pertronix ignitor

[froggy]

HI cruiserheads! I saw this ignition upgrade for my 1971 FJ-40 on cruiser outfitters's website. Is there anyone using the pertronix ignitor on his cruiser? I'm tires of changing points but don't have the $$$$ for a nice HEI or late model distributor. Is it worth the 68$ ??? I sure don't want to waste my cruiser dollars Thanks

 

[Scott R]

Not in my cruiser, however I do have running in a 72 Scout II. Pretty good stuff, drop in install, no adjustment needed down the road. No complaints here.

 

[BJ70/85]

I've been using one in my old car for years, works great and you keep the stock looking dsitributor. Its simple to install, lots of guys got them. No more points, setting dwell... go get one.

 

[xumFJ40]

I love mine...hasn't failed me yet!!!

BTW, $68 is a pretty good deal. The cheapest I could find was $98.

 

[Pighead]

Yup. Runnin' one in my '74 Pig, one in my '74 40. Both in '68 distributors. Been there for years, no problem.

 

[froggy]

Can I also remove the ballast resistor and condenser?

 

[Koffer]

Can I also remove the ballast resistor and condenser?

Condenser goes as for the ballast when you get the unit it will tell you if you need to keep it as theres a test for the coil for the right resistance for the new unit with the install paperwork

BTW I just put one in my 65 bug and it runs so much smoother

 

[mustardfj40]

I have been running one in mine '75 fj40, pretty happy with it. I already removed both condenser and ballast registor, but saved them just in case.

/td

 

[offcamber40]

Ive got one on my non-usa dizzy and love it.. no problems what so ever since I got it.

Mike

 

[Klunky Chris]

I had my first one go bad. It fried itself somehow.
Sent it back to JT Outfitters but they never gave me a refund.... grrrrr....
The second one I've had in the 74 for some time now.

Super easy, and works great! (unless it dies like my first one)

I recommend it unless you want to go with a real nice late model Toyota electronic distributor (better option but more expensive))

 

[BJ70/85]

Get their coil, and take full advantage of the electronic ignitor, by running full voltage wire to your primary side of the coil. You can then increase your plug gap giving more a powerful spark-better mpg, HP...You will see it in the instructions.

 

[froggy]

thanks for your help. Now i'm ready to spend my cruiser money

 

[haystax]

I run one in my '76, used the 40k coil and ditched the stock stuff, so far so good. I did have to customize mine a litttle to get it to fit but it seems to be a set it and forget it upgrade.