elec. ignition

rfisch · 01-27-2005, 11:30 PM

Can anyone recommend any good electronic ignition kits (dist. cap, ignitor, maybe a coil just to be extra sure, etc.) from personal experience. I'm tired of dealing with points. I try to keep it as old school as possible but some things are just worth the change.

rfisch · 01-27-2005, 11:52 PM

Also, I have random wire with a slide on type end that is laying between the carb and drivers side valve cover, it's kind of long, maybe reaches about to the oil filter on my 289? I'm thinking it may before a sensor? Any ideas?

Rev · 01-28-2005, 05:12 PM

The slip on connectors go either to the temp sending unit or the oil pressure sending unit. Which one does not register?

As for the electronic ignition, I recommend whole heartedly the MSD components. Get the magnetic sensing distributor with the MSD 6-AL ignition box. Also get the MSD recommended coil.

DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER the Mallory components. I've used these and am replacing them with MSD as they fail over and over again.

Rev

Orange97GTVert · 01-29-2005, 07:31 PM

A lot of people wanting to retain their stock appearance are using the Pertronix Ignitor, which is an electronic module that replaces your points. It is an easy one wire hookup. Couple that with their Flamethrower Coil and you have the performance of an electronic ignition underneath your stock distributor cap. I have one on my 289 and it was a big boost over the points and it starts better and runs better.

Elvis · 01-29-2005, 08:55 PM

I agree with the previous post. I put the Pertronix into my '67 Coupe about 5 years ago and it has been excellent. Best money I ever spent. E.

Orange97GTVert · 01-29-2005, 11:00 PM

And the Pertronix costs less than $100.

rfisch · 01-30-2005, 09:45 PM

Hey, thanks for the tips guys. That's actually what I picked up this weekend. I hope I have as good of luck as you guys have.

01-27-2005, 11:30 PM	#1
rfisch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 31	elec. ignition Can anyone recommend any good electronic ignition kits (dist. cap, ignitor, maybe a coil just to be extra sure, etc.) from personal experience. I'm tired of dealing with points. I try to keep it as old school as possible but some things are just worth the change.

01-27-2005, 11:52 PM	#2
rfisch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 31	Re: elec. ignition Also, I have random wire with a slide on type end that is laying between the carb and drivers side valve cover, it's kind of long, maybe reaches about to the oil filter on my 289? I'm thinking it may before a sensor? Any ideas?

01-28-2005, 05:12 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: elec. ignition The slip on connectors go either to the temp sending unit or the oil pressure sending unit. Which one does not register? As for the electronic ignition, I recommend whole heartedly the MSD components. Get the magnetic sensing distributor with the MSD 6-AL ignition box. Also get the MSD recommended coil. DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER the Mallory components. I've used these and am replacing them with MSD as they fail over and over again. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

01-29-2005, 07:31 PM	#4
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: elec. ignition A lot of people wanting to retain their stock appearance are using the Pertronix Ignitor, which is an electronic module that replaces your points. It is an easy one wire hookup. Couple that with their Flamethrower Coil and you have the performance of an electronic ignition underneath your stock distributor cap. I have one on my 289 and it was a big boost over the points and it starts better and runs better. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

01-29-2005, 08:55 PM	#5
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Re: elec. ignition I agree with the previous post. I put the Pertronix into my '67 Coupe about 5 years ago and it has been excellent. Best money I ever spent. E.

01-29-2005, 11:00 PM	#6
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: elec. ignition And the Pertronix costs less than $100. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

01-30-2005, 09:45 PM	#7
rfisch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 31	Re: elec. ignition Hey, thanks for the tips guys. That's actually what I picked up this weekend. I hope I have as good of luck as you guys have.

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