

| Subject: | Re: electronic ignition in '71/1600? |
| From: | R.D. Robertson |
| Date: | Thu, 18 Apr 1996 16:34:52 -0500 |
Steve Tokar wrote: > > Anyone have opinions (naah, not here) on electronic ignition conversion > kits? I have a 71 with a stock 1600 engine. > > Specifically, a fellow 71-er recommended the Bug-Pak from Jacobs > Electronics. Says it did wonders for his power and mileage. Supposed to be > smog-legal in California (where I am). > > Upsides? Downsides? Warnings? On this brand or on electronic ignition in > general. > > Thanks! > > -steve tokar I installed the Pertronix Ignitor Hall-effect points replacement module in my '79 bus and am happy with it, so far. Cost: $50. Compu-Fire makes a similar points replacement module, as well as a distributor-less electronic ignition for somewhere around $200, I think. RDR
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