GM points to electronic distributor conversion

Lyn Smith · 12-09-2013, 10:52 AM

Im trying to copy a conversion i saw on the internet that converts a Gm points distributors to electronic(street applications) by using a chrysler reluctor,and pick up coil,and a GM 4 pin module mounted under the distributor.What coil could you use for this?Would a hi per accel coil for non HEI work? thanks

peteprostock · 12-09-2013, 01:04 PM

Lyn .. www.pertronix.com is a big player in conversion kits for like hundreds of applications

njk53 · 12-09-2013, 03:07 PM

I believe Accel also has a conversion unit. Both are supposed to be good parts.

Joe Toller · 12-09-2013, 03:23 PM

A canister coil will work, but an even better option is the electronic coil from a late 80's on up EFI Ford. They are cheap and around 40,000 volts from the factory.

Glenn Hayes · 12-09-2013, 03:30 PM

Hey Lyn,
Are you referring to Dave's Small Body HEI distributors: http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com/

If so, they use a normal GM 12Volt Coil.

Glenn

njk53 · 12-09-2013, 04:50 PM

The Accel and Pertronix conversions are designed to fit in the original point distributor so it looks stock. Actually the Ford Coil is a good pick because it isn't an oil cooled unit like the MSD Blaster. Get the wire harness from any junk yard, buy a new unit and you are good to go.

ss3011 · 12-09-2013, 05:15 PM

There is also a Mallory Unilite Conversion, that I have used in the past.

Tom Goldman · 12-09-2013, 06:22 PM

I just put a Pertronix conversion in a Ford distributer .
Took all of about 15 min. Fit perfect , works great .

Glenn Hayes · 12-09-2013, 06:27 PM

I've been using the Crane XRI Kit since they came out with them.
They work great!
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cr...make/chevrolet

Mike Taylor 3601 · 12-10-2013, 09:48 AM

I use pertronix Ignitor III on restorations has a protection circuit built in that protects it from burning up and has adjustable built in rev limiter,and installs easier than a set of points,which is easy.
Has anyone had the experience of being considered a automotive genius,because you can install a set of points,or build a carb.LOL

Mike Taylor 3601

12-09-2013, 10:52 AM	#1
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,194 Likes: 273 Liked 950 Times in 189 Posts	GM points to electronic distributor conversion Im trying to copy a conversion i saw on the internet that converts a Gm points distributors to electronic(street applications) by using a chrysler reluctor,and pick up coil,and a GM 4 pin module mounted under the distributor.What coil could you use for this?Would a hi per accel coil for non HEI work? thanks

12-09-2013, 01:04 PM	#2
peteprostock Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: GM points to electronic distributor conversion Lyn .. www.pertronix.com is a big player in conversion kits for like hundreds of applications

12-09-2013, 03:07 PM	#3
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: GM points to electronic distributor conversion I believe Accel also has a conversion unit. Both are supposed to be good parts. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

12-09-2013, 03:23 PM	#4
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: GM points to electronic distributor conversion A canister coil will work, but an even better option is the electronic coil from a late 80's on up EFI Ford. They are cheap and around 40,000 volts from the factory.

12-09-2013, 03:30 PM	#5
Glenn Hayes Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 348 Likes: 416 Liked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Re: GM points to electronic distributor conversion Hey Lyn, Are you referring to Dave's Small Body HEI distributors: http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com/ If so, they use a normal GM 12Volt Coil. Glenn __________________ "Real Race Cars Have Tailgates"

12-09-2013, 04:50 PM	#6
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: GM points to electronic distributor conversion The Accel and Pertronix conversions are designed to fit in the original point distributor so it looks stock. Actually the Ford Coil is a good pick because it isn't an oil cooled unit like the MSD Blaster. Get the wire harness from any junk yard, buy a new unit and you are good to go. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345 Last edited by njk53; 12-09-2013 at 04:53 PM.

12-09-2013, 05:15 PM	#7
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 908 Likes: 70 Liked 238 Times in 113 Posts	Re: GM points to electronic distributor conversion There is also a Mallory Unilite Conversion, that I have used in the past.

12-09-2013, 06:22 PM	#8
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,473 Likes: 880 Liked 858 Times in 234 Posts	Re: GM points to electronic distributor conversion I just put a Pertronix conversion in a Ford distributer . Took all of about 15 min. Fit perfect , works great . __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

12-09-2013, 06:27 PM	#9
Glenn Hayes Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 348 Likes: 416 Liked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Re: GM points to electronic distributor conversion I've been using the Crane XRI Kit since they came out with them. They work great! http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cr...make/chevrolet __________________ "Real Race Cars Have Tailgates"

12-10-2013, 09:48 AM	#10
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,362 Likes: 336 Liked 279 Times in 96 Posts	Re: GM points to electronic distributor conversion I use pertronix Ignitor III on restorations has a protection circuit built in that protects it from burning up and has adjustable built in rev limiter,and installs easier than a set of points,which is easy. Has anyone had the experience of being considered a automotive genius,because you can install a set of points,or build a carb.LOL Mike Taylor 3601