mallory unilite, im thinking of getting one Options

[mrbubblehead]

i just got my carbs dialed in perfectly. and im thinking about getting a new ignition system. i want to get rid of the 009, and replace it with a vacuum advance unilite with the promaster coil.((im going after MPG) but after researching the unilite, it seems the newer models are prone to problems compared to the older units. is this still the case? any mallory users out there? particularly the newer models?

[VaccaRabite]

You do want the spiral wound wires. I killed a Mallory not running them - did not know any better.

I swapped out to a much bigger coil (the Accel Ultra Coil) for my Mallory. It can take the power, and it has helped my car burn through plug fouling from running rich (still tuning, still tuning).

Mine also has a bit of scatter at idle.

Also, be careful setting the static advance. Mine was off. The static advance plate shifts around easy when you are trying to tighten it down on the keys. It took some fiddling to get it right.

Once I fix my exhaust leak and buy a new timing light I can finish tuning my ignition. (and I have not even touched the car since I parked it in November - too damn cold and not enough time).

The Mallory helps your engine pull A LOT harder then stock or an 009, but it does have quirks that need to be assessed.

Zach