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jchav62 · 07-08-2008, 06:53 PM

On the '65, I'm looking at keeping the engine looking somewhat original. I want to stick with the original distributor and coil rather than going HEI like I did on my other trucks. Anyhow, I know Pertronix has a good conversion kit. Has anyone tried this one from Crane? Who has the best deals for these kits?

Thanks...jc

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...53+4294908211+

greg64 · 07-08-2008, 08:45 PM

Can't comment on the Crane, but I'm using the Pertronix on the 292 I'm working on for the same reason. Electrically speaking, these are pretty simple devices, and Crane has other ignition boxes that would require crank triggers, so I doubt this is "outside" of their area of expertise. They're probably tired of Pertronix making all the $ on this need.

soba_03 · 07-08-2008, 10:35 PM

I ordered the Pertronix kit for my 235, it's all here and still in the boxes. I like it. It seems simple and will look stock... got mine off evilbay think I got about 155 in electronics module and new coil and wires....

jonzcustomshop · 07-09-2008, 08:34 AM

my 1990 sub with a sbc tbfi had what I thought was the old style points/coil system , but my mechanic told me that it was a newer hei?
I will have to investigate and get a pic, because it looked like the old stuff.

jchav62 · 07-09-2008, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

my 1990 sub with a sbc tbfi had what I thought was the old style points/coil system , but my mechanic told me that it was a newer hei?
I will have to investigate and get a pic, because it looked like the old stuff.

Yeah, he's right. The TBI engines run HEI with and external coil. You can get them to work on an older engine, but you won't have any advance. On the newer distributors the advance in computer controlled.

As for the Crane setup, I did a little google search on them and they seem to have a lot of problems with the 'rev limiter' thats built in. I don't think I want to take that chance. I'll stick with the Pertronix.

kevindtimm · 07-09-2008, 09:36 AM

Talk to Ignitionman on chevytalk.org about pertronix. You probably won't be quite so ready to get one after that.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-09-2008, 09:46 AM

I put one in my truck way back. And I can tell you after I put the Mallory HEI in it put the pertronix to shame. Still, you don't have to mess with points though.

ChopperDr · 07-09-2008, 01:01 PM

I put the Crane conversion on a Nova. Worked like a champ untill I sold her. I did carry the old parts in the glove box just in case though.

Chopster

suicide 63 · 07-09-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

On the '65, I'm looking at keeping the engine looking somewhat original. I want to stick with the original distributor and coil rather than going HEI like I did on my other trucks. Anyhow, I know Pertronix has a good conversion kit. Has anyone tried this one from Crane? Who has the best deals for these kits?

Thanks...jc

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...53+4294908211+

heres an option I used a regular hei from them and is holding up great.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...mZ270251085493

**Captainfab** · 07-09-2008, 11:57 PM

I can't comment on their points conversion but my son did buy one of the Flamethrower HEI's. When we needed a replacement part for it (our mistake not warranty) they couldn't sell us the part....said they don't carry replacement parts

So I doubt if I will buy any Pertronix products again. Just my experience, your experience may vary.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-10-2008, 10:31 AM

I am going to order one of these again. I had one with my last engine and I liked it. It has an ajustable vaccum advance and it even comes with extra springs for the machanical advance. Not a bad price if you factor in the $25 rebate.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mallo...3286.m14.l1318

rcrahn · 07-10-2008, 11:32 AM

Check out the breakerless ignition from M&H. These guys know their stuff and offer great tech service.
http://www.wiringharness.com/

07-08-2008, 06:53 PM	#1
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Points conversion. On the '65, I'm looking at keeping the engine looking somewhat original. I want to stick with the original distributor and coil rather than going HEI like I did on my other trucks. Anyhow, I know Pertronix has a good conversion kit. Has anyone tried this one from Crane? Who has the best deals for these kits? Thanks...jc http://store.summitracing.com/partde...53+4294908211+ __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

07-08-2008, 08:45 PM	#2
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: Points conversion. Can't comment on the Crane, but I'm using the Pertronix on the 292 I'm working on for the same reason. Electrically speaking, these are pretty simple devices, and Crane has other ignition boxes that would require crank triggers, so I doubt this is "outside" of their area of expertise. They're probably tired of Pertronix making all the $ on this need. __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

07-08-2008, 10:35 PM	#3
soba_03 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fairdale, Kentucky Posts: 560	Re: Points conversion. I ordered the Pertronix kit for my 235, it's all here and still in the boxes. I like it. It seems simple and will look stock... got mine off evilbay think I got about 155 in electronics module and new coil and wires....

07-09-2008, 08:34 AM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Points conversion. my 1990 sub with a sbc tbfi had what I thought was the old style points/coil system , but my mechanic told me that it was a newer hei? I will have to investigate and get a pic, because it looked like the old stuff.

07-09-2008, 09:36 AM	#6
kevindtimm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 170	Re: Points conversion. Talk to Ignitionman on chevytalk.org about pertronix. You probably won't be quite so ready to get one after that.

07-09-2008, 09:46 AM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Points conversion. I put one in my truck way back. And I can tell you after I put the Mallory HEI in it put the pertronix to shame. Still, you don't have to mess with points though. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-09-2008, 01:01 PM	#8
ChopperDr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 189	Re: Points conversion. I put the Crane conversion on a Nova. Worked like a champ untill I sold her. I did carry the old parts in the glove box just in case though. Chopster

07-09-2008, 11:57 PM	#10
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Points conversion. I can't comment on their points conversion but my son did buy one of the Flamethrower HEI's. When we needed a replacement part for it (our mistake not warranty) they couldn't sell us the part....said they don't carry replacement parts So I doubt if I will buy any Pertronix products again. Just my experience, your experience may vary. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 07-09-2008 at 11:58 PM.

07-10-2008, 10:31 AM	#11
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Points conversion. I am going to order one of these again. I had one with my last engine and I liked it. It has an ajustable vaccum advance and it even comes with extra springs for the machanical advance. Not a bad price if you factor in the $25 rebate.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mallo...3286.m14.l1318 __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-10-2008, 11:32 AM	#12
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Points conversion. Check out the breakerless ignition from M&H. These guys know their stuff and offer great tech service. http://www.wiringharness.com/



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