Points vs Electronics

[Tropicalcats]

Just looking for some input on the Points vs electronic egnition.
The question came up the other day during my 383 rebuild. I want to keep as stock as possible but I would think the electronic egnition is the way to go. What say you.
 

[MEK-Dangerfield]

       

  It is more efficient, and you won't have to be messing with the dwell. Go electronic. 

  Mike

[ShelbyDogg]

Go electronic, hide the orange wire and ECU, and it'll look stock.  It even now uses a single ballast resistor.

You could even use a modified distributor that uses a GM HEI module screwed to the underside of the distributor that hides it even better.

[Robb]

Check out pertronix  DIY  conversion of your existing distributor.     I used this on my 68 convertible and its easy and runs well and looks proper.

[ShelbyDogg]

But Robb,  If you run that petronix, 1. it's expensive 2. you can't go to the auto parts store and buy a part to get your butt home.

Rob

[70RTdroptop]

Go electronic. I used to be a stickler for the stock look, but after recently installing the MSD set-up and enjoying the dramatic power gains, I've kind of relaxed my views a little bit. Besides, if you do sell the car, it's easy enough to go back to points and the stock look.

[Oldschool]

Electronic all the way............       

[71340RT]

Electronic is the only way to go. No more burned points and the dwell will not change. I put pertronix on my Cuda and the only problem is parts are not avalible at your local parts store.

[Chryco Psycho]

I have had problems with Pertronics in the past

[Tropicalcats]

I have had problems with Pertronics in the past

What type of problems?

What would you recommend Chryco?

[ShelbyDogg]

The only possible problem is a NO-SPARK condition and a NO-SPARE in the glove box.

 

Rob

[Robb]

But Robb,  If you run that petronix, 1. it's expensive 2. you can't go to the auto parts store and buy a part to get your butt home.

Rob

I think I paid 39$ for the pertronix ?   

and you have to admit anymore...   there arent as many things at the auto parts store that you can buy the same day as you used to...     I spend most of my downtime due to waiting on parts rather than parts waiting on me   

your point is taken though 

[Chryco Psycho]

I have seen them be intermittent & have trouble starting

[Mopar73340]

I have had problems with Pertronics in the past

I also have a friend who has had problems with it.