Pertronix Ignitors I, II, III - Comments and Reviews
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 6:42 pm
Please help me decide on which Pertronix Ignitor I should install on my 1969 Elan S4SE.
I'm considering several models : Pertronix Ignitor I, II and III.
http://shop.pertronix.com/electronic-ig ... =Elan#auto
I'm leaning towards the III with multi spark and rev limiting abilities and the II with much more features than my Ignitor I,which is 20+ years old.
I had just removed my MSD 6A, multispark setup with a MSD #8203 Coil (1.2 ohm) and Pertronix Ignitor !.
After taking out the MSD 6A unit and simplifying the wiring in the car, I found out I cannot use the MSD coil with 1.2 ohms with the Pertronix Ignitor I - LU 143A for my Lucas 43D4 distributor. (Lucas 23D requires the LU148 unit) The LU 143A requires a 3 ohm coil due to the unit over heating in the ignition on only position without the engine running,not in the start and run position.
A friend in the Elite club suggested I bring the Elan back to basics with some reliability. The Elan ran reliability for the past 10 years with this setup. My reasoning for replacing the current setup, I do not want to buy another 3 ohm coil to work with LU 143A and because I'm cheap!
Is this an example of diminishing returns? No logic in coming to these conclusions.
The other Ignitors, II and III can use a 1.2 ohm or less coil according to the Pertronix Tech, although its says its 0.6 Flame Thrower coil is recommended. High Voltage Coils are usually lower ohms from my research.
Because its Black Friday Sales Day in the States, I found a Good Deal for Elan Owners: Please Review the excellent pricing!
Pertronix Ignitor I - LU 143A $99.90
https://autoplicity.com/75248-pertronix-ignitor-lucas
Pertronix Ignitor II - 9LU 143A $105.21
https://autoplicity.com/401239-pertroni ... rsion-kits
Pertronix Ignitor III - 7LU 143A $121.28 UPDATE: $110.05 (Amazon by sold by Pertronix), use Price Match w Summitracing.com= No Tax and Shipping.
https://autoplicity.com/11112828-pertro ... ucas-4-cyl
Please give me some love....need to order Today! SALE IS STILL GOOD TILL MONDAY.
Many Thanks as Always
Brad
I'm considering several models : Pertronix Ignitor I, II and III.
http://shop.pertronix.com/electronic-ig ... =Elan#auto
I'm leaning towards the III with multi spark and rev limiting abilities and the II with much more features than my Ignitor I,which is 20+ years old.
I had just removed my MSD 6A, multispark setup with a MSD #8203 Coil (1.2 ohm) and Pertronix Ignitor !.
After taking out the MSD 6A unit and simplifying the wiring in the car, I found out I cannot use the MSD coil with 1.2 ohms with the Pertronix Ignitor I - LU 143A for my Lucas 43D4 distributor. (Lucas 23D requires the LU148 unit) The LU 143A requires a 3 ohm coil due to the unit over heating in the ignition on only position without the engine running,not in the start and run position.
A friend in the Elite club suggested I bring the Elan back to basics with some reliability. The Elan ran reliability for the past 10 years with this setup. My reasoning for replacing the current setup, I do not want to buy another 3 ohm coil to work with LU 143A and because I'm cheap!
Is this an example of diminishing returns? No logic in coming to these conclusions.
The other Ignitors, II and III can use a 1.2 ohm or less coil according to the Pertronix Tech, although its says its 0.6 Flame Thrower coil is recommended. High Voltage Coils are usually lower ohms from my research.
Because its Black Friday Sales Day in the States, I found a Good Deal for Elan Owners: Please Review the excellent pricing!
Pertronix Ignitor I - LU 143A $99.90
https://autoplicity.com/75248-pertronix-ignitor-lucas
Pertronix Ignitor II - 9LU 143A $105.21
https://autoplicity.com/401239-pertroni ... rsion-kits
Pertronix Ignitor III - 7LU 143A $121.28 UPDATE: $110.05 (Amazon by sold by Pertronix), use Price Match w Summitracing.com= No Tax and Shipping.
https://autoplicity.com/11112828-pertro ... ucas-4-cyl
Please give me some love....need to order Today! SALE IS STILL GOOD TILL MONDAY.
Many Thanks as Always
Brad