Posted March 12, 200421 yr comment_72294 I'm looking at replacing the stock ignition system on my '73 and am pondering a Euro system, Mallory/MSD, or a setup from a 280.Any experiences/horror stories you want to share would be appreciated. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/10687-recommendations-on-replacement-ignition/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 15, 200421 yr comment_72703 Alot of guys use the PERTRONIX unit. It installs in your stock distributor and is a magnetic trigger type unit. I went for the Mallory Unilite setup. You may want to search the archives for details and or reviews. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/10687-recommendations-on-replacement-ignition/#findComment-72703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 15, 200421 yr comment_72704 I like the PETRONIX, Fast, east, cheap & reliable... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/10687-recommendations-on-replacement-ignition/#findComment-72704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 15, 200421 yr comment_72705 I used a Distributor from a 81, 280ZX. No problems. Do your homework before you start cutting wires. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/10687-recommendations-on-replacement-ignition/#findComment-72705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 15, 200421 yr comment_72709 I know the Pertronix system won't handle the fuel management, but is there something that will work ALONG WITH the Pertronix system and the stock AFM on a 280Z? May a Pertronix fuel management computer? I think it would be in my best interest to upgrade/replace everything eventually.thx. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/10687-recommendations-on-replacement-ignition/#findComment-72709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 15, 200421 yr comment_72724 Quick, easy, very cheap and bolts right in easily.If you know what your doing you could be running in less then 20 minutes.Also, you can get a newly remaned distributor for the 79-80 ZX from advanced auto for about 79 dollars with a lifetime gaurantee.Price may have went up though since last time I did that it was about 3 years ago. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/10687-recommendations-on-replacement-ignition/#findComment-72724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 15, 200421 yr comment_72728 I will still be needing a fuel computer eventually with all new injectorwiring... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/10687-recommendations-on-replacement-ignition/#findComment-72728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 15, 200421 yr comment_72731 Remanufactured distributors..................can you say JUNK!!!! Especially from Advanced Auto The story is to frustrating to repeat. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/10687-recommendations-on-replacement-ignition/#findComment-72731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 16, 200421 yr comment_72777 Never ever had a problem with mine in the year that I had the car, till a no paying attention to what she was doing girl in a Neon of all things backed into my 72 and ruined it for life! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/10687-recommendations-on-replacement-ignition/#findComment-72777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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