after rereading my post it sounds rude, but wasn't intended that way but as a joke with myself as the pun. I apologize if it was taken as an afront.

oh, and I agree the search option sucks, it would be nice it it would limit its search to the year specific forum posts instead of searching the entire site.

To expand upon what Julie said above, if you dont go with an electonic ignition (distributor) and/or a high dollar ignition coil you will need to put a ballast resistor in front of your coil or it will burn out. Most 12v coils do not actually handle 12v but like 8.5v or less; i ended up replacing a brand new coil after I cooked it.