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Review on Enhance Performance with Pertronix D7130700 Flame-Thrower Vacuum Advance Black Cap Billet Electronic Distributor featuring Ignitor III Technology for Ford Small Block by Nicholas Erickson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

What does Spark Matter mean

I have a Performance 289 with TBI installed. I've toyed with TBI for years and the best I could do is maybe it won't let me down. I've finally gotten to the point where I really figured out what could be wrong. What I found was a weak spark from my old ignition system. When I got the Pertronix distributor I set up the mechanical feed and feed curve for my motor and then inserted it. As the time approached, the car started immediately. Let it warm up and finish setting the time. The car hasn't driven like this in years. Cold morning (around 0F) no problem, used to be something different when it was that cold. Dealing with it was day and night. The only criticism is the mechanical pre-adjustment. The supplied straps that float on the shock absorber are a bit lame. Something with screw adjustment would be much better and it would be nice to have screw adjustable springs. I bought the Ignitor III version and the Flame-Thrower III with it. I've read about some compatibility issues with Multispark and some touches. It also bothered me about the TBI because it detects coil turns like a tachometer. I haven't had any problems with the TBI or my electric tach, they both work fine. My guess is that the multiple spark is too fast and the tach and TBI don't care, it can't see the multiple spark.

Pros
  • Manifold
Cons
  • Legacy model