Pertronix compared to Duraspark
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simon":hszhx9it said:
I just re-read that thread and it never mentions what coil was used with the DS2. I suspect it was a stock DS2 coil which really isn't much different than a breaker-points coil. I would expect an improvement using an HEI coil compared with a stock DS2 unit.
The point I am trying to make here is the fact that a DS2 can trigger an HEI module which can fire THE EXACT SAME COIL as the DUI. This will give identical results (assuming identical advance curves)
Joe
sp_alloy_head
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LJW,
Have you had to change the HEI module or TFI coil since you've installed it?
That's very cool!!!
Have you had to change the HEI module or TFI coil since you've installed it?
Lazy JW":1c9glsry said:
That's very cool!!!
Ecovanner1963
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Does the DuraSpark set-ups have a different than normal, shape to the contact point in the cap? because the one in the DUI is like a contact RAIL. Its wild looking. That along with the coil, and ECM. help it to be the "Baddest" Distributor Thus Far, IN MY OPINION. I mean if not for the cost of it, I think you all would throw one in.
sp_alloy_head
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Ecovanner1963":1unh1q4h said:
isn't $ usually the limiting factor?
I went with the Pertronics for two reasons. One, my dizzy was new so why buy another new DSII, Second, around the same time I was debating between the two, a buddy of mine has Econoline 4x4 Van. He often goes out to remote places like Death Valley and on one trip his friend truck dies because of a bad module. So he decided to do a major tune-up on it. Some time later he started having an electrical problem whereby when running the more electrical load( lights, stereo, etc..) it would run rough and eventually die. After replacing the whole charging system and wiring harness and many hours of aggravation. We swapped out the "new off-the-shelf" module with his old module he kept as a spare and it ran great.
Long story short... I made up my mind.
Long story short... I made up my mind.
Williboy":1itcvlpe said:
When it's really, really critical for safety there's nothing quite as reliable as breaker points. Note my previous link to the fellow who flies airplanes with Corvair engines. If I suddenly felt compelled to drive across the Gobi Desert I would much prefer to have breaker point ignition (or a diesel). Sorta tough to find a spare module out there, eh?
Joe
I like the traditional look more.
Nope. The GM HEI coil-in-cap is an abomination. The only worst place I could think of to put a coil is right on top of the exhaust manifold, let alone using an epoxy-potted one. :thumbdown:Ecovanner1963":2odjnyyu said:
If I was going to make any changes from my DS1-HEI, I'd swap the HEI module back for an MSD box.
Ecovanner1963
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And Again, you loose out because of the simple fact you just don't like the way it looks? Totally your right to your own opinion, but I'm keeping MY DUI!!!!!!!!! IT'S ASS-KICKING!!!!!!!!!!
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/items/___W0 ... Z1QQ_sopZ1
Apparently they are still common in some aircraft applications.
And Summit lists three different makes...for V-8 racing applications, of course.
And here is an interesting piece:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vintage- ... 261374543&
Apparently they are still common in some aircraft applications.
And Summit lists three different makes...for V-8 racing applications, of course.
And here is an interesting piece:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vintage- ... 261374543&
60s Refugee
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Here's my post about DSII. I think the system is great, easy to use, easy to install, dependable.
http://fordsix.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51274
With wires:
Good luck!
Harry
http://fordsix.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51274
With wires:
Good luck!
Harry
Looking good! But, you gotta get rid of that single pot master cylinder. Bwesides being ugly, it's not really safe. Replce it with a dual unit for a later Mustang with drums.
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