I need a distributor,what to get?
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Le Mans Master
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From: absecon nj
I need a distributor,what to get?
well i got the car all done and wanted to take it out this morning for a cruise and guess what it wont start,uuuuuugggggggggggggghhhhhhhhh the new distributor i got from advanced auto(hei) took a crap.So i took it back and got my money back.Whats everybody running for hei.Ive used mallory,accel,and my favorite has been performance distibutors,ill probably go with that but any more suggestions out there.
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Le Mans Master
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From: absecon nj
Re: I need a distributor,what to get? (Vetteboy)
thanks ill look at them now.Forgot about msd.any with a tach drive so i can use my factory tach again?
[Modified by pats406nitrovette, 12:09 PM 12/2/2001]
[Modified by pats406nitrovette, 12:09 PM 12/2/2001]
Race Director
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From: CT
Re: I need a distributor,what to get? (Gordonm)
Corvette Tach Drive, PN 8572
For Covettes or race cars using a mechanical tach, this is what you need. The billet aluminum housing features an unobtrusive tach drive which can easily be reversed for ease of installation. Plus, the drive is equipped with a grease fitting and backlash adjustment.
The Distributor is built around the PN 8361 Street Pro-Billet with the same components delivering accurate trigger signals and spark delivery. It also must be used with an MSD Ignition Control.
Corvette Tach Drive PN 8572
CARB Approved, D-40-25
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Drifting
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From: Holly MI
Re: I need a distributor,what to get? (pats406nitrovette)
pats406nitrovette,
Can you tell me how to wire up the electric tach? I misplaced the note Zwede sent me earlier, and I am trying to get the car going.
Thanks
Ken
Can you tell me how to wire up the electric tach? I misplaced the note Zwede sent me earlier, and I am trying to get the car going.
Thanks
Ken
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Re: I need a distributor,what to get? (X-OTIC)
Can you get that distributor with a HEI style posts?
Drifting
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From: Westampton NJ
Re: I need a distributor,what to get? (pats406nitrovette) (X-OTIC)
The MSD shown works great. I run one and really like it...especially with my 6AL.
X-OTIC, the HEI style cap is available for it, but you have to order it separately. Just ask for the HEI window style cap for MSD distributors. (I forgot the part number). :smash:
X-OTIC, the HEI style cap is available for it, but you have to order it separately. Just ask for the HEI window style cap for MSD distributors. (I forgot the part number). :smash:
Melting Slicks
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From: Toms River NJ
Re: I need a distributor,what to get? (X-OTIC)
Speaking of HEI, what is the major difference between HEI distributors, and normal electric ones with a seperate coil?? Just that the cap hold the coil, or is there more to it??
Thanks
Chris
Thanks
Chris
Team Owner
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From: Thomson Georgia
Re: I need a distributor,what to get? (ScubaJKD)
I purchased the MSD Pro Billet Tach Drive Distributor and MSD 6AL. I have been very pleased with the quality and performance.
Drifting
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From: St. Louis, Missouri
Re: I need a distributor,what to get? (74VETTE)
Speaking of HEI, what is the major difference between HEI distributors, and normal electric ones with a seperate coil?? Just that the cap hold the coil, or is there more to it??
Thanks
Chris
Thanks
Chris
Burning Brakes
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From: Gainesville, Florida
Re: I need a distributor,what to get? (Alwyn678)
I purchased the MSD Pro Billet Tach Drive Distributor and MSD 6AL. I have been very pleased with the quality and performance.
I bet it was expensive!!
I bet it was expensive!!
"You get what you pay for"
Mark
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From: Thomson Georgia
Re: I need a distributor,what to get? (mdsmith)
[QUOTE]I purchased the MSD Pro Billet Tach Drive Distributor and MSD 6AL. I have been very pleased with the quality and performance.
I bet it was expensive!!
I have the same setup and love it. The old adage applies:
"You get what you pay for"
How much did u pay??
I bet it was expensive!!
I have the same setup and love it. The old adage applies:
"You get what you pay for"
How much did u pay??
Racer
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From: Alvarado TX
Re: I need a distributor,what to get? (mdsmith)
I purchased the MSD Pro Billet Tach Drive Distributor and MSD 6AL. I have been very pleased with the quality and performance.
I bet it was expensive!!
I have the same setup and love it. The old adage applies:
"You get what you pay for"
Mark
I bet it was expensive!!
I have the same setup and love it. The old adage applies:
"You get what you pay for"
Mark