QUOTE(qa1142 @ May 9 2010, 05:38 AM)
ok
So I have been reading all this ignition threads too
So to get multi-spark and drop points on DJet...
You would have to do something like both a XR700 and MSD 6AL?
Thoughts?
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The XR700 uses an optical pickup instead of points, and then uses its own electronic ignition "box" that you need to mount outside under the hood, a lot like the Jacobs ignition that I hate. The Pertronix is hall effect floating magnet, and does not have a box so you just drop in the Pertronix and there is nothing external. Only practical benefit I can see for the XR700 is that if you leave your key on because you want to listen to your stereo or are a little slow and forget it is on it won't be damaged. The pertronix would be. Of course, your stock coil and points would also be damaged, so this doesn't seem like a big deal to me.
There are a few generic versions of the 6A/6AL boxes out there, but yes they do the multi-spark (MSD = Multiple Spark Discharge) You would run a 6AL if you wanted a "hard" rev limiter built in, the 6A if you didn't need that feature and wanted to save some coin.
After being the victim of a stuck throttle cable and nearly blowing up a bug before I could shut it down, I would recommend stepping up and getting the 6AL.
Personal choice is all it comes down to. Pertronix is the quickest, easiest and has the fewest parts. You can run it stand-alone with your stock coil, you can run it with an after market coil, you can run it with aftermarket coil and MSD box.