Which Pertronix ignitor for V-8? 1181 or 1181LS - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oem4me · 07-18-2015, 04:54 PM

Going for low maintenance and reliability on the '65 283 beater/driver project, and I'll be losing the breaker points for solid state ignition. My question is for those that have done this many times: PerTronix 1181 or 1181LS ? The LS is the lobe sensing unit which does not use the magnet ring. Is either any more or less reliable or significantly simpler to install? I know BOTH are easy enough, but with the LS one, I guess you don't even have to pull the dizzy.
Doing this SOON, so if you've got an opinion, lets hear it.
Thanks ahead of time.

oem4me · 07-19-2015, 04:28 PM

I went with the 1181LS or lobe sensor version. The install seemed almost too simple to work so well, but I still had to pull the distributor out to facilitate feeding the wires through easily. I have no clue how the module can accurately sense the worn distributor cam spinning by, but it does, and it does it well.
Running a bit smoother now.

TJ's Chevy · 07-19-2015, 04:32 PM

I converted to the pertronix on my 292 awhile back. Worked well and major improvement over stock for sure. I later converted to full HEI. Still have the pertronix handy in case though.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 07-20-2015, 01:29 PM

Pertronix Flame-Thrower HEI Distributors
http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/flame/dist/hei.aspx

http://www.jegs.com/vs/Pertronix/751

I'll look and see which one i have.

07-18-2015, 04:54 PM	#1
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Which Pertronix ignitor for V-8? 1181 or 1181LS Going for low maintenance and reliability on the '65 283 beater/driver project, and I'll be losing the breaker points for solid state ignition. My question is for those that have done this many times: PerTronix 1181 or 1181LS ? The LS is the lobe sensing unit which does not use the magnet ring. Is either any more or less reliable or significantly simpler to install? I know BOTH are easy enough, but with the LS one, I guess you don't even have to pull the dizzy. Doing this SOON, so if you've got an opinion, lets hear it. Thanks ahead of time.

07-19-2015, 04:28 PM	#2
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Which Pertronix ignitor for 283 V-8? 1181 or 1181LS I went with the 1181LS or lobe sensor version. The install seemed almost too simple to work so well, but I still had to pull the distributor out to facilitate feeding the wires through easily. I have no clue how the module can accurately sense the worn distributor cam spinning by, but it does, and it does it well. Running a bit smoother now. Last edited by oem4me; 07-20-2015 at 03:09 PM.

07-19-2015, 04:32 PM	#3
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Which Pertronix ignitor for V-8? 1181 or 1181LS I converted to the pertronix on my 292 awhile back. Worked well and major improvement over stock for sure. I later converted to full HEI. Still have the pertronix handy in case though. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

07-20-2015, 01:29 PM	#4
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Which Pertronix ignitor for V-8? 1181 or 1181LS Pertronix Flame-Thrower HEI Distributors http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/flame/dist/hei.aspx http://www.jegs.com/vs/Pertronix/751 I'll look and see which one i have. __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.



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