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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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Ignition System Question?

What is the advantage of installing A pertronix ignition or dual point distributor in my 66 352? Is it worth the money?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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Yes - worth the money. Think about never having to adjust dwell, install new points again. Combined with a high voltage coil, delivery of higher voltage (one of the reasons for dual-point distributors), more consistent voltage, and better performance at higher RPMs, IMHO that makes the $$ spent more than worth it.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by daggerNC
Yes - worth the money. Think about never having to adjust dwell, install new points again. Combined with a high voltage coil, delivery of higher voltage (one of the reasons for dual-point distributors), more consistent voltage, and better performance at higher RPMs, IMHO that makes the $$ spent more than worth it.
That would be the response for the Pertronix. You can also do a Duraspark conversion with parts sourced from the salvage yard and keep everything Ford, if you so desire... As far as the dual point, I would not recommend them, old school way of getting a hotter spark to your plugs.

--Mike
 
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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If your points are working properly, you will not notice any difference with the Pertronix, except that it will continue to work properly.
 
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