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PerTronix Ignitor Points Conversion, Delco 8-Cylinder

PerTronix Ignitor Points Conversion, Delco 8-Cylinder

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Ditch the Points: Under-the-Cap Electronic Ignition for Delco-Distributor V8s·#1Start here

The classic swap: two wires, about fifteen minutes, and no more points to gap. Invisible under the cap, which is why restorers use it.

Fitment: Delco 8-cylinder points distributors, 12 V. The original Ignitor wants a 1.5-ohm coil, so pair it with the Flame-Thrower below or check your existing coil.

About it

PerTronix 1181: Distributor Conversion, Ignitor®, Delco Distributor, 8 Cylinder, 12 V, Kit - PerTronix Ignitor® solid-state ignition systems deliver more energy with greater timing accuracy. The secret lies in the trigger magnets, which spin with the rotor and operate a switching module that requires no external control box. These systems are immune to heat, oil, and debris and install in about 15 minutes with only two wires to connect. They come with a switching module, hardware, and instructions. Ignitor® is an ideal choice for collector car restoration because it fits entirely under the distributor cap. PerTronix 1181 fits these applications: 1971-1974 BUICK RIVIERA, 1973-1974 CHEVROLET C20 SUBURBAN, 1974 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, 1972-1974 GMC SPRINT, 1971 CHEVROLET CAPRICE, 1964-1971 CHEVROLET IMPALA, 1971 CHEVROLET TOWNSMAN, 1971 PONTIAC LEMANS, 1969 CHEVROLET KINGSWOOD, 1968-1969 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, 1967-1968 BUICK WILDCAT, 1968 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS, 1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO, 1965-1966 BUICK GRAN SPORT, 1961-1966 BUICK SKYLARK, 1962-1965 PONTIAC TEMPEST, 1961-1963 BUICK LESABRE, 1959-1960 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO, 1960 CHEVROLET TRUCK,

Specifications

Brand
PerTronix
Model number
1181
UPC
694342000288
Condition
New

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