I have a 1968 390GT.
What are the pro's and con's?
And what is the best total system to install if I do decide to go with the electronic ignition?
I have tried the Ignitor II, but it did not work correctly.
It would work but only with the switch in the "On" position.
I couldn't figure out how to make it work, so we took it back to the parts store.
The guy at the counter said there may have been a part missing with the system out of the box.
So we went back with the stock points?
Any advice would be helpful.

 

Get a oem duraspark distributor from the parts store, 76 390

 

Is that electronic?
Or is it an amped up points system?
Sorry if that is a stupid question.

 

Its electronic.

do some searching in the forum, this topic comes up all the time.
keywords to check for:
duraspark conversion, DUI, Pertronix, MSD

two questions:
1. are you afraid to run a few wires?
2. what's your budget?

if you're not afraid of doing a little wiring, there are junkyard alternatives that cost almost nothing.

or you can go all-out race and spend $300-$400.

 

Thanks Bro!

 

Keep us posted- there's enough people here to answer pretty much any question you may have on the topic.

I am a huge fan of junkyard upgrades, this is what I'm running:
Points to Electronic Ignition Cheap & Easy - ADVrider

I took it a step further by removing the resistor and swapping the coil out with the Ford e-core (from the same vehicle as the module).

As far as performance, I can't tell ANY difference between this setup, and the MSD/Pertronix that I removed.

But its different strokes for different folks- do some digging, and we'll answer any questions you have.