Re: [AMC-list] Electronic ignition conversion

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

The first thing I'd suggest is a simple Pertronix Ignitor conversion for the points distributor. Easy to install, and you can throw your points and condensor in the glove box along with a screwdriver and match book (to set the points... if you can find a match book!) and be up and running should it ever burn out. Only have to run one wire, a switch +12V lead. It works as good as an HEI or anything else for a stock engine. So unless you run 5000 rpm all the time, a Pertronix and a 40-50,000 volt coil is all you need. 

Second best is the 78+ AMC/Motorcraft setup with a TFI upgrade. The upgrade is just a big cap, better locking wires (lock on the cap better), and a hot coil. If you don't get the TFI coil you're not doing much. Instead of the odd looking TFO coil you can use a hot aftermarket coil that will look more at home under the hood if you prefer. This route gets you the big cap with wider spacing between the plug towers. That reduces cross firing at high rpm with the hot coil. But again, it's not really necessary on the six unless you're spinning it a lot often. 

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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:47:52 -0400 (EDT)
From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)

" From: Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>
" 
" You could use all 'AMC' parts and get a setup off a 78 or later 6 cylinder at
" the wreckers.

...and do the 'tfi tuneup' if it needs a freshening.

" Quoting Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
" 
" > Hello,
" >  Amyone have an HEI setup with coil they want to get rid of? I am looking to
" > upgrade my 258 from the points.

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