@Gordon Nichols posted:I would ask around before you trash-can that Vertex Magneto. Those things were state-of-the-art before the Bosch 009 came along and were really well made. They also put out a helluva lot of voltage, like 60,000+ volts! I say check the shaft for side play and if it's tight, run it. I ran a Kong magneto on my '46 flathead V8 and it was one potent ignition system. Vertex had about the same reputation, but ask on the Samba what people think of them before you decide.
I didn't say to throw it in the trash. Who else runs one on the street? Name one guy.
Greasy isn't running a drag race as far as I know. A stock or built transmission has NOTHING done to first and second. Third and fourth yes, plus other internal mods. But first and second are usually bone-stock. It's the 4.12 ring and pinion(torque multiplication) and sticky tires that breaks stuff with hard launches. With a 3.88 or 3.44 final, they can take some abuse.