I installed the Pertonix system on my 80 Spitfire. (It had originally
had a Lucas electronic ignition which went bad). I can't say anything
about longevity as I haven't driven it a lot since I installed it but it
was easy to install and the car ran great with it.
Roger Elliott
Rick Gregory wrote:
> I'm thinking about upgrading my Lucas contact-points
> vacuum-advance style distributer for increased
> performance and reliability.
>
> I read over my Vicky Brit catalog (page 21) and saw
> what I consider to be three options:
>
> 1. Crane Cams Electronic Ignition conversion
> 2. Mallory dual point distributer with mechanical only
> advance
> 3. Mallory dual point distributer with Vacuum advance
>
> I was wondering if any of you have experience with
> these? Recommendations? Warnings?
>
> I'm always cost conscientious but my main consideration
> is RELIABILITY and performance. I see the Crane system
> is $129.95 for my car and the Mallory DP Distributer
> with vacuum advance is $249.95 ... that is significant
> by my pocketbook. Also, do I need to worry about
> accessories with these options... for example: do I
> need the Mallory chrome coil if I buy the Mallory
> distributer?
>
> Thanks for any comments.
>
> ===
> --Rick
>
> Spitfire page at http://www.apiinc.com/rick/spitrec.html
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