[TI]Transitorized ignition?
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St. Jude Donor '09
[TI]Transitorized ignition?
I've heard about this ignition on early C3's. Anyone have a picture of the setup & distributor differences?
Melting Slicks
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Jughead,
Go to this website. www.tispecialty.com
The magnetic pulse transitorized ignition system is a neat feature. This was standard issue on the 1971 LS-6 cars.
Go to this website. www.tispecialty.com
The magnetic pulse transitorized ignition system is a neat feature. This was standard issue on the 1971 LS-6 cars.
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The factory TI ignition was used from 64-71 on quite a few SB & BB Corvettes as well as Chevelles and Impalas. I own quite a few of them including one that was to be used on the still born 1970 LS-7. Up until just a few years ago I used one on my racer with an MSD box. Long before there was a MSD, GM sold a ball bearing TI, available "over the counter" with a reputed list price of $1600.00
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Melting Slicks
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They also came on the '70 and '71 LT-1 cars. Unfortunately, when they developed problems, the distributor was usually yanked and replaced with a points unit. This is the case with my '71 LT-1. The amplifier and wiring harness are still there, but the expensive distributor is long gone.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by early shark
Jughead,
Go to this website. www.tispecialty.com
The magnetic pulse transitorized ignition system is a neat feature. This was standard issue on the 1971 LS-6 cars.
Go to this website. www.tispecialty.com
The magnetic pulse transitorized ignition system is a neat feature. This was standard issue on the 1971 LS-6 cars.
Over 50 original restored distributors are kept in stock at all times. These distributors have the original ID bands displaying part number and date code. Prices vary from $975.00 to $2400.00 depending on the application. Please call for availability pertaining to your application and build date.
Who would have thought?
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My TI box went dead on my 71 LT1 as I backed it off the trailer for NCRS judging. The guys there pushed me in the building and replaced the old style with a new style board. The problem wih them is just that.. when they go out, there done.
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Originally Posted by MidShark
This is the case with my '71 LT-1. The amplifier and wiring harness are still there, but the expensive distributor is long gone.
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From: Oakville ON "Real Corvettes have folding tops..."
I have a TI distributor off a 69. The distributor tag reads 1111491 DELCO REMY 8 M 26. In my old Vette Vues Fact Book of the 1968 to 1972 Stingray by MF Dobbins this translates to a 1969 350 HP 350 with TI. Its missing the tack drive gear. otherwise good. i have never used it. I bought it years ago (1982) when I had a 71 LT-1 that had the TI distributor replaced with a points dist. I never put it on and that car is long gone. I still have the distributor.
