<VV> Ignition upgrades

[Eric S. Eberhard]

1) 8mm spark plug wires
2) Pertronix II electronic ignition
3) Pertronix II Flame thrower Coil
4) Silverstone spark plugs
5) MSD 6a capacitive discharge ignition module

1,2,3 are the minimum I would do an this yields significant improvement as 
well as avoiding the need to adjust points.  However, I have had one fail 
over the years (I have 2 now both set up the same with all 5 above).  I 
keep the original points plate with points properly gapped in the trunk.  I 
also wire the MSD and Pertronix such that I can swith to points or bypass 
the MSD w/out problems (never had an MSD go bad).  I do this by using 
screwed junctions rather than blade connectors.  Feel free to call if you 
want more detail.

The Silverstone plugs are neat but I cannot prove much except they do 
resist fouling well.  They are "old fashioned" in one way --> they look 
dimensionally exactly like a 44f and even have copper gaskets.  However, 
they are constructed of silver which in theory conducts electricity better 
than platinum.

So with 1-4 you have a car much easier to keep in tune and which can 
compensate a bit for worn distributor and other not so new parts.  It does 
not change the way it drives all that much (maybe a bit smoother).

The MSD is expensive and a pain to hide and some trouble added to the 
wiring (about 150 bucks).  If you really want to do both then I would 
suggest doing all at one time.  This unit gives tremendous benefit!  It 
sparks 3 times per piston stroke at low rpm and tapers of at high rpm.  It 
also gives a stronger spark.  What this means is that much changes in the 
way the car drives:  it starts MUCH easier, especially when cold.  It idles 
more smoothly and runs without sputtering, again mostly when cold.  It revs 
at the very top a bit smoother, even hot.  It allows me to run a bit richer 
which in theory is cooler and has more power.

Again, if you call or keep emailing I can provide more info including a 
great way to hide the MSD and wiring and so forth.

Good luck!



At 06:09 PM 7/2/2004, David Baker wrote:
>Eric,
>
>Recently on Virtual Vairs you posted this regarding your '62
>Spyder:   "Oh, when I say stock, it is except for significant
>ignition improvements which help driveability a lot."
>
>Could you elaborate on what ignition improvements you made? I
>have a '64 Spyder, and would like to know what you did. Thanks.
>
>Dave Baker
>
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