Re: [Amc-list] Distributor issues

[Glen Hoag <hoag@xxxxxx>]

Personally, for a low-buck upgrade, I'd follow Ron's advice, but dump 
the points for a Pertronix igniter.  That would obviate the points 
bounce issues, and still be substantially cheaper than a billet distributor.

On the other hand, I would probably go ahead and install a MegaSquirt 
ECU and get full control over both fuel and spark.  It's a lot easier 
to tune spark with a laptop than with a bunch of springs.

--Glen

At 09:10 AM 4/24/2008, you wrote:
>Points triggering an MSD is different from them firing a coil directly.
>But, that being said I would not install that system.
>point bounce issues will likely come into play at higher rpm ranges.
>Maybe not.
>In reality its a personal choice on his part.
>Same as running drum brakes when there is not any real reason to put 
>the money into repairing a set anymore.
>
>First two things to go on a car I do.
>Front drums
>points
>
>But, hey, that's just me.
>
>--
>Mark Price
>Morgantown, WV
>1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
>2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
>" Chronic Pain Hurts"
>
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
>From: Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > I can't believe some one thinks points are better then electronic 
> ignition. This
> > person must be in his 60's and uses what he knows.
> >    The MSD Billet distributor is one of if not the best thing you 
> can get for
> > your ignition. Without proper spark you will not be able to us 
> the HP you are
> > capable of getting.
> >    Valve trane makes hp? roller rockers give more HP over stock 
> but what else
> > makes HP?  Oversimplified,Cams tell the engine where to put the 
> HP not  make HP.
> >    points were good technology in the 70's I think we are beyont 
> that now. You
> > wouldn't find anyone with a 500 HP anything running points these days.
> >
> >
> > amxron@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >   MSD6AL yes, Billet dist is waste of $$$. Tried them all over 
> the years. Best
> > bang for the buck, stock dist, curve kit, good points & wires, 
> msd6al, good
> > coil. Put the money in the valve train it makes the hp.

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