Electronic ignition conversion tips

[Timsnewporttwin]

Hi Evetyone

I'd like to convert my 65 Newport to electronic ignition. Anyone out there who recommend what type system to get. Want to make conversion as discreet as possible. More reliable than retaining points I hear, better starting etc ?

Thanks
Tim

 

[Big_John]

I like the Pertronix Ignitor II. From what I read; it has better circuitry than the Ignitor I so it doesn't have the issue with failing if the ignition is left on.

I have points in one car, Pertronix in another, and Chrysler Electronic (old USA built) in the third and they all start and run nice, so it's a toss-up.

 

[CBODY67]

I used one of the original Mopar Perf electronic ign conversion kits years ago. The best total deal there was as it had the needed factory harnesses to do the deal and look factory.

The newer repro kits allegedly have flaky control boxes which can fail often, so a normal replacement control box might be in order.

OR go to Rick Ehrenberg's ebay store and get one of his kits. Or to Mancini Racing for same.

Having an electronic voltage regulator is good to have too. For a smoother voltage supply rather than one from a pair of vibrating contact points. A member in here who sells them.

I like the electronic ignitions due to their "lack of maintenance" and the fact the dist shaft bushings will last a very long time as there are no sideloads placed on the shaft by a set of contact points.

Happy shopping!
CBODY67

 

[Just Carbs]

The all-in-one GM HEI conversion distributors work good for $75.

 

[david hill]

I have used the MOPAR upgrade kit w/ superior results. Stay away from China crap. I have seen too many fail from quality issues.

 

[Timsnewporttwin]

Sounds like I've got a lot of options, prob go with MoPar kit. Planning first road trip with my car. Admit to being nervous...untouched motor/trans in car that was hauled home from a junkyard. Bad, uncared for shape a nice way to put it. It's come a long way but just local trips since I revived it

 

[Snotty]

I use these, and have had good luck with them. Don't let the part number confuse you, this is for a 383. Look at the specification list.

1965 CHRYSLER NEWPORT Proform Parts 440-427 Proform Mopar Licensed Electronic Distributor Conversion Kits | Summit Racing

 

[darth_linux]

I'm using the kit from Rick's Mopars. Check out details here:

 

[Xcudame]

Mopar or no car! If I wanted a car that broke down all the time and I was constantly fixing, I would own a Chevy! HEI Pooh!

I've had good luck with the Mancini kit.

 

[Just Carbs]

Mopar or no car! If I wanted a car that broke down all the time and I was constantly fixing, I would own a Chevy! HEI Pooh!

I've had good luck with the Mancini kit.

The GM HEI reproduction distributor is very dependable, and parts are dripping off the shelves at the auto parts stores. You know, the stores that don't stock the Mancini stuff?
And the HEI offers a module that retards the start/cranking timing 7 degrees. Very handy with 10.5 compression engines.
But I've not had any unreasonable recuring age related problems with the stock Mopar electronic ignition.

 

[Xcudame]

Just Carbs, agree to disagree! I'll take a Mopar electronic ignition any day over the Chevy based HEI crap! I'm sick of people trying to make their Moats into Chevy pieces of crap with ignition, crappy Chevy lobe camshafts (Comp Cams) and coil over spring front ends! Friends? I'd rather pay Mancini more than buy crap! I own a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk because it was the most USA produced vehicle that year! Buy American and put my money where my mouth is!