Whats better Pertronix Conversion or New Distributor amp MSD

"I am thinking of switching to

"I am thinking of switching to a solid state ignition system. I have seen the Pertronix Soldic State conversion system and it looks to be pretty inexpensive and no additional parts to change.

But If I wanted to change over to use an MSD system what distributor could I buy?
A little research shows that it is a prestolite,
I have read on a few sites that all Mercruiser 4 cly stern drives use a Delco distributer, but does that cross reference to any GM motor to use a Mallory/ Accel or MSD distributor?

I have a 1987' 3.7L 165 stock system with points."

"Unless your old distributor&#

"Unless your old distributor's bushings are worn and sloppy a complete dist change is pretty pointless (no pun intended). MSD won't boost performance any measurable amount.

Petronix is cheap,easy,troublefree,0 maintenance. Why do anything else?

Bob"

"I put a Pertronix system on m

"I put a Pertronix system on my '68 Mercury car, and will never have to mess with points or condensor again. That's what I'd do on a boat, too!

--Jim"