Getting rid of points questions
11-26-2012, 08:25 PM
#4
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Texas
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I've been looking at this kit. I'm adding an intake and 600cfm carb to my stock engine. Is this kit acceptable for this application?
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/ite...atKey=EMUSTANG
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/ite...atKey=EMUSTANG
11-26-2012, 08:35 PM
#5
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Az
Posts: 1,090
These guys are trying to "upsell" you. Go down to your local "speed shop" and just get the pertronix. You can run it with your stock coil and plug wires. I think it runs like $70? I put it on my car about 10 years ago and haven't had to touch it since.( I have changed the wires last year though) Still running basic stock wires.
11-26-2012, 08:50 PM
#6
Yukon Cornelius
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: deep in the heart of dixie GEORGIA
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I've been looking at this kit. I'm adding an intake and 600cfm carb to my stock engine. Is this kit acceptable for this application?
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/ite...atKey=EMUSTANG
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/ite...atKey=EMUSTANG
id go with a 500 personally
11-27-2012, 06:22 AM
#8
Foghorn Leghorn
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: I reside in a near constant state of amazment.
Posts: 2,923
I installed the Duraspark setup in my fastback but I like the Pertronix setup too and have run it on several of my old points cars. It is a nifty little setup that was as reliable as an anvil on all of my installations. I even have the Pertronix setup in my 1976 Century Raven boat that is sporting a 351W.
11-27-2012, 06:24 AM
#9
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Posts: 356
Hi,
If your current carb is running fine, leave it in place....for now. At some point in the future, when you plan to look for more power, research how to best achieve it, wherein, you don't waste money on "gee whizz" stuff. Changing one aspect in an engine can degrade performance if other changes are not performed.
As an example, it is very popular to add dual exhausts, a dual plane intake and a 600 CFM carb as the first wave of performance enhancement. After which, one should have a solid plan as to building for the next level. The next level being, heads, cam, and increasing cubic inches.
But for now, the Pertronix is a great first step and will benefit an, otherwise, stock engine. The following is an article Mustang Monthly did on the subject.
http://www.mustangmonthly.com/howto/...n/viewall.html
Good Luck with your project.
If your current carb is running fine, leave it in place....for now. At some point in the future, when you plan to look for more power, research how to best achieve it, wherein, you don't waste money on "gee whizz" stuff. Changing one aspect in an engine can degrade performance if other changes are not performed.
As an example, it is very popular to add dual exhausts, a dual plane intake and a 600 CFM carb as the first wave of performance enhancement. After which, one should have a solid plan as to building for the next level. The next level being, heads, cam, and increasing cubic inches.
But for now, the Pertronix is a great first step and will benefit an, otherwise, stock engine. The following is an article Mustang Monthly did on the subject.
http://www.mustangmonthly.com/howto/...n/viewall.html
Good Luck with your project.
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