Distributor
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Instructor
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From: Corpus Christi TX
Distributor
I plan on upgrading my distributor to an msd coil over one with some nice wires and denso plugs. i was wondering before i put in the order if i should order the advance recurve kit for it as well. i have an 80 with a mild cam and ive heard that with any sort of cam upgrade you would have to recurve the distributor
Le Mans Master
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From: Seattle Area WA
Save your money for something else. The stock HEI distributor is more than adequate for a performance motor. Shim any excessive play out of the shaft, make sure you have a performance vacuum advance can, and recurve it to a performance curve and you are good to go.
Buy GM distributor shim pack, HEI recurve kit and maybe a peel and stick timing tape for your balancer if you don't have a dial back timing light.
Buy GM distributor shim pack, HEI recurve kit and maybe a peel and stick timing tape for your balancer if you don't have a dial back timing light.
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Corpus Christi TX
so would these be what im lookin for with minor addons from other kits
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_332986_-1
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_332986_-1
Racer
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: North Alabama
St. Jude Donor '24-'26
Those kits look like they will cover your need. Key is the adjustable vacuum can. In my case, I just installed a new Pertronix Flamethrower HEI distributer. It went right in and has all the features you need.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,363
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From: Seattle Area WA
It looks like you think your distributor needs a lot of work. Those parts will pretty much cover it; if it is really bad, often the star shaped magnet piece is cracked. These guys are relatively close to you and can set up your distributor with a performance curve and all the parts you'll ever need for a distributor.
http://www.kendrick-auto.com/Our_Location.htm
Or hit up Lars at: V8fastcars@msn.com
http://www.kendrick-auto.com/Our_Location.htm
Or hit up Lars at: V8fastcars@msn.com
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