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Old 01-23-2007, 11:31 PM
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I've been looking into getting a Pertronix system to replace my original points system. I see there is a Pertronix and Pertronix II. Is the number II worth the extra money? Also should I get the coil that goes with it? One has 40000 volts and II has 45000 volts. What is the best option for a 1971 351C. What are the benefits.
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Old 01-24-2007, 12:22 AM
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check out ford muscle they have a duraspark conversion on there that may be cheaper and better
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Old 01-24-2007, 12:35 AM
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Pertronix for the win. I'm not sure about the difference between the 2 and 1 but you'll definitely need the new coil. It'll be fine on that engine. You'll get a bunch of benefits because it is just all around better than the stock points. There's tons of info online about them.
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Old 01-24-2007, 11:19 AM
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http://www.pertronix.com/
it tells you the difference. basically [*]Compared to the original Ignitor develops an average 3 times more available energy between 3000 and 5000 RPM and nearly doubles available plug voltage.
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Old 01-24-2007, 11:48 AM
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+1 on the Pertronix. Best upgrade I did to my engine. I am sure I did the Pertronix I. And definately get the coil that goes with it. Might as well get the spark plug wires too.
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Old 01-24-2007, 11:56 AM
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has anyone used the D.U.I.system on their cars, its a all in one HEI unit?
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Old 01-24-2007, 11:58 AM
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Get the Pertronix Ignitor II. The 45,000 volts ignition coil and at least 8mm plug wires. You'll be glad you did. Piece of cake to install.
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Old 01-24-2007, 01:20 PM
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ORIGINAL: sxs191

Get the Pertronix Ignitor II. The 45,000 volts ignition coil and at least 8mm plug wires. You'll be glad you did. Piece of cake to install.
+1... I ended up getting the whole shabang on Ebay last year..

Pertronix Ignitor II
Flamethrower II
Pertronix 7mm Plug Wires

All for 165.... best deal out there

Here's a current auction for the EXACT same listing I bought last year

Pertronix Ignitor II, Flamethrower II, 7mm plug wires ~ $165 & FREE Shipping


Try to find them all for that price individually
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Old 01-24-2007, 01:23 PM
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Here's also a link for the same seller with the regular

Pertronix I, Flametrower I, and 7mm plug wires for $135

I looked at that one too.... but decided I might as well spend the extra 30 bucks and get the newer II's.
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Old 01-24-2007, 02:29 PM
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isnt 7mm wires kinda cheesy though?
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