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The Daily Insight

Who makes Compu fire?

Author

Sarah Martinez

Updated on April 04, 2026

Pertronix
Pertronix Expands With Acquisition of Spyke Inc., Bringing Compu-Fire.

Can you test PerTronix Ignitor?

Check sticker on the backside of module “Ignitor by PerTronix” If the Sticker is shriveled up, wrinkled, cracked, or if you see any burn marks on that side of module the unit over heated and failed for various reasons. DO NOT USE SOLID CORE SPARK PLUG WIRES.

How does PerTronix electronic ignition work?

The distributor cap sends the current to the rotor, which in turn sends it back to the distributor cap sepal plug wire terminals for each cylinder in a timed manner. The spark plug wires then carry the voltage to the spark plug where the current amps the gap, creating a spark inside the combustion chamber.

What year did Ford stop using points?

Ford FE engines have several viable performance options for ignition. They are good ones that are equal to those available for any other engines. All FE-equipped vehicles (with rare exception) had a traditional points-style distributor and ignition system from 1958 until 1974.

What Ohm ignition coil should I use?

The 3.0-ohm coil should be used on PerTronix Ignitors installed on four- and six-cylinder engines while 1.5-ohm coils should be used for eight-cylinder applications. Flame Thrower II coils have lower resistance, 0.6 ohms for use with Ignitor II ignition systems as well as many other high-energy ignitions.

Where are MSD distributors made?

The distributors are produced in China, however it took over a year to get a product that we were confident in. We put them under a different brand to clearly set the two designs apart. For the record, there is also a Street Fire CD ignition and spark plug wires as well – both made in the USA.

Who bought aeromotive?

PerTronix Performance Brands
PerTronix Performance Brands, with brands in the ignition and exhaust segments, has announced it has acquired Aeromotive Inc. and Waterman Racing Components.

Why choose Compu-fire ignition?

Compu-FIre Ignition products will help you convert your old points to an electronic ignition and our Dis-IX Distributorless Ignition is the ultimate system for MAX spark. More power, no problem. Compu-Fire Alternators have charging capability to supply enough power to all your lights, stereo equipment and any other embellishments on your vehicle.

What is a pertronix ignitor and how does it work?

Note that a triggering module such as the Pertronix Ignitor is a substitute for the points and condenser, but nothing more. It doesn’t affect performance. It doesn’t give you a “hotter spark” (despite the fact that one vendor is literally named “Hot-Spark”) or fire the plugs multiple times in rapid succession.

What is the Compu-fire selectable advance ignition module?

The Compu-Fire Selectable Advance Ignition Module is the most user-friendly ignition on the market. Advance range of curves to meet the needs of engines from stock to heavily modified Large rotary switches allow advance curve and RPM limiter selection Easy installation is made possible with a built-in LED static timing light

What is the RPM of the Compu-fire 40 amp 3phase charging system?

The Compu-FIre 40 AMP 3Phase charging systems provide 25 AMPS at idle and 40 AMPS continuously above 2800 RPM. Compu-Fire Ignition Module Kits will help you advance.