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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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The Crane XR-1 points conversion kit turned out to be crap and was skipping all over on me.. when the revs mattered.

Anyone know of a reasonably priced TACH drive points distributor (or electronic, just want to look like points)

I want to keep that stock-ish appearance

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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommer...84&prmenbr=361
try this, you will need a MSD6AL box, tho
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I hate the 6AL

maybe I should have mentioned I need vac advance..

thanks though, I'll look into it
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Old Sep 2, 2005 | 01:37 AM
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Old Sep 2, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by big_G
http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommer...84&prmenbr=361
try this, you will need a MSD6AL box, tho
Good suggestion - I really like this MSD distributor. I just helped another forum member get his '68 running last night - he just got a new Vacuum advance version (#8572) of this distrib. Very well made and easy to work with.
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Old Sep 2, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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I'm running an MSD 8572 with a Digital 6 box and HVC Blaster coil. Very happy with the combo, but I'm also impressed with Crane's new all-electronic distributor (#1000-1501, http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...01&showAll=yes )

Of course, the down side to both of these is the need for a CD box to control the spark... Not sure if there is an electronic non-hei distributor that doesn't require an external box...
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Old Sep 2, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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I used to have a Mallory dual point, tach drive distributor for Vettes. You could change the advance curve to suit different conditions. Pretty good distributor...
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How about the Mallory conversion kit (MAL-501)
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Originally Posted by LT4Coupe
How about the Mallory conversion kit (MAL-501)
I used a Crane XR1 conversion kit and it was garbage. I want a complete distributor since I'm making quite a bit more ponies.

Z-Man, got any info on that tach drive mallory?
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Originally Posted by Corz

Z-Man, got any info on that tach drive mallory?
They're pricey but top notch quality, billet, etc. You can read about them here. I sold mine to one of the guys here...

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Originally Posted by Z-man
They're pricey but top notch quality, billet, etc. You can read about them here. I sold mine to one of the guys here...

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awesome.. thats the one I want

Thanks a bunch
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