Pertronix Vs. Accel conversion kits

69redrunner · Nov 9, 2011

I'm thinking about using a points eliminating kit. I used the Pertronix Flame Thrower in a 69 GTO, worked great. I like this style because it fits under the original cap and keeps a stock appearance while giving you an "electronic" ignition.

Just wondering if anybody has any experience with the Accel version? Or any bad experiences with Pertronix?

Thanks

Ajax · Nov 16, 2011

A couple years ago I bought a Pertronix for my '66 Belvedere with a 360. I had no luck with it. I even exchanged it for a new one and still no luck. Let me tell you I did EVERYTHING possible to try to get to the bottom of the problem. Never did get it sorted out and opted to go with a complete conversion kit (dizzy, ballast resistor, harness, and orange box) from Jegs and my car runs fantastic. I have read on the forums that Pertronix has issues out there pertaining to Mopar and Mustang applications. If you decide to go with a Pertronix and it works for you, cool however, I'm glad I did a complete electronic conversion.

69redrunner · Nov 16, 2011

Thanks for the heads-up. I used Pertronix in a GM and had no issues, but if they haven't got the Mopar ign. figured out yet I'll definately be looking a other vendors.

64Belvedere · Nov 16, 2011

I used a pertronix ignitor on my 69 340 swinger in 2003. Worked awesome. 6500RPM plus. Never a miss or a hitch. Sold the car and It's still in it going strong. I put ne in a 64 Olds 98 this summer, Same deal. Quick and easy. Works awesome. I would go pertronix anytime.

1moreproject · Nov 16, 2011

I usually follow the masses on electronics and Pertronix seems to have a lot more of them out there than Accel. I think the Ignitor 2 offers the most bang for the buck because it shuts itself down in case the key is accidently left in the on position. It can also be used with almost any coil, with or without a ballast resistor, because it senses the current in the circuit and adjusts accordingly.

mrkinger · Nov 16, 2011

I have one in my 318 poly,works well for me

rlsbee · Nov 16, 2011

I ran a Pertronix conversion in my 383 for a long time and never had a problem. It started easier and ran better. I did buy a Pertronix billet distributor that I'm running now. That was only because the billet distributor had provision for limiting my total centrifugal advance when putting in more initial timing. It's also a nice unit and I like it.

pistol_grip_polara · Nov 16, 2011

i bought a complete pertronix distrubutor and dropped in my polara.. as i said in a similiar post... best 249.00 i ever spent on the car.

put the conversion in my jet boat, Olds powered.. Ran about $80, got a set of wires and a new cap, boat ran a millions times better and hasnt had any problems with the ignition since... carb, well thats a whole nother story on that floating pile...

'68 383 Charger · Nov 16, 2011

I put the conversion in my 383 several years ago and it works great.

69redrunner · Nov 17, 2011

HAHA.........Now I'm leaning back towards the Pertronix!
Thanks for all the input.

Scatransit · Nov 21, 2011

You can't go wrong with the Pertronix unit. Make sure to follow the wiring diagram. There has been lots of discussion as to weather the ballast should be retained. The answer is yes, just be sure to get power to the Pertronix unit before the ballast and not after. In other words, you want full system voltage powering the unit. The schematic Pertronix provides can be a bit confusing.

Red63440 · Nov 21, 2011

Now I am confused, the info I got from the pertonix tech said to eliminate the resistor and just connect the two conectors together.

Red63440 · Nov 22, 2011

This is a response from Pertronix...

Bob,

With the Ignitor II it can be set it up either way. For the best results we
suggest no resister.

Marvin Grebow Jr.
PerTronix Inc.
Technical Department

ArtH · Nov 23, 2011

I used a Pertronix in my 72 Lincoln MKIV with 460 engine. It's works fine. Very easy to install and hasn't let me down. I have the older version that requires no resistor and uses Pertronix blaster coil. One warning, on the older Pertronix systems they warn you not to leave the ignition in the "ON" position without the engine running for more than 30 seconds as this can cause the unit to burn out. The newer Pertronix II has supposedly eliminated that problem.

I like the idea of the GM HEI system conversion for Mopar. It's relatively easy to do and either way, you are going to eliminate the ballast resistor. The Pertronix will not really increase your spark as the GM HEI system will. An HEI unit is cheaper and easier to replace than the Pertronix. With the GM HEI you will need a Mopar high energy type distributor. The Pertonix replaces the points in the existing distributor and normally requires you to replace the coil - use their Blaster for best results.

Didn't mean to confuse you here.

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