--- title: "pertronix electronic ignition kit — Niche Verdict: Skip it (44/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/pertronix-electronic-ignition-kit" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:32:03.890Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($46K/yr) — pertronix electronic ignition kit doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($46K/yr) — pertronix electronic ignition kit doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "pertronix electronic ignition kit — Niche Verdict: Skip it (44/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **pertronix electronic ignition kit** **Skip it****44/100 ** a small market ($46K/yr) — pertronix electronic ignition kit doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$46K** **Growth (1y)** **+178.1%** **Products** **25** **Brands** **10** was 9 a year ago **Sellers** **81** **Price range** **$30.60–$270.39** **Returns** **6.6%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Skip it** Scored 44/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **2** ×0.30 Growth **74** ×0.30 Competition **50** ×0.20 Quality gap **63** ×0.10 Returns **44** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +178.1% year over year. 1K523Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6× ## **Competition** - Pertronix74% - Zieichy8% - VODCACA5% - HRepair3% - AIP Electronics2% - QLZOZB2% - Other (4 brands)6% The top 5 products take 57% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 81 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▲rising was 9 a year ago **Sellers** **81** **Top 5 brand share** **92%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with Delco 8 Cylinder Distributors - 1181](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-bdIm6z6L.jpg) [**PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with Delco 8 Cylinder Distributors - 1181**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N2U5E6) Pertronix$100.024.5★41622%▲rising 2 ![Pertronix 1281 Ignitor Kit For Original Motorcraft Distributors. 8-Cylinder Single Point Vacuum Advance 12-Volt Negative Ground. Typically Found In 1957-74 Ford Vehicles.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31z2f4QzSTL.jpg) [**Pertronix 1281 Ignitor Kit For Original Motorcraft Distributors. 8-Cylinder Single Point Vacuum Advance 12-Volt Negative Ground. Typically Found In 1957-74 Ford Vehicles.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N2XOHQ) Pertronix$105.394.6★89618%▲rising 3 ![PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with Bosch 009 4 Cylinder Distributor - 1847A](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3162ly4cTQL.jpg) [**PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with Bosch 009 4 Cylinder Distributor - 1847A**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N2WB2U) Pertronix$94.214.4★3786%▲rising 4 ![PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with Ford 4 Cylinder Motorcraft Distributors - 1244A](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Id+xWMgFL.jpg) [**PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with Ford 4 Cylinder Motorcraft Distributors - 1244A**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CMRVF2) Pertronix$125.864.4★5456%▲rising 5 ![PerTronix Flame-Thrower Ignition Coil 40 000 Volt - 6 & 12V High Output Performance Ignition Coil 1.5 Ohm Oil-Filled Canister Black Electronic Ignition Compatible - 40011](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31au24iJXeL.jpg) [**PerTronix Flame-Thrower Ignition Coil 40 000 Volt - 6 & 12V High Output Performance Ignition Coil 1.5 Ohm Oil-Filled Canister Black Electronic Ignition Compatible - 40011**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00199F2WW) Pertronix$31.034.6★2,4144%▼falling 6 ![Zieichy 1281 Electric Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible with Ford/Mercury/Lincoln 8 Cylinder 1957-1974Replacement for Pertronix Electronic Ignition](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PAma2mccL.jpg) [**Zieichy 1281 Electric Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible with Ford/Mercury/Lincoln 8 Cylinder 1957-1974Replacement for Pertronix Electronic Ignition**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D95Q34QX) Zieichy$34.314.0★114%▲rising 7 ![Zieichy 1281 Electric Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible with Ford/Mercury/Lincoln 8 Cylinder 1957-1974Replacement for Pertronix Electronic Ignition](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fWrrRTbAL.jpg) [**Zieichy 1281 Electric Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible with Ford/Mercury/Lincoln 8 Cylinder 1957-1974Replacement for Pertronix Electronic Ignition**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX1GYXBN) Zieichy$31.883.0★224%▼falling 8 ![PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with IHC 4 Cylinder International Distributors - 1442](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3132O52+-tL.jpg) [**PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with IHC 4 Cylinder International Distributors - 1442**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GQYW7O) Pertronix$133.604.4★2403%—flat 9 ![PerTronix 1146A Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible with Delco 4 Cylinder Distributor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XmaNki-lL.jpg) [**PerTronix 1146A Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible with Delco 4 Cylinder Distributor**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JUXGAC) Pertronix$79.034.5★4603%▲rising 10 ![HRepair Replacement Pertronix 1181 Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit For Most Early Delco 8 Cylinder Engines 1957-1974 Fits For GM Chevrolet GMC Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac Replace OEM Igniters](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RjKwSd44L.jpg) [**HRepair Replacement Pertronix 1181 Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit For Most Early Delco 8 Cylinder Engines 1957-1974 Fits For GM Chevrolet GMC Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac Replace OEM Igniters**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRHVSNH9) HRepair$61.494.2★343%▼falling 11 ![1281 Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible With 1957-1974 Ford 8 Cylinder Ignitor Kit Replace For Pertronix](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KGYl341JL.jpg) [**1281 Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible With 1957-1974 Ford 8 Cylinder Ignitor Kit Replace For Pertronix**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPPT5BVC) VODCACA$48.574.1★423%▲rising 12 ![PerTronix Ignition Kit for VW Type 1 Engine - Includes D186504 Electronic Distributor & 40611 Flame-Thrower Coil 12V Plug-and-Play with Ignitor Vacuum Advance Fits 1961-1979 VW Beetle 1200-1600cc](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YCPFXdb8L.jpg) [**PerTronix Ignition Kit for VW Type 1 Engine - Includes D186504 Electronic Distributor & 40611 Flame-Thrower Coil 12V Plug-and-Play with Ignitor Vacuum Advance Fits 1961-1979 VW Beetle 1200-1600cc**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7D13MDR) Pertronix$236.624.3★253%▼falling 13 ![1244A Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible With Ford Tractors 2N 8N 9N 4 Cylinder Series 500 to 800 Side Mount Distributor & 12V Only](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Vk38nk61L.jpg) [**1244A Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible With Ford Tractors 2N 8N 9N 4 Cylinder Series 500 to 800 Side Mount Distributor & 12V Only**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPPSZD23) VODCACA$36.193.4★382%▲rising 14 ![DRAGON FIRE Performance Electronic Ignition Upgrade Kit Distributor Plug Wire Set High Output Coil for 1953-1979 VW Beetle Thing Ghia Bus Oem Fit Kit-VW009](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PtMzyqDqL.jpg) [**DRAGON FIRE Performance Electronic Ignition Upgrade Kit Distributor Plug Wire Set High Output Coil for 1953-1979 VW Beetle Thing Ghia Bus Oem Fit Kit-VW009**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0845VSMRV) AIP Electronics$138.974.3★252%▲rising 15 ![1181 Igniter Kit Fits for Delco 8 Cylinder Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419KvhHgJXL.jpg) [**1181 Igniter Kit Fits for Delco 8 Cylinder Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BF8W77RZ) QLZOZB$36.423.6★182%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 25 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 25 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with Delco 8 Cylinder Distributors - 1181](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-bdIm6z6L.jpg)**PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with Delco 8 Cylinder Distributors - 1181** Pertronix**$100.02**4.5★416 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N2U5E6) [![Pertronix 1281 Ignitor Kit For Original Motorcraft Distributors. 8-Cylinder Single Point Vacuum Advance 12-Volt Negative Ground. Typically Found In 1957-74 Ford Vehicles.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31z2f4QzSTL.jpg)**Pertronix 1281 Ignitor Kit For Original Motorcraft Distributors. 8-Cylinder Single Point Vacuum Advance 12-Volt Negative Ground. Typically Found In 1957-74 Ford Vehicles.** Pertronix**$105.39**4.6★896 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N2XOHQ) [![PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with Bosch 009 4 Cylinder Distributor - 1847A](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3162ly4cTQL.jpg)**PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with Bosch 009 4 Cylinder Distributor - 1847A** Pertronix**$94.21**4.4★378 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N2WB2U) [![PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with Ford 4 Cylinder Motorcraft Distributors - 1244A](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Id+xWMgFL.jpg)**PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with Ford 4 Cylinder Motorcraft Distributors - 1244A** Pertronix**$125.86**4.4★545 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CMRVF2) [![PerTronix Flame-Thrower Ignition Coil 40 000 Volt - 6 & 12V High Output Performance Ignition Coil 1.5 Ohm Oil-Filled Canister Black Electronic Ignition Compatible - 40011](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31au24iJXeL.jpg)**PerTronix Flame-Thrower Ignition Coil 40 000 Volt - 6 & 12V High Output Performance Ignition Coil 1.5 Ohm Oil-Filled Canister Black Electronic Ignition Compatible - 40011** Pertronix**$31.03**4.6★2,414 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00199F2WW) [![Zieichy 1281 Electric Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible with Ford/Mercury/Lincoln 8 Cylinder 1957-1974Replacement for Pertronix Electronic Ignition](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PAma2mccL.jpg)**Zieichy 1281 Electric Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible with Ford/Mercury/Lincoln 8 Cylinder 1957-1974Replacement for Pertronix Electronic Ignition** Zieichy**$34.31**4.0★11 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D95Q34QX) [![Zieichy 1281 Electric Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible with Ford/Mercury/Lincoln 8 Cylinder 1957-1974Replacement for Pertronix Electronic Ignition](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fWrrRTbAL.jpg)**Zieichy 1281 Electric Ignition Conversion Kit Compatible with Ford/Mercury/Lincoln 8 Cylinder 1957-1974Replacement for Pertronix Electronic Ignition** Zieichy**$31.88**3.0★22 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX1GYXBN) [![PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with IHC 4 Cylinder International Distributors - 1442](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3132O52+-tL.jpg)**PerTronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit - 12V Negative Ground Ignition Module Replaces Points Compatible with IHC 4 Cylinder International Distributors - 1442** Pertronix**$133.60**4.4★240 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GQYW7O) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Efficiency**28% *“but runs great when it worked”* **Assembly/Installation**19% *“Easy install”* **Quality-Overall**17% *“Seems good quality”* **Value For Money**9% *“Great item cheaper than anywhere else”* **Size-Overall**9% *“It fit fine”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Easy swap, and worth it”* **Strength**2% *“Really felt impressive horsepower”* **Fuel Efficiency**2% *“Exhaust fumes are significantly better as well”* **Mounting**2% *“Great for side mount 8N distributor”* **Maintenance And Repair**2% *“for a quick fix”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Durability**25% *“It FAILED after 4 weeks”* **Size-Overall**22% *“doesnt even fit the vehicle its supposed to”* **Defective Material/Parts**9% *“The product came with all parts needed”* **Functionality-Overall**9% *“Never worked at all, don't skimp on price and quality, I ordered a Pertronix Electronic Ignition Kit for VW 009 Distributor”* **Compatibility-Overall**6% *“This thing absolutely did not fit my '65 Mercury 390”* **Product Condition**6% *“Got someone's used item instead of a new one”* **Value For Money**5% *“Not worth the money”* **Design-Overall**3% *“It is poorly designed”* **Quality-Overall**3% *“Don't buy cheap and this is cheapo”* #### **Top return reasons**- Defective Material/Parts18% - Functionality-Overall18% - Size-Overall15% - Compatibility-Overall14% - Product Condition7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Leak-Proof3% - Value For Money3% - Durability3% - Assembly/Installation2%