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Scott S
post 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…

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post Dec 7 2009, 04:54 PM
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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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post Dec 7 2009, 06:34 PM
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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.

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QUOTE(elmonte @ Dec 7 2009, 06:34 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.

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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   As a side note, I would prefer something without ...   Dec 7 2009, 04:54 PM
elmonte   As a side note, I would prefer something without...   Dec 7 2009, 06:34 PM
brant   [quote name='jt914-6' post='1247359' date='D...   Dec 7 2009, 10:36 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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