I have a question about the Pertronix ignition system. I have no intention of buying one for any vehicle I own. I am just curious about the coil, flamethrower, that they sell or recommend.

Is there something special about it? Is it required for the pertronix system to work? It seems that a normal 12 volt coil would be sufficient.

1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)

1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)