Deere as it starts really good now. (Points don't like sitting around as the John Deere is only used occasionally). Jim

12-27-2003, 09:36 AM	#14
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	My mechanic just got my GMC running, I wanted a stock look without the greif of points and all of the settings that come with them. He used the Petronix point replacement kit. The truck starts and runs great. I recommend it highly. __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

12-28-2003, 12:49 PM	#15
Ed ke6bnl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Agua Dulce, Ca. usa Posts: 179	Has anyone had any experience with the Crane electronics replacement for points they come with an adj. Rev limiter. I believe I saw them in the Summit or Jegs catalog. Ed ke6bnl __________________ Ed ke6bnl Agua Dulce 70 S.E. Los Angeles 70 Chevy short bed 1948 F3 ford pu 1949 F1 stock V8 flathead 3 on floor 1950 F1 pu street rod 1948 F6 Ford Dually/350sbc no bed stock trans&rear 1972 El Camino 4" chop 1953 Chevy 3100 2b daily driver 1970 SB 4X4 400ci 6in lift



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12-28-2003, 05:11 PM	#16
my68beatertruck GOT JACK??? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 122	i recently installed a pertronics 2 into my 72 caddy. looks real cheesy when you take it out of the box, but it works really good, amazing difference on the ol 472! rest of the ignition is accell, coil and wires. i ran accel points too, but the pertronics is great. also a good option where space for a HEI is tight. __________________ 68 C-10 250", 200R-4, LWB 04 F350 dually V-10, 6-spd 72 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

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