Best upgraded ignition system for use with Sniper EFI on a 1979 Mercruiser 260

[Kareo]

I am working on converting my 1979 Mercruiser 260 to the Sniper EFI. I'd also like to upgrade the ignition system from the original points to something better. I'd love to do the Hyperspark and have the sniper control everything, but I'm not sure that is coast guard approved. Does anyone know for sure?

If not, what is the best possible system I can use that is USCG compliant?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Delco Voyager or later Thunderbolt V

 

[ROY WILLIAMS]

MY Mercrusier engine 1978 changed the ignition points ...increased the HP and had a lot of lower gasoline ..pertronix

 

[alldodge]

Delco would be good, but the Holley Dizzy would be better, it connects to the Sniper and works with it

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

I'm sorry, but changing from points to pertronix isn't going to gain any hp at all. Just less maintenance, until the module craps out. Just my .02

 

[jimmbo]

Reread post #2. It has the best option you can opt for. Easy to obtain Parts if it does crap out, unlike like the 3rd Party stuff.

 

[jimmbo]

MY Mercrusier engine 1978 changed the ignition points ...increased the HP and had a lot of lower gasoline ..pertronix

If the points were badly worn/corroded, replacing them would restore HP, and improve Economy

 

[WIMUSKY]

Pertronix is a good option. I replaced my points in a hotrod with a module and added an Accel Super coil..... Gives a hotter spark. Some use Pertronix Flamethrower coils...