> How big an operation would it be to install > electronic > ignition on my 65 Crown? I am a NOVICE mechanic but Depends on the kit. The Perktronics kit (about $80 from jegs) is a very simple install. A semi-trained mammal with opposable thumbs could probably install one in about 2 hours. A competant mechanic could do it in one. Being somewhere in between, I took about an hour and a half. A more thorough but also more expensive route would be to install a complete electronic ignition system, AKA Mopar Electronic Ignition. These come with a brand new distributor, Orange electronics box, and all the wiring. Also a very simple install, the competant mechanic should be able to do one in an hour and a half or so...I took about 2 hours. > the kits being discussed recently very expensive? The perktronics is about 80, the complete mopar system is about 200, but comes with the new distributor. > wonder if my Crown would prefer the electronic? > Would > I definately improve my mileage? (I only get 7.5 in > the city). The bottom line: IS IT WORTH IT? A perfectly tuned points ignition would theoretically run no worse than a well-set up electronic one, but the advantage with the electronic is you can set it and leave it. I elected to go with the electronic on my '67 because the points were shot, and I used the Perktronics at first, and it worked fine. But, my distributor had a lot of play in it so when i replaced it I went with the whole Mopar Performance Electronic setup. And it runs well, too. Bottom line, if you like originality, the points will serve you well. if you need to replace the distributor anyway, or just don't want to mess with the points every few months, I'd install an electronic unit. ===== --Mike Pittinaro 'Tis Christmas again Have a happy holiday Imperially __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/