I have had the Mallory since 1998 and paid under $200 for it. I had
tried a Crane box with it in 1998 and it was the only DNF that I had
that year. Took the box out and returned it to Jegs for a full
refund. I have been running the Dual point since then without any
trouble (so far). When I had it on the Dyno, the points already had a
full season (8 races) on them. The way I see it, there is less that
can go wrong with the points (I know that may be a point of contention
with some) and they are not as sensitive to low voltage as I do not
use a generator/alternator. Joe(B)
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
To: jaboruch <jaboruch@adelphia.net>
Cc: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 11:58 PM
Subject: Re: mallory dist
> JOe,
> Are the Mallory Dual Point Distributors that inexpensive? Last I
looked
> the Spitfire one was going for over $400. The MSD 6AL That I was
using
> is selling for under $200 and is equipped with a built-in rev
limiter.
>
> If these prices are actual and as you say the results are about the
> same, I'd opt for the MSD any day. The electronics are going to be
much
> more reliable over the long haul than the mechanical. But that's
just
> my opinion.
>
> Joe (C)
>
> jaboruch wrote:
> >
> > When I had my TR3 motor on the dyno last year, it made the same
power
> > and torque with the Mallory dual point as it did with an MSD box.
The
> > money I saved from not going out and buying the MSD box paid for
the
> > dyno session. Joe(B)
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
> > To: Mark J Bradakis <mjb@autox.team.net>
> > Cc: <fot@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 6:21 PM
> > Subject: Re: mallory dist
> >
> > > I can't see how the Mallory Dual Point Distributor can possibly
beat
> > the
> > > MSD ignition that I was using on the Spit before I changed to
the
> > Honda
> > > Power. Using the Pertronix as a trigger gets rid of most of the
> > trouble
> > > areas that are present on older technology engines.
> > >
> > > Of Course, if using the MSD is illegal in the Vintage Racing
clubs,
> > > "Never Mind"!
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Joe (C)
> > >
> > > Mark J Bradakis wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I've been using a Mallory dual point for years on the Killer
Spit.
> > I'm trying
> > > > to remember where I origanlly got it, but it was first used on
my
> > old Datsun
> > > > 620 pickup. To put it in the Spit I had to take off the
Datsun
> > drive dog on
> > > > the end and put on a properly offset Spitfire one. Not too
> > difficult.
> > > > Wonder if a unit listed for a 240Z would be an easy task to
put on
> > a TR or
> > > > GT6 motor?
> > > >
> > > > mjb.
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