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    6/22/2021 8:23 AM  #1

    Alessandro
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    sniper efi just arrived , needs info about wiring

    Hello all , just arrived santa in this hot italian summer ! a box with efi is in my hands ... but reading notes there is something leave me doubts .   the instruction for wiring the distributor is not enough clear about "pertronix ignitor pick up magnetic "  . Is very clear althought about msd , mallory or other CD (capacity discharge ) module ignition , not allowed or wired differently .  Does someone knows if i can use it (pertronix 1) , or need to return to point and condenser ? ( this sounds little crazy ... one step forward two step back )  Thanks ! 

     

    6/22/2021 11:02 AM  #2

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    Re: sniper efi just arrived , needs info about wiring

    Always good to have Santa drop off new toys!!

    Holley owns MSD and Mallory so it stands to reason they will be clear in the instructions. I would reach out to Holley's Tech support though email if possible for a good answer. 

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    6/22/2021 11:30 AM  #3

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    Re: sniper efi just arrived , needs info about wiring

    I have a Pertronix I that I installed a long time ago.  My recollection is that they are a straight out replacement for your points and condenser.  The only thing I do not remember is the clearance between the pickup and the distributor cam.  OH...you also need 12 volts to drive it, not the reduced voltage you get from the ignition switch.  You need to run a 12v line from the key to the Pertronix.

    Better yet.  Contact Pertronix.  Their tech line should be able to help.

    Original owner - 351w,T-5, 4whl disks, power R&P
     

    6/22/2021 11:38 AM  #4

    Alessandro
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    Re: sniper efi just arrived , needs info about wiring

    Bolted to Floor wrote:

    Always good to have Santa drop off new toys!!

    Holley owns MSD and Mallory so it stands to reason they will be clear in the instructions. I would reach out to Holley's Tech support though email if possible for a good answer. 

    yes , it's always welcome a new gift for my lady ...  she needs a lot ! 
    btw , already mailed to holley , just to have clear and dont broke something from new .
    this is a refurbished unit fom holley and seems new . and  affordable price  . 
     

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    6/22/2021 11:43 AM  #5

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    Re: sniper efi just arrived , needs info about wiring

    lowercasesteve wrote:

    I have a Pertronix I that I installed a long time ago.  My recollection is that they are a straight out replacement for your points and condenser.  The only thing I do not remember is the clearance between the pickup and the distributor cam.  OH...you also need 12 volts to drive it, not the reduced voltage you get from the ignition switch.  You need to run a 12v line from the key to the Pertronix.

    Better yet.  Contact Pertronix.  Their tech line should be able to help.

    i just find pertronix 1 easy and works as supposed . never issue . Have also flametrower coil supplied with 12 v . 
    already ,mailed to holley to know something .  
    should be non sense that pertronix don't work with efi . 

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