<VV> alternate ignition systems

[Sethracer@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/1/04 12:34:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
b74eqcm@hotmail.com writes:
Well, Bill;

I'm not having any problems with the pertronix setup, with a high output 
coil, Seth's wires, and Boschplugs. It works well for me.

I just saw this new system, and was curious if anyone had tried it and how 
it worked.

I thought it would be a better thread than one about polit*cs.

:)

Jim Thomas

Hey, Jim - The hotrodders motto "If some is good, more is better and too much 
is just right!"

The only problems I see with the GM Parts piece. First, it requires a special 
balancer, one with a pair of sensors on it, one for crank sensing and one for 
cam timing. IT is doable on the vair, just tough. Second the box is $457 at a 
discount, and the harness to use it is an addditional $85. Ouch. As I see it, 
the next upgrade from a Pertronix ignition would be an HEI conversion 
distributor. The small cap version, adapted by Warren, retains vacuum and mechanical 
advance but changes to a magnetic trigger and a better cap design (for high 
output spark). That's why I make a special wire set for HEI use on the Corvair. 
- Seth