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barr68 
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 Topic: Pertronix for LM318(210hp)Posted: October-12-2006 at 7:17am |
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Will the standard Pertronix kit(as see on ebay ect.) for a 1968 Chrysler 318 work on my right hand turning LM318? Also , there is a higher powered version called the "Igniter 2" by pertronics. Same type install, but higher output between 3000-5000rpm. Anyone tried one? Thanks ,Jim B.
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Posted: October-12-2006 at 8:24pm |
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Posted: October-13-2006 at 12:43am |
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My 1980 Ski Nautique came with an "Ignitor II" when I bought it. I do not have a point of reference compared to the "Igniter" but I can tell you it performs excellent. I have tached it up to 4800 rpm with not as much as a hick up. Very smooth through the entire RPM range. It also starts excellent (except when my boat has been run then shut down, due to carb issue, not ignition). It should also help with fuel economy and also stretch your plug life a bit. Go for the “Ignitor II" They’re only a few bucks more and once you have it you will not second guess your purchase. They’re pretty high-tech and there is more than meet the eye here. Check out the quote from a review I read on line…
I think this would be a great "Featured Product" for the web site. Perhaps a members could right a review and give Keith a break. Who knows, maybe we can get a discount on them... Vince 1980 SN |
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Posted: October-13-2006 at 6:43pm |
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I have the pertronix app book on my desk
Chrysler distributor v -8 vacuum advance kit is 1361A pII is 91361A ml318 maybe? with prestolite distrib,,, which cap does it have clip down? 1581, yes runs right or left screw down? 1582, yes runs right or left no problems 91581 or 91582 for the Ignitor II we really need to know which distributor you have ......... I 've installed dozens of these they are best thing you can do to your boat! BKG |
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Posted: October-17-2006 at 10:03pm |
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I was wondering how many of you guys have a Pertronix ignition conversion and how they have worked for you. I imagine there are other conversion kits to remove points and would like to hear about peoples experiences with those as well...
Vince |
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Posted: October-18-2006 at 7:36pm |
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I put one on my 66 M318 Barracuda. Worked flawlessly for the 3 years I had it and continues to work for my friend that bought it. It was the best 120 bucks I have ever spent on a boat.
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TRBenj
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Posted: October-19-2006 at 9:11am |
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When I spoke to Vince at SkiDIM, he recommends the Prestolite EI kit over the Pertronix for Prestolite distributors.
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Posted: October-19-2006 at 9:40am |
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wounder why he said that??????? maybe because that's what he sells and doesn't stock the others, ya think???? |
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Posted: October-19-2006 at 9:56am |
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Is the Prestolite EI kit the same idea where all of the components go in the distributor?
I wonder if it is a "smart" ignition and changes the dwell as needed. I need to get a set up for my Century Resorter with a 318 which I do not think is a Prestolite ignition. I agree with 79 that Vince recommends what he stocks. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Do you guys have any idea on cost difference between these companies? Hey 79 what type of ignition do you use in your boat? I am sure you checked out the products before you bought. Vince |
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Posted: October-19-2006 at 10:01am |
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or maybe he has installed this unit before and it has proven to be the best bang for the buck,Vince has been in this game longer than most of us,and i still call him on certain issues.any boat repair shop loves to see a boat come down the driveway for repairs,what we hate is an irrate boater on Monday morn. pissed off cause the part WE installed went bad,buy the parts that go with together and dont mix and match........ boat dr
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Posted: October-19-2006 at 10:08am |
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dont understand the meaning or the term; smart and chages the "dwell" as needed.Dwell is a term used w/points or breaker ign. denotes the time in degrees that the points are closed to charge the coil, no poinnts ,no dwell........... boat dr |
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Posted: October-19-2006 at 10:18am |
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I am not second guessing Vince... I just want to get an idea on the differences between the two products. Perhaps one system is better than the other in some application. That is what the dialog is about.
Now as far as a Chrysler 318 goes, what type of ignition did they use? I do not know if Chrysler sourced it to Prestolite. If so maybe the Prestolite would be better. I still do not know if the Prestolite does the auto dwell adjustment though. Perhaps I should give Vince a call. Vince |
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Posted: October-19-2006 at 10:39am |
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Nope, SkiDIM sells both. I cant remember why the Prestolite was recommended over the Pertronix. I believe both modules are installed the same way. |
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Posted: October-19-2006 at 12:23pm |
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Prestolite vs. Mallory issue. I'm not a big fan of the conversion kits bought one junked it and bought a real distributor with an optical pick-up and HO coil. don't focus on the engine, unless your buying a new distributor, focus on the distributor brand and model number that is in it now. And you want to upgrade with a conversion kit to replace the points. |
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Posted: October-19-2006 at 12:59pm |
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Not entirely. Both Prestolite and Pertronix make EI kits for Prestolite distributors. Not sure if you have a choice on the Mallory's.
Im not a big fan either. When my EI module quit, I upgraded to a DUI. Good advice on looking only at the dist p/n if you go with an EI module. |
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Posted: October-19-2006 at 9:02pm |
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By smart it just means the ability for the ignition to self adjust dwell. As far as the auto adjust of the dwell, it increases the amount of dwell time needed to keep the coil at its peak output capability as RPM increases. Most ignitions/coils loose voltage as RPM increases due to the shortened dwell time i.e. coil charge time. Conventional systems use a happy medium for their dwell point, a very saturated coil at idle with diminishing voltages as RPM increases. With this system there is no compromise on either end of the RPM range. Uniform high voltage at all RPMs. I did check on the Prestolite and it does not have this feature, but allows use of a standard rotor, cap and coil so there is a simplicity and cost benefit to it. Vince |
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Posted: October-21-2006 at 5:26pm |
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the Pertronix kit has a 30 month warranty
and can be found for under $100 bucks |
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