Points trigger system is a simple on /off switch. It's reliable, long lasting, easy to adjust (file) and easy to carry cheap spares. I've used various high discharge , electronic pick up devices in old car engines only because I was running higher lift, longer duration cams, over 10;1 compression on hemi-single plug chambers w/ 93 unleaded pump gas. I used an original distributor re-worked advance allowing me to advance the start up/ idle and retard the high end advance > 3500rpm. I just brought home a '72 xs that hasn't been started in decades and surprise has the original electronics and surprise no points...no, not a 80's system. I'll try putting some points in to attempt a start up.