Electronic conversion???
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Electronic conversion???
First of all, I am proud and grateful to be a member of this forum.I have learn more about ford trucks in the last 4 days than I have in the last 20 years.
I was wandering if anyone has had any luck with those distributor electronic conversion kits that you can pick up for about $70 at autozone? I am wanting to try one on my 73 F100 4x4 360 2v truck. I am trying to achieve two goals, better mpg and less maintenance. Iwas thinking of trying to go with a factory dura spark but nobody seems to care for those set-ups. if i did go with the kit, what spark plug would work the best?
I was wandering if anyone has had any luck with those distributor electronic conversion kits that you can pick up for about $70 at autozone? I am wanting to try one on my 73 F100 4x4 360 2v truck. I am trying to achieve two goals, better mpg and less maintenance. Iwas thinking of trying to go with a factory dura spark but nobody seems to care for those set-ups. if i did go with the kit, what spark plug would work the best?
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Mixed opinions on this topic
The Duraspark system is top notch for some and not for others.
One thing though,
some people change distributors but still like the DS coil for its so-called high energy.
IMO, there isn't anything wrong with DSII as long as the components are Ford/Motorcraft not aftermarket like Blue Streak/etc
The Duraspark system is top notch for some and not for others.
One thing though,
some people change distributors but still like the DS coil for its so-called high energy.
IMO, there isn't anything wrong with DSII as long as the components are Ford/Motorcraft not aftermarket like Blue Streak/etc
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I just put the Pentronix ingitor 2 system on my 390. It was about $100 through jegs. I like the set up. nice and easy to install gives good performance. I put the flame thrower 2 coil on it too. I mainly chose the conversion to get rid of the points system. I kept the standard autolite plugs.
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Thanks, i just got back from the parts store{ where I work} and the prodject is in project mode. I am going to use autolite platinums to conserve spark energy. I remember my dad using one of these kits on a 302 powered ski boat. I cant remember if he had any gain with the conversion. Does anyone know what plug would help get the most from this mod?
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Well, can't turn back now.Looks like a good idea so far. I found out that my vac advance is siezed up.That alone could be why I am only getting 6mpg.I also upgraded to an accel Super coil.The autolite plugs [platinmum] have woke up the 360 very well!
I will keep you posted as I keep on this transformation from points to electronic ignition
I will keep you posted as I keep on this transformation from points to electronic ignition
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