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Long Knight · 11-20-2002, 03:40 PM

I just got my Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition installed last night. The difference in power is almost unbelievable. This conversion is easier to install than changing out your points. I also found a great deal from autoworks.com...$68.95 delivered in 3 business days.

I held out on points for a long time, but if I would have known the difference this conversion would make I would have ordered the kit the day I got my truck (5 years ago)! This is, of course, just my $2.

Long Knight · 11-20-2002, 03:41 PM

I actually mean $.02

chevy_fatman · 11-20-2002, 03:48 PM

What exactly is implicated in doing this, I'm thinking in getting electronic ignition in my truck, but since I don't have a clue how this is done, I'm still reluctant in converting,will I also get better mpgin doing so? any input will be appreciated, Thanks

Slammed67 · 11-20-2002, 05:04 PM

Cool! So it fixed all your performance problems? I bet the wife is happy!

ty1295 · 11-20-2002, 05:47 PM

Pertronix replaces the points, and is very simple.

2 wires, both can go directly to coil (1 is ign, other is trigger)

I did this on a VW sandrail ~7yrs ago at a camp ground. 1 engine rebuild later, and years of abuse I never had to touch it again. Was best $$ i spent. Worth the money for sure.

slam33 · 11-20-2002, 11:38 PM

I did my Pertronix 4 yrs ago and have never had to look at it. I wore out my MSD cap about 6 months ago and got a glimps of the Pertonixs when I changed the cap

dashadow · 11-21-2002, 01:55 AM

I've been thinking about going the Pertronix route on my 250. It is either replace points or upgrade to HEI. This sounds good. Anyone out there with Pertronix on a six?

texnician01 · 11-21-2002, 10:52 AM

I've got a pertronix on my 292 i-6 talk about wake a motor up. this thing is extremely tired and in need of a rebuild but it really made a huge difference. I have to watch that I don't rap it too hard now because before my points would float and shut the motor down like a rev limiter but now it will go as high as the bottom end will take it. I don't want to find out where that point is!!!! Easiest thing I've done to my truck. you'll love it.

Nathan

11-20-2002, 03:40 PM	#1
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	Ignitor installed, hot runner! I just got my Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition installed last night. The difference in power is almost unbelievable. This conversion is easier to install than changing out your points. I also found a great deal from autoworks.com...$68.95 delivered in 3 business days. I held out on points for a long time, but if I would have known the difference this conversion would make I would have ordered the kit the day I got my truck (5 years ago)! This is, of course, just my $2. __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

11-20-2002, 03:41 PM	#2
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	I actually mean $.02 __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

11-20-2002, 03:48 PM	#3
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	What exactly is implicated in doing this, I'm thinking in getting electronic ignition in my truck, but since I don't have a clue how this is done, I'm still reluctant in converting,will I also get better mpgin doing so? any input will be appreciated, Thanks __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

11-20-2002, 05:04 PM	#4
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Cool! So it fixed all your performance problems? I bet the wife is happy! __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

11-20-2002, 05:47 PM	#5
ty1295 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: jeffersonville, IN Posts: 99	Pertronix replaces the points, and is very simple. 2 wires, both can go directly to coil (1 is ign, other is trigger) I did this on a VW sandrail ~7yrs ago at a camp ground. 1 engine rebuild later, and years of abuse I never had to touch it again. Was best $$ i spent. Worth the money for sure. __________________ Jeff Scott '70 GMC Stepside, Short box '63 Nova '92 GMC typhoon '95 Tahoe

11-20-2002, 11:38 PM	#6
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	I did my Pertronix 4 yrs ago and have never had to look at it. I wore out my MSD cap about 6 months ago and got a glimps of the Pertonixs when I changed the cap __________________ 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>

11-21-2002, 01:55 AM	#7
dashadow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 90	Pertronix on 250? I've been thinking about going the Pertronix route on my 250. It is either replace points or upgrade to HEI. This sounds good. Anyone out there with Pertronix on a six? __________________ '71; 250; 3 on a tree GMC

11-21-2002, 10:52 AM	#8
texnician01 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: 12 Miles South of Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 359	I've got a pertronix on my 292 i-6 talk about wake a motor up. this thing is extremely tired and in need of a rebuild but it really made a huge difference. I have to watch that I don't rap it too hard now because before my points would float and shut the motor down like a rev limiter but now it will go as high as the bottom end will take it. I don't want to find out where that point is!!!! Easiest thing I've done to my truck. you'll love it. Nathan __________________ 69 C-10, 340HP 327 55 chevy 4 door 150 47 Willys CJ-2A 05 Harley Night Train 06 1200 Sportster (Wife's bike) 70 Honda CL350 OIF2 & OIF7 Veteran Nathan & Tiffany

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