Re: [Amc-list] AMC V8 Dist

["Daniel G. Ritzinger" <danritz@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm running Pertronix with an MSD box in my 401 Jav - sweet setup.

Dan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jesse" <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; 
<Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 12:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Amc-list] AMC V8 Dist


> Yes, you are right and I even have one of my trucks with a Pertronix right 
> now!  I don't know how I left them out, but they are another cost 
> effective option if you have a points vehicle... very easy to install and 
> everything stays stock... except the voltage output and hassles of points!
>
> I have only used this once and it was because I had a 304 with points.  My 
> apologies to the Pertronix folks for the oversight.
>
> To me, the best option depends on what you have available to start with:
>
> If you current dist is points, go with Pertronix
>
> If you have a Prestolite, replace it with an HEI
>
> If you have a MCraft, go with a "TFI/HEI" setup
>
> I bet some of you will shout me down saying how your Prestolite lasted 40 
> years with the stock rotor, or how points are simple and easily replaced 
> incase of nuclear war, fine, all true.  Regardless for a modified engine, 
> the stock spark is just not there quickly or powerfully enough.
>
> Yes, some will say that the HEI has the problem of spark jumping off the 
> screws to the metal base... over 7000 rpm, maybe!  If you have an AMC V8 
> spinning that fast, buy the plastic screws from MSD. Otherwise you sould 
> be OK!
>
> I have used all these mods with satisfying success.
> --- On Sat, 11/22/08, Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx <Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
> wrote:
>
>> From: Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx <Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: Re: [Amc-list] AMC V8 Dist
>> To: j2sax@xxxxxxxxx, "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." 
>> <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008, 1:13 PM
>> Does pertronix make a kit to fit in a V-8 dist?
>> Maybe a good option?
>> Keeps everything but the coil under that cap.
>>
>> I really don't fool with the V-8s, just wondering what
>> is available.
>>
>> --
>> Mark Price
>> Morgantown, WV
>> 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
>> 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
>> " I realize that death is inevitable.
>> I just don't want to be around when it happens! "
>>
>>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
>> From: Jesse <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx>
>> > I like the HEI for upgrade from earlier as you
>> don't have to mess with the
>> > wiring for the Motorcraft Module... or coil for that
>> matter, though that's not
>> > nearly as big a deal.  It is EXTREMELY simple and much
>> more powerful for
>> > modified V8's.  Just spend the extra to go with a
>> reputable Mnfctrr.  I like Z
>> > and M Jeeps (search for website) as Zack is a
>> phenomenal engineer and starting
>> > using these on his own rigs years ago.. a lot of
>> experience!  DUI is also good,
>> > though the priciest.
>> >
>> > There are no junkyard options for this, unless you
>> have a machine shop in your
>> > garage and know the mods to be made.  I have been
>> sworn to secrecy!
>> >
>> > If you ALREADY HAVE the Motorcraft setup, doing the
>> "TFI" (innacurately named,
>> > but commonly accepted!) with an HEI module upgrade.
>> Very simple and very
>> > effective.   A lot easier carrying an HEI module
>> rather than a Motorcraft!
>> > Cheaper and more reliable.  Details all over the web.
>> I have done this on
>> > several of teh later FSJ's I have had and it is a
>> huge improvement over stock
>> > and blows Prestolite away!
>> >
>> > Have a great T-day!
>> >
>> > Jesse
>> >
>> >
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