Looking to toss out my points and would like some ideas on which way to go with a replacement.

 

I went w/ Jacobson but today would probably consider MSD.

 

Hi SCHOON, good question! Electroic ignition, is it worth it? My car is stock so I sure don't need a so called hot spark that won't blow out at high RPM. Some have argued that an electronic ignition can fail without notice andleave you stranded on the side of the road. Points can do the same, but you can get points at a local store, EI has to be orderedafter the tow home, PG.

 

Next question! What is the break even point? Lets say you change points twice a year, how many years does the EI have to last to equal the cost of repeded stock point changes? PG.

 

Installed a Mallory electronic ignition in mine back in 1976 and have never had a problem since the install. Don't know if I am just lucky or that is trulythe best solution for everyone. I only know it worked great for me!!!! I have never had to do anything to it since the installation.

 

Previous owner installed MSD box, so far it has worked flawlessly.
David

 

I think as long as you get a name brand, you'll be OK.

 

Schoon,
[align=left]I went with the Pertronix Ignitor II and Blaster coil. You keep the orig dist, and it works fantastic. By using the hotter coil you can also open your plug gap to .040, and get a bigger spark. Not too expensive either. I saw a huge increase in performance when I went to electronic vs points.
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Sounds good to me!

 

As was mentioned already, Mallory is a great product, and IMO worth the extra money. I've had a number of Mallory products starting w/ a dual point distributor for my bad-azz (LOL) 1600 '65 VW Bug when I was in High School. I've also had several Mallory electric fuel pumps that, unlike alot of other brands, keep a perfectly steady reading on the fuel gauge and put out what they're advertised to put out. Just the sound of them, compared to other brands, will sell you on the Mallory name. It's been around for a long long time and there's a reason for it.