69 cutlass s conv. electronic vs points?
#1
69 cutlass s conv. electronic vs points?
hi guys. i have a ton of other stuff going on but i got my engine back together and used that amc rear seal as suggested by u experts. i got lots of pics of the engine build but i'm not gonna bore you all. i haven't fired it up yet. mothballed it in September. i am trying to find a decent qjet and also wondered if anyone had any suggestions or thoughts on converting distributor to a hall effect system? many thanks. paul
btw. it's a 350 4spd muncie. frt discs and a 12 bolt posi. numbers matching. i bought it in 73. my first car. all my buddys sold their novas and goats but luckily i put mine in the garage for 15 yrs when the kids came along. itching to drive it now!
btw. it's a 350 4spd muncie. frt discs and a 12 bolt posi. numbers matching. i bought it in 73. my first car. all my buddys sold their novas and goats but luckily i put mine in the garage for 15 yrs when the kids came along. itching to drive it now!
#3
Points: Require rechecking dwell every year or so and replacement of points every 12,000 miles or so (it's usually better not to replace the American condenser with a Chinese one).
HEI and other electronic ignitions (Pertronix, Accel, etc.): Does not require checking or resetting ever.
It is wise to carry spare components in case of a failure. It is cheaper to carry a spare set of points than a spare electronic system or HEI module and pickup.
All types can and do fail. It may never happen to you. Or it may.
There is no measurable performance increase with HEI or other electronic systems, as compared to well adjusted points, in a normal or normal-ish engine (racing or near racing applications, with higher than usual RPMs are different).
Some people say that they feel that their cars are smoother with HEI (replacing a worn distributor will result in smoother running).
Let the debate re-begin.
- Eric
HEI and other electronic ignitions (Pertronix, Accel, etc.): Does not require checking or resetting ever.
It is wise to carry spare components in case of a failure. It is cheaper to carry a spare set of points than a spare electronic system or HEI module and pickup.
All types can and do fail. It may never happen to you. Or it may.
There is no measurable performance increase with HEI or other electronic systems, as compared to well adjusted points, in a normal or normal-ish engine (racing or near racing applications, with higher than usual RPMs are different).
Some people say that they feel that their cars are smoother with HEI (replacing a worn distributor will result in smoother running).
Let the debate re-begin.
- Eric
#4
thanks Eric. i could never really fathom any performance improvements as related by some folk. i should keep it relatively stock. for the amount i use the car it should be fine. and as you said points won't leave you stranded. thanks again. paul
#7
I switched from points to Pertronix about 4 years ago in my '68 4-4-2. Didn't notice a lick of difference, although I don't race or accelerate fast or anything like that. The Pertronix has worked well, but so did points and condenser.
Randy C.
Randy C.
#9
Points are Ok in my book, but make sure the other stuff is good too.
Tim
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