Could someone help me understand the difference between upgrading your points to an electronic ignition compared to installing a coil/ignition box

[Geoff 2]

Sinitro,

We could debate until the end of time about different igns & their reliabilty. I have seen people using dielectric grease under the HEI module......it fails....& then they blame the module!
I have TWO Chrys ECU boxes here where the sealing 'goo' in the back has become almost liquid & run out.

 

[Geoff 2]

The HEI is a vast improvement over the Chrys elec ign. 0.060" plug gaps, some had 0.080" gaps. Plus variable dwell which kept the coil cooler & extended it's life. The number of external connections were reduced, reducing the chance of a bad connection due to corrosion/looseness. And more spark energy due to the low pri resistance of ign coil. Plus, an E core that keeps the energy in the coil, not radiating into space as a canister coil does. A no brainer. I have run 0.125" plug gaps with HEI.

 

[440 PHIXX]

I run points in my 383 every day car. But as I remember it being described in a Mopar book about the electrical system… a breaker points ignition is in a constant state of going out of tune because of the wear to the rubbing block. And unless you get NOS they are all made in China. My experience with Chinese replacement parts is a crap shoot sometimes. The nice thing about electronic is the hotter spark, and maintenance free operation. Personally, I think the HEI one wire setups are the easiest to install.

 

[Geoff 2]

^^^^^^ Yup. You have hit ALL the nails on the head....