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Breakerless ignition

Posted: 4/1/03 9:39pm Message 1 of 9
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Warren, NJ - USA
Joined: 4/1/2003
Posts: 7
Vette(s): 1969 conv
Has anybody used the system From corvette america?
1957-1974 Breakerless SE Ignition Kit
Converts Your Point-Type Distributor to a Solid-State Electronic Ignition!
http://www.corvetteamerica.com/main.cfm?function=LearnMore&PartNo=41508&LearnMoreID=1285&OrderBy=Description&cfid=5846&cftoken=19284850&r=534415586914&CFID=5846&CFTOKEN=19284850
it seems cheaper then the other brands, but it may not work as well
I have a 69 427
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Breakerless ignition

Posted: 4/1/03 10:25pm Message 2 of 9
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Lake Oswego, OR - USA
Joined: 12/29/2002
Posts: 355
Vette(s): 1968 Corvette T-Top Coupe, 427 L71, Rally Red Exterior, Saddle Interior
I haven't used the one that you mentioned, but I installed the Pertronic electronic ignition on my 1968 L71 and it's amazing how it starts and runs. Can't say enough about it. An ignition is not something I would cut corners on. Of course, the one you're talking about may be just as good. Wish I could help more, but I highly recommend the Pertronic, as the magnetic ring fits under the distributor cap and the only thing you can see are the two wires that come out from under the cap. I like this better than the box type that mounts to the fender well/firewall, etc.

Mark


Breakerless ignition

Posted: 4/1/03 10:59pm Message 3 of 9
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Lake Oswego, OR - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 Corvette T-Top Coupe, 427 L71, Rally Red Exterior, Saddle Interior
I got the Pertronix Ignitor 1 at a local speed shop. It cost $79.95. I have a Performance Corner catalog and they list for $82.99 there. Their number is 800-533-8989. They also sell a Ignitor II, but I haven't tried it. I'm guessing that Summit would also sell the Ignitor 1 for around the same price.

Mark


Breakerless ignition

Posted: 4/10/03 7:50am Message 4 of 9
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Waterford, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe
I used the Mallory Uni-lite. It worked fine.


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

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Breakerless ignition

Posted: 4/10/03 7:54am Message 5 of 9
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NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV - USA
Joined: 3/3/2003
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Vette(s): 1975 Coupe NOM 350: Edelbrock 64cc heads, QJet clone, Performer manifold & cam, gear drive and water pump; MSD ProBillet dist and 6A box, Comp rollers, Hedman headers into true duals, Magnaflow cans,TH400 w/shift kit, TT2's, 3.70RA, hi-rise hood
I went the whole MSD route: Distributor, coil and 6A spark box. Flawless.

Also used their wires. Not so flawless, and also tasty to mice, who nibbled on the jackets. Swapped em out for Taylors - flawless, and apparently not as tasty

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Breakerless ignition

Posted: 4/12/03 3:10pm Message 6 of 9
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i've used pertronics in a 63 olds,66 mustang & a 51 ford flathead worked great. |saluteflag|


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Posted: 4/13/03 6:24pm Message 7 of 9
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BRADENTON, FL - USA
Joined: 8/4/2002
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Vette(s): 1972 convertible 350 auto trans, delux int, air, ps, pb, t/t wheel, pw, 79,000 org miles Rare one year only color
currently using delco points. set em and forget em |laugh| |hammer|


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Breakerless ignition

Posted: 4/15/03 9:56pm Message 8 of 9
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Scottsdale, AZ - USA
Joined: 12/4/2002
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Vette(s): 1973 Coupe, w/ L48 350, auto trans, med. saddle int., white ext, (orig'ly green).
I bought the Pertronix Ignitor II for my '73 coupe. I haven't installed it yet. The directions warn about solid core spark plug wires, which I currently use. I'll be swapping them out on Memorial day, and installing the new ignition, along with the Flamethrower II coil. I'm glad to hear that others have been satisfied with the upgrade. |saluteflag|


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Posted: 4/16/03 1:47am Message 9 of 9
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England
Joined: 11/27/2002
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Vette(s): 1971 350 Roadster
Hi, I fitted the Pertronix Igniter II & Flamethrower Coil to my 71 Roadster and the beast flies ! Go do it ! You guys got it cheap, the whole deal cost me about 300 bucks here in England but it was worth it.


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