GOT IT- now what?, Engine replace -tweak Options

[Boldylocks]

OK, its been a fast week, however since posting on this board last Thursday I have bought, picked up and delivered a 1.7 L engine to my mechanic to replace the 1.7L that needs rebuilding.
The engine was purchased from two great guys, one a member of this board, and on Wednesday of this week (or Thursday) I will be a few levels happier.
Now, a question. (Mike D you can chime in if you are out there, I wasnt able to fully ask all of the questions I had this past Saturday -it was early and I was still dizzy from all of the 'new stuff' I was exposed to).

electronic points/ignition? The newer electronic points kits out there, are they really that much better than the good old fashion points, and is it a safe bet to simply install them without any additonal tweaking? -

What are the potential hazzards -there arent a lot of people out there discussing the drawbacks of dropping in one of the electronic kits.

Hope to hear from you.

thanks again for all recent help.