PerTronix Electronic Distributors

The distributor in your engine is a multi-tasking mechanical machine! It sends the spark to each cylinder at exactly the right moment, it triggers the coil when to fire, it advances the ignition timing and, in most cases, is used to spin the oil pump. Every Pertronix distributor, from our Flame Thrower line to Billet Marine models and even our industrial series have been designed to achieve these goals – for thousands of miles. 

Our line of Billet Plug n’ Play Distributors are based on a precision CNC-machined housing with an upper ball bearing to support the steel distributor shaft accurately from idle to redline rpm. These distributors feature our maintenance-free Ignitor II or III electronic ignition module to produce a strong spark and steady ignition timing. If you plan to run our Digital HP or Second Strike Ignition box, our Magnetic Trigger Electronic Distributor is an ideal candidate featuring an adjustable mechanical advance and simple trigger connection. 

For restorations and a more factory OEM look under the hood, our Stock-Look Distributor features many of our advanced features, but in a cast housing to provide a stealthy ignition upgrade. All of our automotive distributors are supplied with a high quality cap and rotor, easy to adjust mechanical advance and a vacuum advance canister. 

To make your decision easier, we also offer complete Distributor Bundles that are supplied with a performance distributor, Flame-Thrower Coil and our high suppression MAGx2 Spark Plug Wires. 

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Automotive Billet Electronic Distributors

Each distributor has a precision CNC-machine billet housing that providing a strong, yet lightweight unit. We hand polish and buff to a high luster that adds to the beauty under the hood.

  • Plug n' Play Billet Distributors are designed for maximum ignition performance with Ignitor II or Ignitor III integrated electronic ignition conversion modules
  • Tempered distributor shaft has low torsion displacement for accurate timing and extended operational life
  • Upper ball bearing and oil impregnated bronze lower bushing work together to reduce friction and provide shaft and advance mechanism stability reducing high RPM vibration
  • Adjustable mechanical advance with proprietary limiting function permits multiple setting.  Distributors are factory set with a performance advance curve and are provided with additional springs for custom advance curves
  • Legal in all 50 states and Canada (C.A.R.B. E.O. #D-57-23)
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Magnetic Trigger Electronic Distributors

The perfect alternative to the competition offering more value with precision engineered features including accurate signaling and superior dimensional stability.

  • Precision magnetic pick up coil and reluctor offer accurate signaling at low and high RPM
  • Specially engineered reluctor made from lighweight FC-0208 alloy offers superior dimensional stability and symmetrical spark separation
  • Overmolded magnetic pick up coil supports windings while providing excellent resistance to corrosion
  • Vacuum advance equipped with lockout provision included
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"Stock Look" Electronic Distributors

Flame-Thrower "Stock Look" distributors are loaded with features that you would expect from a high performance part, yet maintain the original look for the ultimate sleeper. We build our distributors with all new components not re-manufactured parts like the others. No need to hassle with adjusting points or replacing capacitors because our distributors come equipped with maintenance free electronics providing decades of trouble free operation.

  • Lightweight cast aluminum housing
  • Integrated Electronic Ignition
    • Solid State Ignitor
    • Ignitor II with adaptive dwell control
    • Ignitor III with built in adjustable REV Limiter and multi-spark through redline
  • High dielectric strength cap and rotors with brass contacts
  • Optimized phasing insures maximum energy to the spark plug
  • Tailored advance curve for optimal performance and drivability
  • Legal in all 50 states and Canada (C.A.R.B. E.O. #D-57-23)
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HEI Electronic Distributor

Flame-Thrower Street/Strip distributors have a specially designed HEI distributor module and coil combination which operates without misfire beyond 7500 RPM. That's nearly 3000 RPM higher than most stock HEI Distributors. Race HEI Distributors feature an electronic HEI Distributor module and 50,000 volt coil combination that optimizes spark energy and peak current to the spark plug in the 6000 to 8500 RPM range.

  • Lightweight aluminum alloy housing
  • High dielectric strength cap with brass terminals and low resistance coil brush
  • Balanced rotor designed to reduce vibration at high RPMs
  • Precision machined chromoly advance weights and center plate to eliminate erratic timing
  • Additional advance springs included for fine tuning of the advance curve
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Marine Billet Electronic Distributors

PerTronix Marine Flame-Thrower billet electronic distributors share many of the performance features that you find in our automotive electronic distributors. Marine approved electronic distributors are designed to meet and exceed SAE J1171 standards and are available with an Ignitor II electronic ignition module or the Ignitor III electronic ignition with multi-spark REV limiting modules.

  • Precision CNC machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum housing is lightweight yet strong
  • Tempered distributor shaft has low torsion displacement for accurate timing and extended operational life
  • Upper ball bearing and oil impregnated bronze lower bushing work together to reduce friction and provide shaft and advance mechanism stability reducing high RPM vibration
  • Precision stamped and balanced mechanical advance weights eliminate erratic timing
  • Adjustable mechanical advance with proprietary limiting function permits multiple settings
  • Legal in all 50 states and Canada (C.A.R.B. E.O. #D-57-23)
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Industrial Electronic Distributors

PerTronix is the leading producer of Electronic Distributors for gas, propane, and LP powered industrial engines. Many Wisconsin and Continental engines are equipped with our industrial electronic distributors from the factory. PerTronix electronic distributors offer proven performance, reduced maintenance downtime, improved economy, faster starts and extended tune-up intervals. Our electronic Industrial Distributors are also direct replacements for many point-type Delco, and Prestolite Distributors.

  • Durable, lightweight housing
  • Integrated Ignitor Electronic Technology
  • Superior venting system
  • 'O' Ring seal prevents oil leakage
  • Precision engineered module switches 2X more energy than other systems
  • Effective RPM range of 0 to 6000
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Ignition Bundles with Electronic Distributors

Increased Power and Throttle Response in One Bundle. PerTronix makes it easy including everything you need that has been engineered to perform at its best in once box. Bundles include a Flame-Thrower Billet Plug n' Play electronic distributor with Ignitor II or III electronic ignition modules, a matching low resistance Flame-Thrower chrome coil topped off with a set of 8mm MAGx2 universal wires featuring silicone jackets to resist high temperatures.

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Tech resources

  • IGNITION SYSTEM DIAGRAM
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    IGNITION SYSTEM DIAGRAM

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  • Pertronix Ignition Catalog
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    Pertronix Ignition Catalog

    Full color catalog with part number reference

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  • BILLET ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR DIMENSIONS
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    BILLET ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR DIMENSIONS

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  • HEI ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR DIMENSIONS
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