New distributor recommendation....
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Instructor
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From: Cecil County Maryland
New distributor recommendation....
I need a new distributor.....nothing special, for a 1980 GM 350 crate. Old one out, new one in, hopefully it's that easy. Any recommendations?
thanks
thanks
Le Mans Master
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
If you can find a new GM unit that is the best I can say. I used a Summit and have had real problems with it. If I could go to a Chevy dealer I would have but they don't have such a thing over here.
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I've heard some positive things about these guys
http://www.performancedistributors.com/
Unlike Accell, Mallory, MSD etc, they actually set each individual advance curve to work with your particular car. Plus, I think they're having a sale on Chevy HEIs.
Check 'em out!
http://www.performancedistributors.com/
Unlike Accell, Mallory, MSD etc, they actually set each individual advance curve to work with your particular car. Plus, I think they're having a sale on Chevy HEIs.
Check 'em out!
Le Mans Master
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by PartTimeGenius
I've heard some positive things about these guys
http://www.performancedistributors.com/
Unlike Accell, Mallory, MSD etc, they actually set each individual advance curve to work with your particular car. Plus, I think they're having a sale on Chevy HEIs.
Check 'em out!
http://www.performancedistributors.com/
Unlike Accell, Mallory, MSD etc, they actually set each individual advance curve to work with your particular car. Plus, I think they're having a sale on Chevy HEIs.
Check 'em out!
I have used DUI on two cars.
I have thier HEI with tach drive in the vette now. great company good service. send them you engine specs , the will set up the unit on a distributor machine and all you have to do is hook up the wire and go
noticed an immeditate difference. this prices are on the top end, but you do get the extra service of the custome set up
Cheers
tim
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From: Melrose Florida
Salvage yard, 74-79 chevy HEI distributor, probably around $25.
I'll probably get flamed on this one, but...I'd be very surprised if there is any true measurable performance difference between a stock HEI distributor and any aftermarket one, assuming same advance weights/springs and vacuum can.
Steve
I'll probably get flamed on this one, but...I'd be very surprised if there is any true measurable performance difference between a stock HEI distributor and any aftermarket one, assuming same advance weights/springs and vacuum can.
Steve
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From: Minnesota
Originally Posted by halfmoontrail
Salvage yard, 74-79 chevy HEI distributor, probably around $25.
I'll probably get flamed on this one, but...I'd be very surprised if there is any true measurable performance difference between a stock HEI distributor and any aftermarket one, assuming same advance weights/springs and vacuum can.
Steve
I'll probably get flamed on this one, but...I'd be very surprised if there is any true measurable performance difference between a stock HEI distributor and any aftermarket one, assuming same advance weights/springs and vacuum can.
Steve
No flame here. Use the stock weights and a Mr. Gasket curve kit with lighter springs and new bushings and you'll be good to go. Just make sure everything moves freely. If you feel like spending some money you could replace the pickup coil when you have it out for extra insurance and carry a spare module.
