pertronix being considered

[Gary Powers]

Hello everyone, I am considering the install of the basic pertronix unit, but wanted to ask if its required to remove the distributor from the engine to add the spacer above the gear at the bottom of the shaft? If yes why does this have to be done?

Gary

[Jason Edge]

I never had any issues with the car starting with the II. As soon as I installed the Edelbrock 1411 way back, I never had an issue with starting.  With the III , it just seemed to have more overall power when I really gunned the throttle. When I went from the II to the III I also rejetted the Edelbrock to take advantage of the additional slight mods I had done to the intake.  I just remember when going from the II to the III  and taking it out on the highway and punching the throttle it was even more responsive.

[Jason Edge]

You can see the difference at the Pertronix site- www.pertronix.com

Here are direct links descriptions for the Ignitor I, II, and III and a comparison chart below which is on page 3 of their downloadable PDF catalog.

http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx

http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor2/default.aspx

http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor3/default.aspx

(double click on picture above to enlarge)

I started with an Ignitor II probably 10 years back then went with the III this past May when I rebuilt my engine and was very pleased with both. The III seemed to give an even better spark than the II. After the rebuilt I went ahead and ran the II for a while then upgraded to the III.  For my upgrade from the II to the III series I installed the 71181 Ignitor III electronic Ignition and the 44011 Flame Thrower III ignition coil.

[Gary Powers]

There seems to be an igniter, igniter II and III. I am looking at the igniter, but not the II or III units

[Jason Edge]

For the III the distributor does not come out. For the II it does. Quite different design between the two.

[Jason Edge]

Are you installing a II or III?