Electronic ignition for the 58

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Dynastar
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Electronic ignition for the 58

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Hi all,
Does anyone have any good/bad experiences with converting to electronic ignition? I have been toying with the idea of fitting a Pertronix kit to my Special, but I have read some bad reports - can anyone enlighten me?

Many thanks

Kerry

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Forget the Pertronix - get a Crane XR-i points conversion kit. I have run this in my last two cars, and love it. Never had a problem.
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I posted about my experience with electronic ignitions here:

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1958 Buick Limited Riviera Coupe Model 755

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