Duraspark ignition swap

rob66 · 09-16-2000, 12:38 PM

I have a '66 mustang with c-code 289. I need to know what is involved in swapping in a used Duraspark electronic ignition. Is it as simple as it sounds? Are there other pieces I need to take from the donor car? If i want performance upgrades, can i upgrade the Distributor? Thanks!

Gearhead999 · 09-16-2000, 01:20 PM

Very easy. Dist and module and some wire. But, Petronix is easier and works just as good. Looks better too if original means something to you.

thunderbolt · 09-16-2000, 03:14 PM

I have done this exact conversion to a 72 351. Subsequently I have added an msd ignition module. From the donor car, get the distributor, wiring harness and ignition module. (new modules are cheap, I used the blue one) Get the coil cover too, a sweet little piece. Look at where the wires are going. Very little change. web.p3.net/~shoman/duraspark.htm is a web site with the wiring for this conversion. Good luck with it.

09-16-2000, 12:38 PM	#1
rob66 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lancaster, SC, USA Posts: 6	Duraspark ignition swap I have a '66 mustang with c-code 289. I need to know what is involved in swapping in a used Duraspark electronic ignition. Is it as simple as it sounds? Are there other pieces I need to take from the donor car? If i want performance upgrades, can i upgrade the Distributor? Thanks!

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09-16-2000, 01:20 PM	#2
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Very easy. Dist and module and some wire. But, Petronix is easier and works just as good. Looks better too if original means something to you.

09-16-2000, 03:14 PM	#3
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	I have done this exact conversion to a 72 351. Subsequently I have added an msd ignition module. From the donor car, get the distributor, wiring harness and ignition module. (new modules are cheap, I used the blue one) Get the coil cover too, a sweet little piece. Look at where the wires are going. Very little change. web.p3.net/~shoman/duraspark.htm is a web site with the wiring for this conversion. Good luck with it.