Posted by mannyc on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 12:05:45 :
In Reply to: Manny, second post of this message... posted by MoparNorm on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 10:06:03 :
norm - the pertronix does the following:
The Ignitor II uses a powerful micro controller with adaptive dwell algorithms resulting in the following features and benefits:·
The Ignitor II senses current levels in the coil and adjusts the dwell to maintain peak energy throughout the entire RPM range. Dwell time is increased or decreased with changing engine RPM and operating conditions. This provides more energy at high RPM reducing misfires while improving engine performance.
Compared to point type systems, develops on average 4 times more available energy between 3000 and 5000 RPM and 2 times more available plug voltage.
Compared to the original Ignitor develops an average 3 times more available energy between 3000 and 5000 RPM and nearly doubles available plug voltage.
Higher RPM performance is improved when used with new Flame-Thrower II super low resistance (0.6 ohms) 45,000 volt coil, however, is compatible with any induction coil.
Because peak current level is reached just prior to spark, ignition energy is sustained with less heat build-up increasing coil and module life.
Adjusts spark timing over the entire RPM range to compensate for the inherent electronic delay resulting in more stable timing.
Senses engine startup and increases dwell time providing more energy for starting sparks.
Senses incorrectly wired Ignitor II or a “key left on” condition and shuts down the system protecting the coil and other components from damage.
Shares all the same form features as the Ignitor i.e. electronics molded in epoxy for better foul weather performance, no moving or rubbing parts to wear out, fits entirely inside the distributor, no “black box” to clutter your engine compartment, no complicated wiring makes installation easy, compatible with 12-volt negative ground systems and comes with a 30 month warranty.
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you state the pertronix just replaces the points and that's all it does. clearly it does more than just replace points in the system - see above. your post further down in this thread is the first time you provided details about what the mopar unit does, its benefits are and your personal experience with them. thats what i asked for initially when i said i was willing to learn. you told me that i had made my mind up already and that the mopar unit was the best and the pertronix unit was cheap. thats what teed me off. i was looking for answers and felt that no good reason for your choice was provided. you told me that the mopar unit runs circles around the pertronix but provided no reason why. now that i know your take on it i know what system i will use in my trucks going forward. im sorry for the waste of bandwith required to get an answer but felt slammed by your comments. i accept your apology and offer mine and am glad to have stuck it out as i know more about both units.
mannyc