JOHNA01374 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 My 72 still has the stock points distributor in it and it's time for a change. What do you guys recommend for a direct replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Do you want to stay original or are you open for modifications/upgrades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNA01374 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Upgrade to electronic ignition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I was given a modified, small cap GM HEI so it looks like my old points dist but I haven't put it in yet because the old one still runs fine and I have several new sets of points in the glove box. The HEI requires a direct 12 volts, so I would have to run a new wire and all that is more work than I feel like doing. small cap HEI Bruce Dave's Small body HEI site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Here is the experiences that I have heard with aftermarket ignition products: Stay away from Accel & Mallory Products, MSD is the way to go. I run MSD products and they are great. I like their billet distributors. Look at the e-curve distributor which gives you the chance to dial in a curve very easily. However, I like unusal 'extreme' products, so if I were to invest my money in ignition again, I would go with this little known product: http://www.compu-tronix.com/DIS8.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riznitch Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 One of the easiest conversions i ever did. I was worried about swapping out the 10 or 12 gauge wire to the junction block for power but turned out to be a piece of cake. Just do all the reading you can on it and you'll be fine. The only thing i can recommend is make sure you are top dead center before you pull the distributor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 switch over to HEI..I got the MSD streetfire hei and it was easy to switch over..jus find a 12volt source on the fuse block and plug her in....works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robs70monte Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Jest swap in a hei set up in its real simple to put in all they need is jest one key on power wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I used Petronix version of This kit Simple install, hides under the stock cap and it was less than 70 bucks for the whole thing. I have had no issues at all with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 That's a nice list of recommendations! Now, what's ya going to do? Just kidding. Andreas sure listed a neat one. New to me but I like it if your not trying to stay stock. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 the one Andreas posted is neat, but do you control your timing curve with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I used Petronix version of This kit Simple install, hides under the stock cap and it was less than 70 bucks for the whole thing. I have had no issues at all with it on the pertronix best 70 bucks I ever spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 the one Andreas posted is neat, but do you control your timing curve with it? As I understand it, for timing it works like your conventional distributor (centrifugal advance) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heff Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I went with the Pertronix 111, hides under the stock cap has a rev limiter function, and works real well. simple to install also, but as mentioned before no matter what you decide you'll need to get 12 volts to an electronic ignition. I traced my resistor wire back to the plug on the fire wall and replaced it with a 12 gage wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I didnt use the carb selonid with the new carb so I just clipped the wire from the ignition and used the + wire form the selonid its 12 volts with the key on works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNA01374 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 I just call Pertronix and talked to them. I'm going to give the ignitor conversion a shot and see how that works out. Did some additional service on the Monte Yesterday and found that the Timing chain is a little loose so it looks like a new timing chain is in the works. Also going to do a new water pump and belts since I'll have the whole front of the motor apart anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have Petronix on my stock 70. Increased MPG by around 2 on the hwy. Went from 17-18 to 19-20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNA01374 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have Petronix on my stock 70. Increased MPG by around 2 on the hwy. Went from 17-18 to 19-20. 17-18... Wow. I put 200 miles on mine this week and the tank is empty. I'm getting 10-12 maybe but it is a 402.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nygel Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have Pertronix and Taylor wires for about 2 years now and they perform flawless on a daily driver. Don't forget a performance coil. Nygel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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