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SC dies at stoplight. Ignition, cap/rotor, fuel pump?

My 911SC stalled last night at stoplight. I thought it was just my clutch footwork, but then I couldn't get it to start.
-Fuel pump fuse and relay checked: okay
Note: I do not hear the usual whirring sound of the pump just prior to start up though.
-We pulled an injector to see if we were getting some squirt and start up and it did not show very much fuel coming out. There was however, the smell of gas in the engine compartment and I don't know enough about CIS to know if we would have that regardless of the fuel pump's status or if we were just pumping the gas too much as things looked more bleek.
-Pulled the cap and rotor to find that the central electrode (I'm winging it with the terminology) was gone from the cap, but we did have spark at the central wire. The rotor is also old and needs replacing. Will replace both today and see if they are to blame.
-I also have a perma tune ignition that the previous owner added in 1993. Perhaps it has died or should be updated (?).

Thanks, guys. Any feedback on the above is greatly appreciated. Car had been crisp and quick to start up, etc. prior to this event.
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