CB360 Ignition Pamco vs. Charlie's Place

[OJ]

Subject covers most of my question, which one would be better for my CB360, Pamco or Charlie's Place ignition?

 

[Sonreir]

The PAMCO unit uses an electronic advance, which I MUCH prefer over the mechanical advancer.

 

[OJ]

I am schooled now. That's not really that well communicated on Charlie's Place website.

 

[frogman]

Install instructions for the Chariles place ignition are located at the top of the main page that has all of the units listed.

http://1twi2d35njtz327qba2bnlig.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/InstructionsCB360.pdf

I know its splitting hairs but to me being a guy that messes with electronics and has a BS in computers and electronics, the CP ignition LOOKS nicer and is more compact because it uses the old mechanical advance. Pete has a great product, but it still looks like a hobby kit and has more parts to install and fiddle with.

I have read reports on many forums about both units and most report they both work fine. For some reason I like tinkering on things so points will be a part of my life until I tire of them. ;D

 

[OJ]

CP ignition does look much more finished. It's not like I absolutely need an electronic ignition, but it's kind of a want or wish and there is something in the marketplace for CB360. $200 is still fair bit of money.

 

[DrJ]

CP ignition is not a true electronic ignition unit. It just replaces the mechanical point contact switches with magnetic switches.

 

[krafty]

The mechanical advance in my 350 works just fine, and I ended up going with a CP unit last year. I had one minor technical glitch with it but Charlie took care of the problem immediately for me. It's been running great since.

 

[Trevor May]

I installed a pamco and I really like it. HOWEVER the hall sensors did not have enough adjustment in them so I had to very carefully ream the holes to get them closer. Also the installation instructions were long and had too much fluff so I downloaded the whole thing and created my own installation guide. The diagram had a very confusing picture that resulted in wiring my signals backwards and not being able to run for a couple weeks while I figured out my mistake. Was very frustrating. Wanted to ditch the whole thing but glad I cooled off and revisited the problem later. Now I love it.