Power Arc vs Pazon

dirtymartini · Apr 21, 2012

I think I am going to replace the worn out points setup on my '69 "S" Is the Power Arc really worth double the price of the Pazon? Another thing I noticed was the warranty...7 years for the Pazon and only a year for the Power Arc.

I have a Pazon sure fire on my '75 Mark III and am happy with it.

Diablouph · Apr 21, 2012

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cmessenk · Apr 21, 2012

Oh, boy...here we go. FWIW, I love the Pazon Surefire...Andy's system is 1st class...great customer service...instant replys to questions...7-year warranty...easy setup...set and forget...1-kick starting after weeks in the garage...rock-steady idle...great performance. Sheesh, I think if everyone on this site ran Pazon our discussions regarding EI Systems would simply disappear.

dirtymartini · Apr 21, 2012

I had a feeling this would be like asking what oil is best :mrgreen: I just can't see how the Power Arc is worth twice the money with a fraction of the warranty.

I think I may be ordering another Pazon.

DogT · Apr 21, 2012

Can't complain about my SureFire. Now that I've got new anodized slides, it even idles better, that is at a more consistent rpm.

You'll need 2 - 6 volt coils if you're still using the 12 volt ones, but that will happen with any EI.

I got mine from MAP on FL with coils and new wires. Shipping may have been a bit faster, price was the same. One of the emgo coils failed in the meantime, no warranty on the coil.

Dave
69S

Diablouph · Apr 21, 2012

I just can't see how the Power Arc is worth twice the money with a fraction of the warranty

It may well be worth the money for the guy that loves to tinker with his bike.

Anglophile · Apr 21, 2012

dirtymartini said:
Is the Power Arc really worth double the price of the Pazon?

You know, that's not really a fair comparison. The Power Arc is an "all-in-one" unit like the Tri-Spark. It also includes a dual-fire coil, plugs and ignition wires. How about comparing a Pazon to a Boyer...... 8)

AussieCombat · Apr 21, 2012

You know Aaron that's a very fair statement.
Perhaps we could get an honest comparo going...
AC.

dirtymartini · Apr 21, 2012

Anglophile said:
dirtymartini said:

Is the Power Arc really worth double the price of the Pazon?

Click to expand...

You know, that's not really a fair comparison. The Power Arc is an "all-in-one" unit like the Tri-Spark. It also includes a dual-fire coil, plugs and ignition wires. How about comparing a Pazon to a Boyer...... 8)

Very True...I hadn't thought about that.

mikegray660 · Apr 21, 2012

dirtymartini said:
I think I am going to replace the worn out points setup on my '69 "S" Is the Power Arc really worth double the price of the Pazon? ................

I have a Pazon sure fire on my '75 Mark III and am happy with it.

think you answered this yourself :shock:

DogT · Apr 21, 2012

Buy the Pazon with 2 cheap coils and wires and it's over $200, and you have the crappy emgo coils. The PA from OB is $310 and has 2 switchable maps, rev limit and free? service from OB. I'd say it's a toss up. But I don't like having the electronics in the engine, just my take. Your mileage may vary.

Dave
69S

comnoz · Apr 21, 2012

I would recommend the Pazon or the tri-spark. Jim

Torontonian · Apr 21, 2012

Nothing wrong with points for the man who loves to tinker. Have had EI's fail on the road.

Hobot · Apr 21, 2012

Points are a dead end if one can't source and usable auto adv. unit or tedium machinist to restore them. I like the points best myself for a number of reasons, but long stability and ease to diagnosis ignition or mis fire faults. Pretty much stuck with new fangled sparkers for the long run. Boyer seems to be bottom of the barrel but still quite effective for most a long time. I think Pazion if best bang for the bux but like the Powerarc technology. I'm collecting AAU's but don't know if I'll ever get them rebuilt.

Torontonian · Apr 21, 2012

AAU's must be greased every 3000. Failure to do this produces a need for fragile electronics.

Hobot · Apr 21, 2012

Every 3000 mile ain't even a full month of riding in the good seasons here, ugh, and requires tedium to get back in time again. Hm, about 1/2 that long since last AAU lost a weight pivot post but at least held on till I got to work to fail instead of side of hwy. An initial very bad batch of unstable AAU's in Combat was their initial downfall beating all the other weakness to death twice as fast. Lucas Rita was the early EI to replace points.

Torontonian · Apr 21, 2012

The wearing of slots in the bobweights from failure to grease regularly could be why so many British bikes were laid to rest early and ressurected in somewhat acceptable shape by new owners cheap in the late 70's.

dirtymartini · Apr 22, 2012

DogT said:
Buy the Pazon with 2 cheap coils and wires and it's over $200, and you have the crappy emgo coils. The PA from OB is $310 and has 2 switchable maps, rev limit and free? service from OB. I'd say it's a toss up. But I don't like having the electronics in the engine, just my take. Your mileage may vary.

Dave
69S

Hmmm, over $200 then the Power Arc is looking very tempting. Rev limiter and different maps...Hmmm

pete.v · Apr 22, 2012

dirtymartini said:
I Another thing I noticed was the warranty...7 years for the Pazon and only a year for the Power Arc.

I have a Pazon sure fire on my '75 Mark III and am happy with it.

Correction, 7.5 years warrentee on pazon.

hershey · Apr 22, 2012

Take some advice, I ran a Boyer for years and put up with the headaches. Do yourself a favor and buy the Pazon. You won,t regret it !!! Hershey

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