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Topic: pertronix ignitor II reliability
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 01-11-2006 09:05 PM
 
i have a pertronix ignitor II installed but i seem to find some people in this forum unhappy with the ignitor and some are very satisfied. this made me confused. what can you guys say about the ignitor II?
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 2230
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-12-2006 10:58 AM
ive heard the ignitor 1 more reliable. I ran it in my 66 for a while till i converted to the duraspark ran off my msd 6A box.------------------
88 thunderbird TC 2.3L
Gillis at 18 psi, walbro 255 lph fuel pump, Kirban at 39 psi, 3.73 8.8" rear, rebuilt head, brand new IHI 66 mustang 200ci 3 speed
Holley weber two barrel, msd 6A, 3.5 gears, 3.03 v8 three speed trans. 68 Fairlane 289 w/ auto
rusting away motor is going in the mustang 79 f150 300 3 onda tree
awaiting a new transmission
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Dreamcometrue
Gearhead Posts: 903
From: New-Brunswick,Canada
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 01-12-2006 02:43 PM
Had mine for 2 years now and so far so good. Still thinking about getting another one, just in case.....
Rino 
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 2230
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-12-2006 03:00 PM
one thing to remember is always keep the points in the glove box b/c you could be driving and the pertronix just give out one day. with either of them------------------
88 thunderbird TC 2.3L
Gillis at 18 psi, walbro 255 lph fuel pump, Kirban at 39 psi, 3.73 8.8" rear, rebuilt head, brand new IHI 66 mustang 200ci 3 speed
Holley weber two barrel, msd 6A, 3.5 gears, 3.03 v8 three speed trans. 68 Fairlane 289 w/ auto
rusting away motor is going in the mustang 79 f150 300 3 onda tree
awaiting a new transmission
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Bob429
Gearhead Posts: 545
From: Watervliet,MI,USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-13-2006 05:41 PM
I have used both I and II. Both performed perfectly for me. I have a II in my 429 SCJ. But I do keep a set of points in the glove box. They are easy to switch out in case of failure. I have had better starts since the conversion other than that I have not noticed any increase in performance. My mileage seems to be a little better. ------------------
Bob
Member#39
71 J code
429 SCJ-R Sportsroof
C6 4:11 14.226@96.82 on street tires
http://www.my429scj.50megs.com
http://www.mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/Bob429.html
2004 Pure stock muscle car Drags pics now on my page. [This message has been edited by Bob429 (edited 01-13-2006).]
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BornInAFord
Gearhead Posts: 610
From: Bend, OR, USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 01-17-2006 11:03 PM
I have a "plug and play" dizzy with an Ignitor II for about a year and close to 1000 miles. No problems yet, and I don't expect any.
One of the keys seems to be to not leave the key on with the engine off. For the Ignitor I, this has caused the unit to burn out. It is supposed to be corrected for the II.
Daniel
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sodi
Gearhead Posts: 286
From: Kenosha Wi. USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 01-22-2006 12:06 PM
Would the petronox Ignition cause a car to backfire on hard acceleration or do they just go out ?? Thanks sodi
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