Pertronic or DS II ?

[rmengel]

I see some people are using pertronic and then saying that they want to change to DHI. Is that an improvement ? And if so how much ? I have pertronics now and am happy with it but I would lood for a DS II it it would be better. Thanks

 

[Invectivus]

my understanding is generally pertronix is used in the older SCV environment, and as such has no mechanical advance and is less desirable than the DS2.I suppose its possible to augment a 68 or later points carb that has mech advance, but no installs stand out. I've also heard of the sensor/magnet/whatever coming loose, but I don't know if that's user error, random issues, or product feature. The squeaky wheel and all that.

 

[rmengel]

I have a 71 Maverick and I'm sure it has a mech advance. Invectivus is there a place where I could see some pics of your car, header and exhaust, engine ?

 

[Asa]

One of my first upgrades was a Petronix system, daily drove with that sucker for a solid 3 years, no issues at all.

On the other hand, I can see how people would think that a system designed from the factory by Ford would be more reliable.

 

[CobraSix]

Here is my comparison.

http://kastang.info/pertvds2.html