Spike

Which one? Ignitor or Ignitor II ?

On Wed, 02 Mar 2005 16:41:43 -0700, ".boB"
<bobcowan@access4less.nospam.net> wrote:

>MJT wrote:
>
>> I am looking to convert my 65 mustang points to an electronic ignition and
>> have found the Pertronix Ignitor II and the CraneCams XR-I
>>
>> Any comments or advice on making a choice?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Michel.
>>
>>
>>
>>
> I put a Pertronix in mine a couple of years ago.
>It was very simple, only took about 20-30 minutes
>(including reading the instructions).

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1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok
Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior
Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16

.boB

Spike wrote:
> Which one? Ignitor or Ignitor II ?

>>
>> I put a Pertronix in mine a couple of years ago.
>>It was very simple, only took about 20-30 minutes
>>(including reading the instructions).

I. At the time, the II was just coming out, and I was
too cheap to pay the extra bux for it.

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Spike

I can identify with that..... Like when I was offered a choice between
a polished AC compressor or the standard.... I went standard and save
the extra cash for the refrigerant to put through it.

On Sat, 05 Mar 2005 19:46:03 -0700, ".boB"
<bobcowan@access4less.nospam.net> wrote:

>Spike wrote:
>> Which one? Ignitor or Ignitor II ?
>
>>>
>>> I put a Pertronix in mine a couple of years ago.
>>>It was very simple, only took about 20-30 minutes
>>>(including reading the instructions).
>
>I. At the time, the II was just coming out, and I was
>too cheap to pay the extra bux for it.

Hey! Spikey Likes IT!
1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok
Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior
Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16

Scott

Does anyone have any thoughts on Pertronix versus a full MSD setup
(box, coil, and distributor) in terms of performance? I know the MSD
costs a lot more.....

Scott

Spike wrote:
> I can identify with that..... Like when I was offered a choice
between
> a polished AC compressor or the standard.... I went standard and save
> the extra cash for the refrigerant to put through it.
>
> On Sat, 05 Mar 2005 19:46:03 -0700, ".boB"
> <bobcowan@access4less.nospam.net> wrote:
>
> >Spike wrote:
> >> Which one? Ignitor or Ignitor II ?
> >
> >>>
> >>> I put a Pertronix in mine a couple of years ago.
> >>>It was very simple, only took about 20-30 minutes
> >>>(including reading the instructions).
> >
> >I. At the time, the II was just coming out, and I was
> >too cheap to pay the extra bux for it.
>
> Hey! Spikey Likes IT!
> 1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok
> Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior
> Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
> w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16

.boB

Scott wrote:
> Does anyone have any thoughts on Pertronix versus a full MSD setup
> (box, coil, and distributor) in terms of performance? I know the MSD
> costs a lot more.....
>

The MSD system is excellent. It will be accurate
to about 9K rpm, and create a strong accurate spark
under heavy boost and with nitrous. Now, if that's the
kind of engine you have, then you need to spend the big
bux on it.
However, I suspect none of that applies to you. So
switching to a billet distributor with a control box,
fancy coil, big wires, etc, will not change the
performance of your engine. You can always pick up a
few ponies with a better ignition curve, but there are
cheaper ways to accomplish this.
But it will make your wallet significantly lighter.
And we know that less weight is always better :)


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1997 HD FXDWG - Turbocharged!
2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
1966 FFR Cobra - Ongoing project