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The Petronics Ignitor® II converts the older points-type ignition system on classic cars, to a solid-state electronic ignition system that's completely concealed, providing a stock appearance. The kit includes new microcontroller that installs in just a few minutes. Generally, it installs just as easy as changing out the old points, as it only has two wires to hook up! The Petronics Ignitor II fits inside distributor without any alterations. Benefits include extended plug life, improved gas mileage, reduces misfires, quicker starts, and improved engine performance.
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The Ignitor II develops three times more energy between 3000 and 5000 RPM than the original Ignitor. The microcontroller senses current in the coil and automatically adjusts the dwell to maintain peak energy throughout the entire RPM range… providing more energy at high RPMs. Ignition energy is sustained with less heat buildup, which results in extended module and coil life. This also protects the module, coil and other components from heat damage. And it's legal in all 50 states and Canada.
Generally the kit runs about $120 bucks, which cost about the same as a Duraspark conversion. You'll also need a hotter coil, and we recommend upgrading to a set of performance wires as well, to get the best performance from the Petronics ingition. |
One drawback with this ignition system (and a major one in our opinion), is that if the unit fails, it can not be repaired. If your on a road trip, this could have you spending your time sitting on the side of the road, as most parts stores don't stock them for a Ford six application. More than likely, you'll have to order it online and wait for it to show up, possibly paying for overnight shipping if your stranded. Therefore if you decide to install a Petronics, we recommend keeping an extra one in your glove box, especially if you take a lot of road trips, or depend on your vehicle for a daily driver.
The only real advantage in our opinion, is that it keeps the ignition system looking completely stock, which may be important if your keeping your six as close to it's original condition as you possibly can, yet attempting to gain a little more power and reliability over the old point style ignition. As such, we prefer either the Duraspark II or the DUI ignition systems for performance applications. While the DUI is considerably more up front, its generally cheaper to maintain, and you can buy replacement parts anywhere, anytime. This makes the DUI, not only the most powerful, but the most reliable ignition system in our opinion. However this opinion may not be shared by everyone, therefore we suggest that you spend time looking at each igniton system, and talking to other owners (getting their opinions and experiences) before you decided which ignition upgrade best suits your needs and budget.
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