I'm thinking about replacing the stock ignition system and going with a electronic pointless unit. (1966 289 v2) I want to keep the stock appearance. Is there a unit that fits under the stock distributor car?

Any suggestions? Someone said: Pertronix??

Thanks

 

Pertronix


Their setup goes inside the distributor to replace the points and the only things coming out of the dizzy from it are 2 wires. I ran it until I upgraded to a later model distributor last year.

 

ya. there's all different sorts. but i found the pertronix modules are easy upgrade
Pertronix I is outdated. pertronix II will have a fwe additional features like adaptive dwell and the newest pertronix III even a little dial for rev-limiting.
simple. make sure to check on the manual for information about the resistor wire

 

Take a look at this one. Ready to run, no external box needed. Will not work on a roller cam though.
http://www.professional-products.com/distributor.php
Thread from another forum:
http://www.gearheadtalk.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=23052
Alex at MoneyMakerRacing is selling them. I think around $250

 

I used to have an MSD Pro Billet Ready to run distributor (#8352) on my old engine. Loved that thing, never had a problem with it. I was going to get another one, but that Pro Products Powerfire looks really interesting, I like the timing adjuster **** idea. They're only $160 on Summit as well. Compared with $350 for the MSD unit. Very tempting...

Anybody running this unit?

 

Guys, he said in his post he wants to keep it looking stock.

 

If your goal is to eliminate the points and have a stock looking distributor, then Pertronix is a great solution. Keep in mind though, this is simply a points eliminator. It does not give a stronger spark than a properly operating points ignition. For that, your most economical solution is a Dura Spark set up out of the wrecking yard for a few bucks. It will give you a flame thrower, maintenance free ignition system for very little cash outlay.

 

I agree with the Pertronix Ignitor its an easy upgrade.

The Dura Spark distributor is a good way to go also and will appear nearly stock.