[Darth Menace]

Hey, I am wanting to get a points eliminator kit. the less maintenance I have to do the better. I was wondering if anyone has any reviews of any. I think Accel points elminator only works with Accel distributor and I don't want to do that. I think some others need additional install kits, etc. I just want to buy the product and install it.

I see there is accel, Mallory, crane cam and a few others. The motor is a 67 and I would like to know what you guys think/have done with success. I just want install and play...not extra crap to buy and install first

[Verdoro 68]

I'm currently running a Pertronix. So far so good but others have had failures.

I ran a Mallory Unilite conversion for years until the shutter came loose under the cap and ate itself one day.

The M&H conversion seems to get generally good reviews: http://www.breakerless.com/

Does this mean you aren't giving up on your car?

[Darth Menace]

Originally Posted by Verdoro 68

I'm currently running a Pertronix. So far so good but others have had failures.

I ran a Mallory Unilite conversion for years until the shutter came loose under the cap and ate itself one day.

The M&H conversion seems to get generally good reviews: http://www.breakerless.com/

Does this mean you aren't giving up on your car?

Yes and no...I spoke to my mechanic friend and he said he will look at it soon for an assessment. My wife wants to get it for me for Valentine's day (very romantic I know) so I figure get one going and install it. If I get rid of it down the road then I will be out that as well, but for now just keep working forward anyway. If I decide on selling it will be best that what I can solve is solved by then. There is a possibiity I will sell it if I end up hating it, but it will ultimately be decided on the cost I would lose compared to the cost to get it working again. I'm not desperate for money so i'm not desperate for a sale

[rememberfireball#22]

I bought one of the 40.00 electronic dist about 2 years ago. Still doing fine.

[Darth Menace]

Originally Posted by rememberfireball#22

I bought one of the 40.00 electronic dist about 2 years ago. Still doing fine.

what brand is that? I havent seen anything close to that, and local (Canadian prices) are about double what you guys can get the same thing for.

[Bruce Meyer]

The best way to eliminate points is called an HEI. They are cheap and you can get parts for them anywhere. Something you cant always do with aftermarket gizmos.

[rememberfireball#22]

www.skipwhiteperformance.com
Pontiac HEI dist for 38.50. I have had one in my GTO for 2 years and no problems.1-877-383-5152

[Darth Menace]

Originally Posted by rememberfireball#22

www.skipwhiteperformance.com
Pontiac HEI dist for 38.50. I have had one in my GTO for 2 years and no problems.1-877-383-5152

Ahh, I heard replacing the complete distributor is much harder than the points eliminator kits that I mentioned. I don't think I want to make more work than required. I want to stick to simple that is an amazing price though

[gtohurstjudge]

I've had the base original pertronix units in all my old cars for years and years no problem. You do need to remove the distributor to install it properly and check the gaps
on the unit. I would be of the opinion if someone had a failure they didn't install it properly.
You can't just stuff the parts in there with the distributor in the engine and hope for the best.

[Darth Menace]

Originally Posted by gtohurstjudge

I've had the base original pertronix units in all my old cars for years and years no problem. You do need to remove the distributor to install it properly and check the gaps
on the unit. I would be of the opinion if someone had a failure they didn't install it properly.
You can't just stuff the parts in there with the distributor in the engine and hope for the best.

doh! video installation instructions lied to me. that sucks

[marxjunk]

accell..mallory...and crane are all the same just branded..all made by mallory...


you couldnt pay me enough to use anything mallory in my cars...

[birdsandgoats]

I have put both the Crane and the Pertronix conversions in my cars and others . Had no problems with either . The new Pertronix Ignitor III is the newest one out there. It has the rev limiter like the Crane and is easy to install and does not have the plastic ring like the older versions and is easy to instal . Just remove the points and put it in . Just make sure you ask for the Ignitor III as some places are still selling the Ignitor II and not selling the new one yet. .http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor3/default.aspx

[Darth Menace]

im thinking if the distributor has to be removed in both instances, just to buy the HEI one that was posted earlier. If the distributor could be kept in place, I know which one I would be buying though

[birdsandgoats]

There is no need to remove the distributor with the Ignitor III. It does not need to be taken out to put washers on the shaft like the old ones did.

[UnchainedGTO]

I am running the Pertonix in three of my cars and have had no issues. They are very reliable.

[chrisp]

Use a M&H single wire points conversion , accepts all stock components .

[Darth Menace]

Thanks for the info guys. So ultimately they are all relatively the same pain in the ass to install (minus the pertronix iii which is double the price of everything else), so it all comes down to brand preference.

I will likely just buy the HEI distributor and put it in the trunk and never install it

[gtohurstjudge]

I always use the original pertronix unit because it is inexpensive
and I know it works for decades without a problem. I don't feel it's worth spending
way more money just to keep from removing the distributor, plus the Pertronix III hasn't
proven itself for decades yet. As for an HEI ignition, it is great if you like being stranded
on the side of the road. The spark on them is too hot, causing plug wire failures, rotor failures,
cap failures and coil failures. Also the pickup coil wires are bad about breaking as they flex
everytime the vacuum advance moves.....most unreliable ignition ever put on a car in my opinion.

[Simple Man]

I had a Mallory Unilite for years on my 65. Never had a bot o' problem with it.

[Darth Menace]

I called around and I can get a Pertronix kit locally for the price I can from the USA, so I will just snag that tomorrow. Thanks for the info guys, I hope the install works fine (it won't, this is me after all)