Ignition Shield differences on Big Block

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Jul 27, 2010 | 10:50 AM

Augustus

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Ignition Shield differences on Big Block

Any difference between the 1968 - 1970 E and the 1970L to 1974 Big Block Ignition Shields?

Any complications with using one as oppossed to the other?

The 68-70E seems longer than the 70L - 74
any hang ups with interferance between the open air cleaner element used from the 68-70 as oppossed to the 70L-74?

Need any input here guys..

Thanks

Jul 27, 2010 | 11:02 AM

Thrustfuljet

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All I can tell you is this is what my March of 71 looks like.

Jul 27, 2010 | 11:09 AM

Easy Mike

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I think the only real difference is the distributor shield. Early cars used a can with a lid (two parts); later cars used an L shaped shield (one part) with no separate lid.

If you intend to have your car judged, you will want the shielding specified in the AIM or the NCRS Judging Manual.

Last edited by Easy Mike; Jul 27, 2010 at 11:57 AM.

Jul 27, 2010 | 11:13 AM

Augustus

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Thanks for the reply.

I have the Dual Snorkel Air Cleaner like Thrustfuljet has, and wondered if any clearance issues if I got the early type 68-70E Ignition Shield?

Talked to Ecklers and they didn;t seem to think there was a difference. But I thought of asking here as you guys probably know best.