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Pertronix Ignitor III Ford 1954-56 8 cyl

Part # 71282SKU PER71282

Set your vehicle above for a fit verdict. 41 vehicles listed below.

Specifications
BrandPertronix
Part typeIgnition Conversion Kit
Coil Compability0.32
Distributor FitmentMotorcraft
DwellAdaptive
EmissionFullDES1 - This product has been granted a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO Number) Exemption. It is 50 State Legal when installed on the Specified vehicle per the Manufacturer’s Current Application Guide, the CARB EO, and Installation Instructions.
Grade TypePerformance
Multi-SparkYes
PolarityNegative Ground
Product LineIgnitor III
Rev LimiterYes
SAE Wire Gauge20 ga.
Start ModeBuilt in Start retard + energy boost
Terminal Quantity2
Terminal TypeRing Terminal
TimingHigh RPM Timing Correction
Trigger TypeLobe Sensor; Hall Effect
Voltage12
UPC / GTIN00694342537302
  • Multiple sparks thru the entire RPM range.
  • Integrated digital REV limiter with LED feedback for precise RPM setting.
  • Memory safe function stores settings eliminating unintended changes to Rev limit.
  • Adaptive dwell maintains peak energy throughout the entire RPM range, reducing misfires while improving engine performance.
  • Peak current level is reached just prior to spark for maximum energy without the heat build-up, increasing coil performance and module reliability.
  • Pair with a Flame Thrower Canister Coil for optimal performance
  • Legal in all 50 states and Canada (C.A.R.B. E.O. #D-57-22)

Description

The Ignitor III features a Digital Rev Limiter and five times the spark energy of a typical points system. Ignitor Module Kits are extremely easy to install and fit into your original distributor to maintain your stock look. No additional ignition box is required keeping a clean look under the hood.

Ignitors are available for most distributors that came with mechanical breaker points and will cover AUTOMOTIVE, MARINE, INDUSTRIAL and AGRICULTURE applications

Fits these vehicles 41

YearMakeModelEngine
1955 - 1956FordClub4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1954FordCountry Sedan3.9L 239 V8, 4.2L 256 V8
1955 - 1956FordCountry Sedan4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1954FordCountry Squire3.9L 239 V8, 4.2L 256 V8
1955 - 1956FordCountry Squire4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1954FordCourier Sedan Delivery3.9L 239 V8
1955 - 1958FordCourier Sedan Delivery4.4L 272 V8
1954FordCrestline3.9L 239 V8, 4.2L 256 V8
1954FordCustomline3.9L 239 V8, 4.2L 256 V8
1955 - 1956FordCustomline4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1955FordFairlane4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1956FordFairlane4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8, 5.1L 312 V8
1957FordFairlane4.4L 272 V8, 4.5L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1954FordMainline3.9L 239 V8, 4.2L 256 V8
1955FordMainline4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1956FordMainline4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8, 5.1L 312 V8
1956FordPark Lane Wagon4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8, 5.1L 312 V8
1954FordRanch Wagon3.9L 239 V8, 4.2L 256 V8
1955FordRanch Wagon4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1956FordRanch Wagon4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8, 5.1L 312 V8
1957FordRanch Wagon4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1954FordSkyliner3.9L 239 V8, 4.2L 256 V8
1955 - 1957FordSkyliner4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1954FordSunliner3.9L 239 V8, 4.2L 256 V8
1955 - 1957FordSunliner4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1956FordThunderbird4.8L 292 V8, 5.1L 312 V8
1954FordVictoria3.9L 239 V8, 4.2L 256 V8
1955 - 1957FordVictoria4.4L 272 V8, 4.8L 292 V8
1952 - 1954LincolnCapri5.2L 318 V8
1955LincolnCapri5.6L 341 V8
1952 - 1954LincolnCosmopolitan5.2L 318 V8
1955LincolnCustom5.6L 341 V8
1954MercuryCustom4.2L 256 V8
1955MercuryCustom4.8L 292 V8
1956MercuryCustom5.1L 312 V8
1956MercuryMedalist5.1L 312 V8
1955MercuryMontclair4.8L 292 V8
1956MercuryMontclair5.1L 312 V8
1954MercuryMonterey4.2L 256 V8
1955MercuryMonterey4.8L 292 V8
1956MercuryMonterey5.1L 312 V8