Pertronix Ignition

I did years ago on a 302. Easy install. Make sure you follow the hookup installations. Advantages? No more points. That's enough. Disadvantages? Cost I guess.

Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD*
78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1
79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1
'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500

Don't waste your time with a Pertronix. Mine lasted a week before it crapped out.

72 Gran Torino Sport Q 4spd in Light Pewter Metallic

2012 Mustang GT (Brembo) 5.0, 6MT, 3.55s

1995 Bronco - 5.0 5spd.

I had it hooked up to the way it said in the instructions, mine came with the ballast resistor. Save your money, get a Duraspark 2 system. If you do, get a Ford factory box if you can find one, they seem to hold up better. Don't hook the ignition box to full 12v, I learned this the hard way, make sure you have a resistance wire or ballast resistor. The wire usually has 9v at the end.

I found this online a while back. I don't remember where, but if this belongs to any one, thanks. It is extremely easy to hook up and looks great. You can get all you need at the junkyard or from the auto parts store.

I tried to talk a guy into swapping his '73 mustang, he said "you can't fix electronic ignition on the side of the road." I asked him what's to fix, he didn't say anything else. He also argued with me about setting the dwell on points. I told him that they need to be adjusted and the points have elongated holes for adjusting, to which he disagreed.

For the money, I would definately do the Duraspark 2 again. There is nothing to adjust and like I said before, you can trigger an aftermarket ignition if you eyer wanted. The TFI coil is a great idea also, because it can be mounted any where and in and direction.

Just my $.02

Chris

1973 Montego MX, 351 Cleveland 2v SEFI, '88 LSC EFI harn. and Fuel rails, Adj. Fuel Pres. Reg., A9L Mustang Computer, 76 mm Mass Air Housing. W/R AOD, Lock Right Locker, Electric Fan. 3G Alternator.

I have a duraspark II and MSD box. Fires right up and there is never a miss!

72 Gran Torino Sport Q 4spd in Light Pewter Metallic

2012 Mustang GT (Brembo) 5.0, 6MT, 3.55s

1995 Bronco - 5.0 5spd.

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Nevar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08-March-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nevar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Pertronix Ignition Posted: 11-July-2006 at 12:43AM
	Has anyone converted to the Pertronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition? If so what are the advantages and/or disavantages?

Psquare75 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Member of the Stroker Club Joined: 26-November-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4591	Post Options Post Reply Quote Psquare75 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-July-2006 at 1:42AM
	I did years ago on a 302. Easy install. Make sure you follow the hookup installations. Advantages? No more points. That's enough. Disadvantages? Cost I guess.
	Paul 77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 SOLD 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500

MontegoMan351 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 22-October-2005 Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote MontegoMan351 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-July-2006 at 6:03AM
	I did it on mine and it lasted for about 2 months, then it crapped out. I said screw this and upgraded to a Duraspark 2 system. If you ever want to hook up a msd, jacobs, etc. you will already have a magnetic trigger distributor. Just my 2 cents, Chris
	1973 Montego MX, 351 Cleveland 2v SEFI, '88 LSC EFI harn. and Fuel rails, Adj. Fuel Pres. Reg., A9L Mustang Computer, 76 mm Mass Air Housing. W/R AOD, Lock Right Locker, Electric Fan. 3G Alternator.

rtgreen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25-February-2006 Location: Central Alabama Status: Offline Points: 118	Post Options Post Reply Quote rtgreen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-July-2006 at 10:15AM
	Don't waste your time with a Pertronix. Mine lasted a week before it crapped out.
	72 Gran Torino Sport Q 4spd in Light Pewter Metallic 2012 Mustang GT (Brembo) 5.0, 6MT, 3.55s 1995 Bronco - 5.0 5spd.

Psquare75 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Member of the Stroker Club Joined: 26-November-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4591	Post Options Post Reply Quote Psquare75 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-July-2006 at 12:36PM
	You sure you guys had it hooked up properly? I'm almost postiive it doesn't get full 12 volts, but the 5v or so with the ballast resistor.
	Paul 77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 SOLD 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500

MontegoMan351 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 22-October-2005 Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote MontegoMan351 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-July-2006 at 2:06PM
	I had it hooked up to the way it said in the instructions, mine came with the ballast resistor. Save your money, get a Duraspark 2 system. If you do, get a Ford factory box if you can find one, they seem to hold up better. Don't hook the ignition box to full 12v, I learned this the hard way, make sure you have a resistance wire or ballast resistor. The wire usually has 9v at the end. I found this online a while back. I don't remember where, but if this belongs to any one, thanks. It is extremely easy to hook up and looks great. You can get all you need at the junkyard or from the auto parts store. I tried to talk a guy into swapping his '73 mustang, he said "you can't fix electronic ignition on the side of the road." I asked him what's to fix, he didn't say anything else. He also argued with me about setting the dwell on points. I told him that they need to be adjusted and the points have elongated holes for adjusting, to which he disagreed. For the money, I would definately do the Duraspark 2 again. There is nothing to adjust and like I said before, you can trigger an aftermarket ignition if you eyer wanted. The TFI coil is a great idea also, because it can be mounted any where and in and direction. Just my $.02 Chris
	1973 Montego MX, 351 Cleveland 2v SEFI, '88 LSC EFI harn. and Fuel rails, Adj. Fuel Pres. Reg., A9L Mustang Computer, 76 mm Mass Air Housing. W/R AOD, Lock Right Locker, Electric Fan. 3G Alternator.

Torinogts73c Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14-February-2004 Location: Tucson Arizona Status: Offline Points: 1034	Post Options Post Reply Quote Torinogts73c Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-July-2006 at 3:36PM
	Duraspark II gets my vote changed mine in 1988 only changed boxes once since then! Made right fits right lasts longer! Genuine Ford Parts!!! Gary
	Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,15 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford

rtgreen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25-February-2006 Location: Central Alabama Status: Offline Points: 118	Post Options Post Reply Quote rtgreen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12-July-2006 at 9:54AM
	I have a duraspark II and MSD box. Fires right up and there is never a miss!
	72 Gran Torino Sport Q 4spd in Light Pewter Metallic 2012 Mustang GT (Brembo) 5.0, 6MT, 3.55s 1995 Bronco - 5.0 5spd.