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| Scott S |
 Dec 7 2009, 01:35 PM
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Hi All –
I am looking for some opinions on drop in points replacements for a -6. I am running an MSD 6A, will also be using their coil. I spoke to them on the phone just now and they simply say normal points or any points replacement will work fine – they would not give any reccomendations. I am using the good old fashioned $60.00 comp-u-fire in the -4 and it has never let me down – but it has always made me a bit nervous based on some previous threads. I am a huge believer in how important a good/cohesive ignition is to a motor. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. As a side note, I would prefer something without an external “box” if possible. Already hiding the MSD box and tach adapter… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| jt914-6 |
Dec 7 2009, 04:54 PM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,787 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Scott Schroeder @ Dec 7 2009, 01:35 PM)  As a side note, I would prefer something without an external “box” if possible. That leaves out the Crain...It has an external "box"..... |
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| elmonte |
Dec 7 2009, 06:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 225 Joined: 31-March 03 From: Danville.ca Member No.: 499 |
QUOTE(jt914-6 @ Dec 7 2009, 02:54 PM) QUOTE(Scott Schroeder @ Dec 7 2009, 01:35 PM) As a side note, I would prefer something without an external “box” if possible. That leaves out the Crain...It has an external "box"..... They all need a external box, be it a stock CDI or MSD or the Crane box. The Crane optical trigger will work with all of them. Cheers |
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| brant |
Dec 7 2009, 10:36 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,167 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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QUOTE(elmonte @ Dec 7 2009, 05:34 PM) QUOTE(jt914-6 @ Dec 7 2009, 02:54 PM) QUOTE(Scott Schroeder @ Dec 7 2009, 01:35 PM) As a side note, I would prefer something without an external “box” if possible. That leaves out the Crain...It has an external "box"..... They all need a external box, be it a stock CDI or MSD or the Crane box. The Crane optical trigger will work with all of them. Cheers I believe scott said he has already accepted the fact that the MSD needs 1 box, and that he intends to hide it..... as far as signal pick ups go the pertronix does not need an additional box... it is fully hidden within the distributor thus the only answers to his search are: ... points or... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) pertronix I too was leary of the pertronix after using an allison optical system for 15 years (allison sold the design to crane) however after 6 years of full out racing with a pertronix, I am no longer concerned with their quality. You can NOT leave the ignition key on for over 10 seconds with the motor not running... otherwise there are few draw backs to the pertronix. And in full racing scenario, I chose the pertronix over the crane based on weight. |
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Scott Schroeder -6 Points replacement opinions - Dec 7 2009, 01:35 PM
elmonte I've been using the Crane optical trigger for ... Dec 7 2009, 02:07 PM ClayPerrine I have a pertronix for my six. Been in since I pu... Dec 7 2009, 02:49 PM brant Scott,
go pertronix
I've been running it for... Dec 7 2009, 04:21 PM
jt914-6
[quote name='jt914-6' post='1247359' date='D... Dec 8 2009, 04:57 AM Mark Henry If the MSD is just using points as a trigger and t... Dec 7 2009, 07:32 PM elmonte
If the MSD is just using points as a trigger and ... Dec 7 2009, 07:47 PM type2man I installed a pertronix upgrade on my 6 and it wor... Dec 7 2009, 09:09 PM ahdoman If you go Petronix try to use the version II. Acco... Dec 7 2009, 11:24 PM ericread
If you go Petronix try to use the version II. Acc... Dec 8 2009, 03:39 PM elmonte Not trying to sell the Crane by any means, just se... Dec 8 2009, 12:00 AM brant
Not trying to sell the Crane by any means, just s... Dec 8 2009, 12:18 PM sww914 My Pertronix has been issue free for 9 years, the ... Dec 8 2009, 02:44 AM ClayPerrine Both of our 914s have pertronix. Mine is used to ... Dec 8 2009, 07:40 AM mskala
... and you get point bounce at high RPM ranges.... Dec 8 2009, 07:18 PM elmonte Here are the instructions for the installation of ... Dec 8 2009, 03:17 PM Scott Schroeder Thanks a million all. I am definitely going the pe... Dec 8 2009, 04:11 PM jt914-6 I was wrong in my earlier post about the Crain hav... Dec 8 2009, 08:10 PM |
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