I went to bed early last nite and am just checking the mail now;
but the benefits, were: not having points that would stick, smoother idle,
no points to adjust ,smoother idle, no points to replace, a smoother idle,
better starting power; did I say smoother idle?
LOL
Al Salvatore
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 9:45 PM
Subject: RE: Petronix Question
> List,
>
> Thanks to Walt Philipson & Dave Herbert for kicking-off an ignition
> related thread! I'm afraid after having read several contradictory posts
> I'm still not clear as to how the condenser & ballast resistor come into
> play!
>
> I obviously blundered when I described the operation of the ignition
> coil. This stems from very basic classes in electronics, of which; I
> will admit I was never very good!
>
> From what little bit I did draw from electronics class, the explanation
> that Vance Navarrette gave seemed to be right on target!
>
> It would be great if someone could summarize, and then gain list
> acceptance to the explanation, so that there will be no doubt!
>
> I realize that once again I will be exposing my ignorance pertaining to
> electrical/electronic items, but I have to wonder why anyone would
> switch to an electronic ignition system.
>
> Other than the fact that you must replace/adjust points occasionally,
> (adjust once per year, replace every three; with daily driving!), what
> real benefits do you derive from retrofitting to an electronic ignition?
>
> Is there a significant horsepower increase? Can you actually feel it? I
> don't see how! Is there a noticeable increase in fuel economy? I can't
> imagine!
>
> I fully understand how a hall-effect electronic ignition works!
>
> Where's the real benefit!
>
> I tend to gauge everything, automotive related, in terms of cost vs.
> benefit!
>
> If an engine will turn 8,000RPM with points without faltering, then what
> is to be gained with an electronic set-up? My little Fiat turns 7,000RPM
> stock, with points!
>
> I don't buy the technology, latest this and that crap! I want hard
> evidence that it is beneficial in some way.
>
> I would like to hear thoughts and theories so that I may understand the
> logic behind the change!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Jim Swarthout
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