What kind of electronic ignition system do you guys recomend?

[sm11010]

I have a 76 Scorpion and taking out to CA with me from AZ and want to convert the system to electronic ingition. What brands have you guys used and what seems to work the best? Any model numbers? Thanks

[ecohen2]

I am not sure if I am the only one, but I am using the Pertronix with great success...

http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx

It is VERY easy to install and is readily available unlike some of the other options. It does not require you to change your distributor or coil...

Ed

[lancia_x120]

Just grab the distributor and coil assembly from a Fiat 2000. You'll need to swap the drive gear with the original Scorpion, but other than that, it's a drop-in.

[upnatum]

Which model from Pertronix is the correct application for the Scorpion?

[ecohen2]

The model number is: Pertronix Ignitor MR-LS1


I found it at:
http://classicgarage.com/fi124x19peig.html

And it took about an hour to install....

Ed

[Allen Lofland]

The Pertronix is a great way to go IF you carry a spare or your old original points and know how to replace them. This is not a reflextion on the Pertronix but the ever worriesome thought what IF.
While you are in there one serious problem with these old cars is their distributors are worn out. Wollering around like a drunken pig I think some on once described the typical old Fiat/Lancia distributors. Make sure yours is in good shape with good bearings and such.
Guy Croft talks about this in his book.
I used the Crane system for a lot on my cars and love them but I heard crane had gone away ////?????
Petronix is a good one for sure.

[1,6 HF]

I suppose it never hurts to carry the old points for an absolute emergency. But the MR-LS1 is the newer "lobe sensor" type of Pertronix unit, and it's stunningly simple--a passive sensor and a lobed rotor collar--just a single rotating part. Works great for me.

[davidb]

Vick's shows Cranes: Fireball XR3000s on page 72.