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Subject:Re: Has anyone tried Pertonix Points? What do you think of them?
From:Mark B. Magee
Date:Sat, 14 Oct 2000 09:45:58 -0500

Put them in my 74 Beetle, they are the -only- way to go for the old
non-solid state ignitions. This is Hall-sensor technology. I believe my
90 Vanagon's electronic ignition his a Hall-sensor distributor.
Buy one an be very happy.

Regards
90 Carat
Mark Magee
Kemah TX USA
John 14:6

1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\" wrote:

> I had a quick question about the Pertonix Points. I understand that
> they only work with vacuum advance distributors and are not for use
> with van's originally equipped with Electronic Ignition. Were any
> '80's originally equipped with Electronic Ignition, do all '80's use
> the vacuum advance dietributors? Any comments on the pro's and con's
> are appreciated. Thanks,
> Chris Gronski
> Toronto, Ontario,
> '80 Westy "Pokey"
> '87 Chevrolet Sprint (Ice Racer)
> '91 Pontiac Firefly Convertible

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