Which Pertronix kit for 2600 spider?

**johnrdm** · #1 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 07:34 AM

I would like to fit a Pertronix Ignitor kit to my 2600 spider (Marelli distributor with dual points/three lobe cam). Pertronix tells me they have nothing to fit this distributor, yet other members have reported using their system.

Can someone shed some light on this?

John

**chris hedley** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 09:11 AM

I do not know about the pertronix kit,but I have fitted the 123 electronic distributor and it works great.I have seen for sale on u.s. ebay sometimes.
good luck,Chris

**johnrdm** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 09:47 AM

Thanks Chris,

Yes the 123 looks good, and I'm still considering it - but it is over $400, and the Pertronix system is under $100.

John

D&SW · #4 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 03:13 PM

You should try Classic Alfa in the UK..... I can't speak to their current prices, but 5 mos ago, I purchased one from them for my 2600 and it was $ 350, including shipping to the US, (but of course, no VAT).

I realize it's more than a $ 100. pertronix, BUT it's a complete drop-in distributor, so no fiddling or compatibility issues, and it's pretty much a permanent solution

David

**johnrdm** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 03:57 PM

Thanks David,

Classic Alfa quoted me 225 + 20 Shipping GBP which is $392 @ $1.60/pound.

I am still considering it.

Maybe the Pertronix is false economy?

J

D&SW · #6 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 04:29 PM

well considering you get a brand new distributor with the 123......and it's pretty much permanent

**sprint63** · #7 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009, 06:40 PM

I used a crane with the chopper wheel.Do nonremember any problems,just modified the chopper.Ibelieve you can order the wheels separately to try.

**johnrdm** · #8 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 10:38 PM

Anybody have the Pertronix model number?

Lock Holmes · #9 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 11:27 PM

There is no Pertronix model made specifically for the 2600. In the past, the company has been willing to modify units developed for other six cylinder distributors so that they will work in the Marelli or Bosch distributors used in the 2600. For example, it is possible the Pertronix II unit (91867A) sold for use in Bosch distributors for Mercedes six cylinder cars of the same era could be made to fit in the Bosch distributor for the 2600, or it might not fit at all. If the company won't give you a hint, you could get stuck with useless hardware.

**johnrdm** · #10 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 07:31 AM

Thanks,

That's kind of what I figured.

I'll give them a call (I previously emailed them) and ask them about the 91867A unit.

So, unless they or someone can enlighten me on the unit to buy-and-modify, I'm going to use the original Marelli dual point distributor for now, and swap it out for the 123 unit down the road.

J