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Pertronix Electronic ignition

rp23g7
02-11-2010, 02:42 PM
So, i am picking up a Pertronix Igniter 2 this weekend, until i can get a new distributer etc.

Do i still use my conventional Voltage Regulator?

Davek73
02-11-2010, 04:03 PM
I got the igniter 2 Dist. and added the flame thrower coil. The setup is easy to install and works VERY well on my 383. I am using the voltage reg. I had w/no problems!!!

Meep-Meep
02-11-2010, 04:55 PM
The voltage regulator should have no effect on the ignitor so long as it maintains around 12V at the ignition terminal. What can damage an ignitor unit is the wrong coil. A coil with too low resistance will draw more current and that can exceed the current handling capability of the ignitor. The ignitor is just a solid state switch (transistor) triggered by a hall sensor. Brilliant!

rp23g7
02-11-2010, 05:04 PM
The car has a MSD Blaster coil

Meep-Meep
02-11-2010, 06:23 PM
The car has a MSD Blaster coil

That may or may not work. You should check with Pertronix. I used the chrome Mallory coil in my truck with the ignitor and it's compatible, only problem is I don't remember exactly which one. I think it was this one http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MAA-29219/

I'm pretty sure you want a primary resistance of about 1.5 Ohms.

rp23g7
02-12-2010, 07:21 AM
thanks, i will check