PerTronix vs Points

[Nathan289]

I've had 1 pertronix unit fail and that was my fault. I hooked the wires up backwards .

I called the tech line and told them what happened and they warrantied it for me even though it was my fault.

This was back in the 90s.. ive installed many units and have never worried about it.

I did keep a set of points and a ballast resistor in the glove box just incase.

As for todays points and condensers.. the cheap is cheap for a reason.

I went through many brands and many prices to finally get a set that would last and run decent.
Nothing is more pleasant than doing a 10 minute job 5 or 6 times because the parts sold today are made over seas

[SmithKid]

Dennis, That question actually requires a multi-faceted answer to be totally true, because I've very much enjoyed all three (I've actually had 4, the 1st being a '60 w/144 and Dagenham). All but the current one were used to haul dirt bikes around and were great for that purpose. But to summarize, I would have to say the '69 because I changed it lot's. It started life as 302 and C-4, I changed it to a 4-speed almost as son as I acquired it. I acquired a travel trailer not too long after that and wanted more grunt, so changed it to a 390GT w/C-6. I REALLY enjoyed that combination for the purpose, so I guess it was my fave. It's the one I'd like to have back. But I got rid of it because it grew cancer in the front sub-frame and my expertise wasn't enough to repair it. I was afraid the extra strain of the trailer and associated weight distribution setup would fold the frame into a very unwanted "V" shape.

[ew1usnr]

Dennis, That question actually requires a multi-faceted answer to be totally true, because I've very much enjoyed all three ... I acquired a travel trailer not too long after that and wanted more grunt, so changed it to a 390GT w/C-6. I REALLY enjoyed that combination for the purpose, so I guess it was my fave. It's the one I'd like to have back.

Hello, Gene.

Interesting.
I looked and found that the 390 was introduced in 1961.
The 302 was introduced in 1968, and the 351C was introduced in 1970.

You liked the oldest engine the best!

[SmithKid]

It was the "torque-iest". Great for RV pulling. The '73 was probably the most fun to drive, it was the 351C Cobra Jet engine; pretty quick!