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Posted: February 21 2008 05:52 PM
 
Robert Siminger (aka 29robert) [ View ] [ rsiminger@rcs-pdm.com ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
La Verne, California
909-599-3191
 
It's time to get a distributor for my Tudor. I started doing some research into different kinds and have quickly become overwhelmed with all the options available. MSD alone, has a bizillion options. I've got a new 350 / 330 hp crate motor with a single Edelbrock 650 (no comments here, I'm not changing it at this point). Street use only. I'd like to keep it as simple and clean as possible. Any recommendations on what to use and, just as important, what not to use are appreciated.
 
 
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Posted by RSLUGGOBOY  -  02/21/2008 06:00 PM
ROBERT, GIVE MSD A CALL, THEY HELP YOU WITH WHAT YOU NEED. WHEN WE WERE DRAG RACING, THATS WHAT WE USED.

MIKE ROBINSON
RSLUGGOBOY [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] SALINAS, California
 
Posted by 29robert  -  02/21/2008 06:07 PM
I did that Mike and that's when I started getting confused. The guy was really helpful, but had so many options. One is a HEI style with the coil built into the cap and doesn't require anything else while others require remote coils or boxes. Some have vacuum advance, others don't, etc, etc.
29robert [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] La Verne, California Charter Member since November 2004
 
Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  02/21/2008 06:16 PM
just use a mallorey unilight. fast simple, small for clearance and work right.
dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003
 
Posted by roadsterboy  -  02/21/2008 06:20 PM
Robert, MSD 8360 distributor, MSD 8203 coil, This has the small cap and doesn't require a ignition box (6A,6AL) and has vacuum advance and adjustable mechanical advance. I use MSD ignitions on all our cars. If you need (want) a rev limiter you can use distributor MSD8361, MSD8202 Blaster II coil and MSD6420 6AL control box with rev control. I usually use the later set up with the rev limiter.Hope this helps,any questions feel free to call Snyder Street Rods 402-463-1940
roadsterboy [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Hastings, Nebraska Charter Member since June 2003
 
Posted by amy14760yahoocom  -  02/21/2008 08:17 PM
robert if you have the room up against the firwall i would go with the hei type dist 1 wire all done no clutter and they are all fixed with a 50,000 volt coil . summit sells them fairly cheap and can be ordered in many cap colors . if room is a issue go with the unilight like shine said i just like a clean eng bay easier to clean up after a day in the rain . bob in ny
amy14760yahoocom [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] allegany, New York Charter Member since July 2005
 
Posted by JoeP  -  02/21/2008 08:25 PM
I use a stock GM HEI distributor, never had a problem. If you need parts like module or coil you can go to any parts store and get them.
Joe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Somerset, New Jersey
 
Posted by dixie  -  02/21/2008 09:33 PM
i'm with joep stock gm hei
jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006
 
Posted by pooch  -  02/21/2008 10:57 PM
Stock HEI good way to go ,can get parts anywhere if needed
pooch [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] albany, Oregon
 
Posted by jimmothershead  -  02/22/2008 11:59 AM
*&^%@(( MSD. Go HEI complete distributor with cap and 55,000 volt coil for $49. Go to Ebay.

Jim said it.
Jim [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Huntingtown, Maryland
 
Posted by ol bear  -  02/22/2008 12:44 PM
TALK ABOUT 1 WIRE ,,,, I LOVE MY VERTEX MAG ,,,, SIMPLE AS 123 !!!!! OL BEAR ,,,,,,,,DONT LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT
OL BEAR [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] crown point, Indiana
 
Posted by dixie  -  02/22/2008 07:54 PM
WELL I DIDN'T GET ONE FOR $45 BUT I GOT A NEW ONE FOR $55 TODAY AT ZEPHYHILLS CAR FEST I WALKED TILL I ABOUT DROPED TODAY LOTS OF VENDORS AN JUNK,SOME NICE CARS FOR SALE PRICES NOT REAL BAD AUCTION TOMORROW & SATURDAY.
jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006
 
Posted by sloper38  -  02/29/2008 05:42 AM
Robert, what roadsterboy said. Simple, no extra crap and not the size of an aircraft carrier.
I'm X38 on any other sites. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Sydney, Australia
 
Posted by RSLUGGOBOY  -  02/29/2008 08:51 AM
SO, ROBERT WHAT DID YOU GET ?
RSLUGGOBOY [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] SALINAS, California
 
Posted by JAWS  -  02/29/2008 11:15 AM
The more complicated the better......
An electrical headache can make a great car a pain [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Boise, Idaho Charter Member since August 2004
 
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