With over 3,000,000 units of the original Ignitor® sold world-wide over the past 30+ years, Pertronix felt the need to try and better this most successful product. The result of exhausting research and development was the Ignitor® II; "The Ignitor® with brains!!!"

The Pertronix Ignitor® II takes the Ignitor® technology a step further by adding a powerful new microcontroller that controls the dwell period, for the best possible spark over the entire RPM range. The Ignitor® II offers enhanced performance levels only found in more expensive "box type" ignition systems. As with the original Ignitor®, the Ignitor® II is a solid-state electronic ignition system that replaces your points and condenser, fitting completely within the distributor housing, under the cap. There is still no "external black box" to clutter your engine compartment.

So what do I get?
An Ignitor® II kit is the same as the original, but with a RED module. You still get:

How does it work?
The same way as the original Ignitor®, but the Ignitor® II senses current levels at the coil and adjusts the dwell to maintain peak energy throughout the entire RPM range. Dwell angle is increased or decreased with changing engine RPM and operating conditions. This provides more energy at high RPM, reducing misfires while improving engine performance.

What are the benefits of the Ignitor® II ? Just like the original Ignitor®:
•	With the electronics molded in (red) epoxy, there is still no deterioration in performance from dirt, oil, grease or moisture (better foul weather performance).
•	There are still no moving and rubbing parts to wear out or effect performance, and no points to burn, pit or corrode.
•	\Still fits entirely inside the distributor, with no "black box" to clutter your engine compartment.
•	Still no complicated wiring which makes installation easy.
And then there are the additional benefits of the Ignitor® II:
•	Compared to point-type systems, the Ignitor® II develops on average four times more available energy between 3,000 and 5,000 RPM, and two times more available plug voltage.
•	Compared to the original Ignitor®, the Ignitor® II develops on average three times more available energy between 3,000 and 5,000 RPM, and nearly doubles available plug voltage.
•	Higher RPM performance is improved when used with the new Flame-Thrower® II super low resistance (0.6 ohms) 45,000 volt coil, however, it is compatible with any induction coil.
•	Peak current level is reached just prior to spark, so ignition energy is sustained with less heat build-up, increasing coil and module life.
•	The Ignitor® II adjusts spark timing over the entire RPM range to compensate for the inherent electronic delay, resulting in more stable timing.
•	Senses engine startup and increases dwell time, providing more energy for starting sparks.
•	Senses incorrectly wired Ignitor® II or a "key left on" condition and shuts down the system protecting the coil and other components from damage.
•	Compatible with 12-volt negative ground systems only.
Guaranteed for 30 Months...We stand behind it!!!

So how well does the Ignitor^® II work?

On the Ignitor® page, we talked about a dyno test performed on a mild 350 Chev with moderate engine modifications and a Mallory Twin-Point Distributor that recorded a benchmark dyno run of 195hp at the wheels (ATW). After installing the Ignitor® and a Flame-Thrower® Coil, the vehicle recorded 205hp ATW!!!! That was a 10hp or 5% gain just by bolting in the Ignitor® and a compatible Flame-Thrower® coil!!!

Next an Ignitor® II unit was installed. Unfortunately, a Flame-Thrower® II Coil was not available for the test, so a typical transistor type coil was used instead. Even without the Flame-Thrower® II coil, the vehicle recorded 211hp ATW with the Ignitor® II installed, with marked improvements in both power and torque. That's 16hp or an 8% gain over the original twin point set-up!!!

These results could not be improved even after adding an MSD 6AL ignition box and Blaster 2 coil to the circuit. Needless to say, we were impressed.