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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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I am going to use a points ignition.

I have a stock distributer ($58 bucks woot woot)
I may or may not install an Accel Dual points kit.

I am thinking about putting in a mallory 58K volt coil
MAA-29217

Moroso Wires
Ultra 40 racing wires
MOR-73802

According to my head manufacturer I need Champion C57 sparkplugs.

Does this all sound like it should work nicely?
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3 letters make life simple.....


HEI......


case closed......


would take a nuclear war to make we switch to points again....
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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 11:18 AM
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3 letters make life simple.....

HEI......

case closed......

would take a nuclear war to make we switch to points again....
I agree. Sounds to me like you've got too much time or money on your hands. Keep the rugged simplicity of the stock points, or if you feel the absolute need to spend money, spend it on a GOOD system (HEI).
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It looks like it would work great.

I had mine converted back to points and won't go back to electric on my '69.


Dave
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Gene,

I dont want to pay for a cheap *** HEI unit to get my tach drive. Nor do I want to put in an electric guage.

Also, I kind of like the 73ish look.

I of course like the look of stock rallys too.
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Gene,

I dont want to pay for a cheap *** HEI unit to get my tach drive. Nor do I want to put in an electric guage.

Also, I kind of like the 73ish look.

I of course like the look of stock rallys too.

OK, man, enjoy your lo performance shark....
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OK, man, enjoy your lo performance shark....
Hows that EFI working out for you?:wink:
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