ashtoncrabtree

Hi my names Ashton im working on my 66 mustang 289.and im wondering about the distributor, im still learning various things and this is one of them i want to up grade this area with a petronix 11 ignition system. because sometimes my starts arnt so easy. if im not making full sense just ask me for more detail.

hiboostwoody

Pop the distributor cap off and see how many sets of points are inside the distributor. It's pretty likely that you do unless your car is a Hi-Po or a Shelby or unless someone put in a dual point kit at some time. Of course, I am assuming that your distributor is stock and not an aftermarket one.

ashtoncrabtree

ok thanks i took some pics out and compared them with other pics and yes mine is single,, now i want to upgrade it to a petronix kit would you suggest the petronix 1 or the petronix two im just driving it everyday no racing.

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that is my engine but it is not a acgtually hipo because i only have a two barrel carb, but some work was done to the car before i got it so if that would make a difference on my selection of a pretonix unit

JamesW

Have to take the distributor cap off to see if it's a single or dual points unit. 99.999% sure it's a regular single point distributor. I'd go with the simple pertronics I kit and enjoy the benefits.
follow the instructions closely.

4reboy

I believe you should just get the pertronix 2, it's newer so I assume it's better technology. Just be sure you get the correct coil to match the unit and wire everything up properly.

ashtoncrabtree

ok i took of the cap and looked around yea its single and the only reason i lean towards the petronix 11 is because i was told it wont burn out if you accidentally leave the key on wether or not that is true would be my descion maker.

hiboostwoody

I have absolutely no experience with Pertronix at all so I can't give an opinion other than to say either one would be a vast improvement over the points system you currently have.

toybreaker

Either one will work for a daily driver. I have used both on several different engines.
I currently have a petronix I in my 70. Works great. accidently left the key on for 3 days and once i charged the battery everything works fine.