electronic ignition in 68..

Skyman · 08-22-2000, 03:43 PM

What needs to be done to upgrade to a electronic ignition in a 68. I know the ignition is really holding the motor back and we need to loose the points too. How much is this? What has to be done. I'm sooooooooooooooo clueless on old cars.

Skyler

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1989 Saleen Mustang #406
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TFS Heads, Edelbrock Intake, E-303, 3.73's, 23degrees of timing and 87octane, and all the little stuff.
2.44 60' -
13.5@105.41mph 225Radials
2.0 60' -
13.2@105.81mph ET Streets(100+Degrees)

John Z · 08-22-2000, 03:58 PM

The easiest thing is the Pertronix ignition from most mustang places about $60. In reading several boards for several years I've only heard one complaint about this unit and many reports of success. About a 20 minute install. Basically replaces the points with an electronic trigger to fire the coil. You can also upgrade the coil and plug wires for more gusto. You can also install a junk yard ford duraspark ignition http://www.geocities.com/mustangsteve66/conversion.html
For bragging rights or racing action, you can step up to an MSD ignition.
Personally, I still have points, but am considering the Pertronix. (If I ever finish painting and putting the car back together.)

Skyman · 08-22-2000, 06:54 PM

Can't you run an MSD box with the petronix?

Thanks

Skyler

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1989 Saleen Mustang #406
-----------------------
TFS Heads, Edelbrock Intake, E-303, 3.73's, 23degrees of timing and 87octane, and all the little stuff.
2.44 60' -
13.5@105.41mph 225Radials
2.0 60' -
13.2@105.81mph ET Streets(100+Degrees)

69fastback · 08-22-2000, 07:38 PM

I tried the different electronic ignitions and my car just never ran right. Even after I put on the msd. The msd helped but the car just never fired right. So I spent the money and got the msd distirbutor and the car livened up and ran like it is supposed to.

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69 428 cobra jet:bored .030, forged aluminum pistons, C & A rings, Engle cam, Edelbrock intake, 750 cmf carb, Hooker headers, March pullies, all ignition componets MSD, Holley 7psi fuel pump, Art Carr C-6, TCI torque converter, 4:30 gears, H pipe, subframe connectors, lift bars.

I aso have a stock 96 GT.

Elvis · 08-22-2000, 07:59 PM

I put the Pertronix thingy in a couple of years ago and it is great. Took me about 15 minutes to do it. Best 65 bucks I ever spent. E.

Skyman · 08-22-2000, 09:56 PM

Can't I run an MSD6a with the petronix?

Skyler

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1989 Saleen Mustang #406
-----------------------
TFS Heads, Edelbrock Intake, E-303, 3.73's, 23degrees of timing and 87octane, and all the little stuff.
2.44 60' -
13.5@105.41mph 225Radials
2.0 60' -
13.2@105.81mph ET Streets(100+Degrees)

thunderbolt · 08-24-2000, 01:54 AM

I think you can run the msd with the petronix but I would call summits tech dept and ask for sure. I just put a 6al on a 72 with a duraspark distributor so you could always get a duraspark unit from a junkyard and use it too.

Billgear · 08-24-2000, 02:34 AM

Go to www.msdignition.com/ and check out
the instruction downloads. The have
diagrams on how tio wire a magnetic trigger
to the MSD ignitions.

Regards
BillGear www.289mustang.com

Skyman · 08-26-2000, 02:58 AM

Where did you guys get your petronix ignition from? I want to order one.

Thanks,

Skyler

------------------
1989 Saleen Mustang #406
-----------------------
TFS Heads, Edelbrock Intake, E-303, 3.73's, 23degrees of timing and 87octane, and all the little stuff.
2.44 60' -
13.5@105.41mph 225Radials
2.0 60' -
13.2@105.81mph ET Streets(100+Degrees)

Gearhead999 · 08-26-2000, 07:57 AM

Look in Mustang Monthly. They always have someone advertising it. Here in one I have handy Virginia Classic Mustang's ad lists them for $61.00. Good price.

Skyman · 08-26-2000, 01:34 PM

Could you give me the phone # or how I could order it. I don't have one of those magazines, and I have no clue even where to buy one...

Thanks,

Skyler

------------------
1989 Saleen Mustang #406
-----------------------
TFS Heads, Edelbrock Intake, E-303, 3.73's, 23degrees of timing and 87octane, and all the little stuff.
2.44 60' -
13.5@105.41mph 225Radials
2.0 60' -
13.2@105.81mph ET Streets(100+Degrees)

John Z · 08-28-2000, 12:40 PM

Virginia Classics does not have a web page unlike most of the big mustang places.
NPD should have the pertronix http://www.npdlink.com/flash/movie.html
Or Mustang Plus http://www.mustangsplus.com/
There are several other mustang places identifiable by a web search.

Rev · 08-31-2000, 07:14 PM

Mustang Plus (on the web) has Petronix ignitors for $61.95 and "Flame Thrower" coils (40,000 volts) for #28.95. My main advice is to avoid Mallory ignition systems. I have a Unilite system which required replacement of the "electronic module" after 18,000 miles. The guy at the parts store said " That's longer than usual". If i did it over, I'd use all MSD stuff with a magnetic pick up.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, windage
tray, TRW flat tops, 351W
heads,pocket ported, 268
CC hydraulic cam, R tip
R's, Edelbrock Performer,
600 CFM Holley vac. secs.,
Mallory Unilite, coil, fuel
pump, Tri-Y headers, 2 1/2 "
custom pipes, 3 chamber
Flows, stock C-4, 3.25
Currie built 8" rear,
March under drive pulleys,
13.97 e.t., 100.1 mph
1/4 mi.

08-22-2000, 03:43 PM	#1
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	electronic ignition in 68.. What needs to be done to upgrade to a electronic ignition in a 68. I know the ignition is really holding the motor back and we need to loose the points too. How much is this? What has to be done. I'm sooooooooooooooo clueless on old cars. Skyler ------------------ 1989 Saleen Mustang #406 ----------------------- TFS Heads, Edelbrock Intake, E-303, 3.73's, 23degrees of timing and 87octane, and all the little stuff. 2.44 60' - 13.5@105.41mph 225Radials 2.0 60' - 13.2@105.81mph ET Streets(100+Degrees)

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08-22-2000, 03:58 PM	#2
John Z Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 102	The easiest thing is the Pertronix ignition from most mustang places about $60. In reading several boards for several years I've only heard one complaint about this unit and many reports of success. About a 20 minute install. Basically replaces the points with an electronic trigger to fire the coil. You can also upgrade the coil and plug wires for more gusto. You can also install a junk yard ford duraspark ignition http://www.geocities.com/mustangsteve66/conversion.html For bragging rights or racing action, you can step up to an MSD ignition. Personally, I still have points, but am considering the Pertronix. (If I ever finish painting and putting the car back together.)

08-22-2000, 06:54 PM	#3
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Can't you run an MSD box with the petronix? Thanks Skyler ------------------ 1989 Saleen Mustang #406 ----------------------- TFS Heads, Edelbrock Intake, E-303, 3.73's, 23degrees of timing and 87octane, and all the little stuff. 2.44 60' - 13.5@105.41mph 225Radials 2.0 60' - 13.2@105.81mph ET Streets(100+Degrees)

08-22-2000, 07:38 PM	#4
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	I tried the different electronic ignitions and my car just never ran right. Even after I put on the msd. The msd helped but the car just never fired right. So I spent the money and got the msd distirbutor and the car livened up and ran like it is supposed to. ------------------ 69 428 cobra jet:bored .030, forged aluminum pistons, C & A rings, Engle cam, Edelbrock intake, 750 cmf carb, Hooker headers, March pullies, all ignition componets MSD, Holley 7psi fuel pump, Art Carr C-6, TCI torque converter, 4:30 gears, H pipe, subframe connectors, lift bars. I aso have a stock 96 GT.

08-22-2000, 07:59 PM	#5
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	I put the Pertronix thingy in a couple of years ago and it is great. Took me about 15 minutes to do it. Best 65 bucks I ever spent. E.

08-22-2000, 09:56 PM	#6
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Can't I run an MSD6a with the petronix? Skyler ------------------ 1989 Saleen Mustang #406 ----------------------- TFS Heads, Edelbrock Intake, E-303, 3.73's, 23degrees of timing and 87octane, and all the little stuff. 2.44 60' - 13.5@105.41mph 225Radials 2.0 60' - 13.2@105.81mph ET Streets(100+Degrees)

08-24-2000, 01:54 AM	#7
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	I think you can run the msd with the petronix but I would call summits tech dept and ask for sure. I just put a 6al on a 72 with a duraspark distributor so you could always get a duraspark unit from a junkyard and use it too.

08-24-2000, 02:34 AM	#8
Billgear Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Concord,CA Posts: 86	Go to www.msdignition.com/ and check out the instruction downloads. The have diagrams on how tio wire a magnetic trigger to the MSD ignitions. Regards BillGear www.289mustang.com

08-26-2000, 02:58 AM	#9
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Where did you guys get your petronix ignition from? I want to order one. Thanks, Skyler ------------------ 1989 Saleen Mustang #406 ----------------------- TFS Heads, Edelbrock Intake, E-303, 3.73's, 23degrees of timing and 87octane, and all the little stuff. 2.44 60' - 13.5@105.41mph 225Radials 2.0 60' - 13.2@105.81mph ET Streets(100+Degrees)

08-26-2000, 07:57 AM	#10
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Look in Mustang Monthly. They always have someone advertising it. Here in one I have handy Virginia Classic Mustang's ad lists them for $61.00. Good price.

08-26-2000, 01:34 PM	#11
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Could you give me the phone # or how I could order it. I don't have one of those magazines, and I have no clue even where to buy one... Thanks, Skyler ------------------ 1989 Saleen Mustang #406 ----------------------- TFS Heads, Edelbrock Intake, E-303, 3.73's, 23degrees of timing and 87octane, and all the little stuff. 2.44 60' - 13.5@105.41mph 225Radials 2.0 60' - 13.2@105.81mph ET Streets(100+Degrees)

08-28-2000, 12:40 PM	#12
John Z Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 102	Virginia Classics does not have a web page unlike most of the big mustang places. NPD should have the pertronix http://www.npdlink.com/flash/movie.html Or Mustang Plus http://www.mustangsplus.com/ There are several other mustang places identifiable by a web search.

08-31-2000, 07:14 PM	#13
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Mustang Plus (on the web) has Petronix ignitors for $61.95 and "Flame Thrower" coils (40,000 volts) for #28.95. My main advice is to avoid Mallory ignition systems. I have a Unilite system which required replacement of the "electronic module" after 18,000 miles. The guy at the parts store said " That's longer than usual". If i did it over, I'd use all MSD stuff with a magnetic pick up. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, windage tray, TRW flat tops, 351W heads,pocket ported, 268 CC hydraulic cam, R tip R's, Edelbrock Performer, 600 CFM Holley vac. secs., Mallory Unilite, coil, fuel pump, Tri-Y headers, 2 1/2 " custom pipes, 3 chamber Flows, stock C-4, 3.25 Currie built 8" rear, March under drive pulleys, 13.97 e.t., 100.1 mph 1/4 mi.