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Originally Posted by HWYSTR455
Although I don't mind points for some cars, I think from a performance and reliability perspective, electronic ignition is the only way to go. To think a 50 year old distributor, with poor production tolerances (in today's standards), and electromechanical triggering, is going to be 'better' than running something new is just pure denial.
With that said, I don't agree with the 'technology' of using 'multiple' sparks to light a cyl, it's like a match, do you keep striking it once it ignites? But, I'm not going there. It is unfortunately about the only way to be able to run certain types of distributors, so, a necessary evil.
Run what you want, run what you understand, it's your' car. Personally, it's very rare I would recommend someone go 'back' (wards) to points.
And we haven't even touched on weights, springs, and vacuum cans. Yeah, those are precise and flexible.
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I never, ever have any ignition related problems. Yes, its better for the vast majority of Pontiacs. Its not 'backwards" in any way. Most of the time simple is better. Complicate things and many more things to go wrong.
Toyota, just about the most reliable manufacturer out there ran points triggered CD ignition for years. Without multiple sparks. Points went 100K.
As long as you are not running over 8000 RPM and - 1% of Pontiacs are, points with CD are the way to go.
The old iron distributors for whatever reason wear very well. Not seen a worn out one yet.
There is no denial involved. I have done back to back tests at the track with the exact same curve on 2 distributors set up on the same machine. One points, one electronic, both with 7-AL2. Same ET,MPH. Sold electronic stuff.
I have come to the conclusion there is no extra power to be had in any ignition system, points, electronic other than a crank trigger which has been shown to gain 7 HP on a dyno. (Ace at PPR did the test)
Run what you want. IMO simple is best.