Schulte425 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 My 402 needs new points in the distributor. I wanna go away from the old points, I was looking into the PERTRONIX electronic ignition and new coil. But for around the same price I can get a Msd HEI street fire distributor. What would be the best option for reliability and performance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I have run both the petronix and the msd distributor. Both with great success. It pretty much depends on the look you are going for. The pertronix for a more stock look. Due to using the stock distributor housing. The msd with a hidden 6AL box is almost foolproof. If you are on a budget, the petronix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I have the petronix on mine for about 5 years or so and no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I used the Petronix when I first got my car, been on there about 12 years I think with no issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastss Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 From what I read a few months back with quality control issues, I went with Accell at a much less price through Summitt Racing. Any Veterans can ask for a discount, must ask over the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastss Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Petronics has issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71MonteCarloMD Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Curious what issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastss Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Most of the reviews were on Summitt Racing site and was premature failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schulte425 Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 I have run both the petronix and the msd distributor. Both with great success. It pretty much depends on the look you are going for. The pertronix for a more stock look. Due to using the stock distributor housing. The msd with a hidden 6AL box is almost foolproof. If you are on a budget, the petronix. Thanks for the info. I think I may go with Pertronix for now to save money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 You are welcome. I honestly would also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72MC Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Pertronix is good stuff if you're gonna stay or change to a HEI setup. If you go to ignition box and distributor, go with the MSD 6 Digital and MSD distributor mechanical advance P/N 85551. Great setup for tuning. As always,....JM2Cents. - Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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