Pertronix Electronic Igintion
 

I'm going to convert my 65 289 to electronic ignition. I purchased a kit called Ignitor from Pertronix. Anyone else used this product? If yes, how has it worked out?

i have pertronix in my setup and it works great. i had to replace the distributor before i had to do anything to the pertronix. it works great and i know that i will never have a problem with points again. if you need help setting it up post your question and i will reply as soon as i can.

I put the Pertronix in my '67 - 289 a few years ago. Best 65 bucks I ever spent. It took me about 15 minutes to put it in and if I can do it, anybody can. Go for it. E.

Thanks for making me feel better about my purchase. I just received the part and will install this weekend. The instructions look easy. Did either of you purchase the pertronix coil as well?

Were did you order your ignition systems at? I have been thinking about getting a pertronix and was curious as to where you all have gotten them from.

Thanks

I installed the Pertronix ignition kit in my 65 Hardtop (289) last summer and noticed a significant improvement. It makes everything fire better and I feel puts points & condenser to shame. You still have set have to set the gap (Pertronix kit has the "gap" tool already in the kit).

I didn't change the coil but it may be a good idea to do it. Regarding the question about where to get the Pertronix, as I recall I got mine from Texas Mustang parts. I get most of my stuff from them. E.

install it and you will see the difference

Do it your self.....
 

Instead of buying a elektronic ingintion you can also build your own. I did it and it works perfect (it also saves some money). I will attach the schematic. You have to remove the capacitor when a elektronic ignition is installed. The capacitor helps to reduce sparks at the points, but the high current that causes these sparks is reduced by a resistor (R1) the capacitor has no use anymore. This smaller current is the reason your points last much longer. If you'd want explanation about the schematic just ask I know the function of every component.

Works Great!
 

I installed the Ignitor in less than 15 minutes and it was a definite improvement. I purchased mine from National Parts Depot. It was the lowest price I could find.

Flamethrower Coil
 

Does anyone know if you have to bypass the resistor wire to the Pertronix Flamethrower Coil. The instructions suck and I have seen some posts that say it does not matter just hook it up the same as the original with the 6v resistor in line. What puzzles me is I had installed the ignitor a year ago and its worked fin but ran a little rich. I find out now that the ignitor red lead needs to bypass the resistor and the instructions for the Flamethrower Coil say to bypass it as well. But I have a diagram from someone else and they show a 12V lead off the ignition switch to the Ignitor only! Why am I putting a 12V coil to a 6V resistor and will I get the performance. It runs fine now, but should I take the time to run a 12V lead from the ignition, to the coil. I guess what I am asking is if it runs good now will it improve and maybe help the richness problem.

Thanks!
Rick

I wondered the same thing, I have mine wired into the 6v wire because I didnt feel like trying to find a 12v hot wire, given how screwed up my harness is. Does it make a real difference? It helped a bit, but not as much as I thought. (I have the petronix ignitor and blaster coil)

J

I have the Pertronix with the Flamethrower coil installed on my 1966 coupe with 289. I have found it to be very forgiving as to the way it is wired. At first, both module and coil were wired through the resistor (pink) wire. Everything worked fine. Then I learned that the module wants to have the full 12 volts so spliced and ran a seperate wire from near the ignition switch ahead of the resistor. Still works fine but I believe the module will last much longer this way. As to the coil, stock coil needs to be wired through the resistor, Flamethrower can stand the full 12 volts but will also work through the resistor. Any way you hook it up, it beats points.

Have you checked out the new HEI Billet distributors? All in one...coil and distributor.
http://www.hotrodsusa.com/store/ignition.html#1281

Ron