i have used the pertronix ignitor in the past with no problems at all
it is a snap to install and the price is much better than buying a new distrib.
SEAN
I bought a Unilite because my old distributor was shot and I didn't want to have to fart around with points; if my distributor was worth a nickel I would have used the Petronix, so my vote would be there.
-Jason
'72 Mach 1 || '90 Talon TSi AWD
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"Thats not a leak, my car's marking its territory!"
"If you've done it, it ain't braggin'." -Roy Rogers
I am installing the Pertronix unit when I re-install the engine(shortly I hope). The cost was about $65 for the Ignitor and about $35 for the Flame Thrower Coil. A lot of posters have gone with this setup, with a lot of positive comments(some not) that's why I chose this setup
1966 Red Conv (200)
1966 White Pony Int.(289)A Code
1966 Coupe (289) C Code
MCA 36048
I have been using it for almost a year, no problems. I also installed a pertronix coil and wires (but I did this later).
TJ - Highland Village, TX (DFW area)
66 coupe 302 2v c4 -daily driver
94 GT vert -SWMBO's
93 Aerostar - hauling stuff
50 Mercury Pickup - waiting to be restored, stored back home
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I've run all three - points, Pertronix, and the Ford Duraspark. I wouldn't trade my Duraspark II for anything else. A Unilite might be nice but for the money the Ford Duraspark is a much better deal and a snap to wire in. Hooking it up to an MSD is no problem either. An MSD Billet piece would be great but I've never seen one for the falcon motor...
John
[color:blue]'68 Coupe
250/C4, 221 Argentine Head</font color=blue>
You don't necessarily have to but I did when I dropped in my distributor, it supposedly produces a better spark but I didn't notice much a difference, other than the new one says Mallory on it and its purdier than the old one /forums/images/icons/wink.gif.
-Jason
'72 Mach 1 || '90 Talon TSi AWD
http://nosaj122081.tripod.com/parade3.jpg
"Thats not a leak, my car's marking its territory!"
"If you've done it, it ain't braggin'." -Roy Rogers
I have used the petronix unit in three mustangs and had no problems. A snap to install and does not require a coild change. The cars start right up all the time.
69 Fastback <== Still Not Complete After 4 Years
66 Fastback 6cyl, 3 speed <== Collecting Parts for a 5.0 EFI conversion
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