Performance Distributors....problems??
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Melting Slicks
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Performance Distributors....problems??
I have a Performance Distibutor in my newly running '81. The 7 pin igintion module died after about 10 hours of run time and sitting for 1.5 years. I also had three of their Dyna Power ignition modules fail on me in my '95 Blazer and '96 Corvette.
Anyone have good luck with parts from these guys?
Right now I have a Wells ignition module and have no idea how long it will last or even how old it is. What is a good brand to get?
Thanks,
LannyL81
Anyone have good luck with parts from these guys?
Right now I have a Wells ignition module and have no idea how long it will last or even how old it is. What is a good brand to get?
Thanks,
LannyL81
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You rarely can go wrong with using a stock Delco 7T module. But first, what coil are you running? A mismatch of the coil and module can spell trouble (overheating) of the driver module.
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I know the 4 pin connector from the distributor that connects to the Corvette wiring harness was keyed incorrectly and I could not use it..and had to use my old one.
How would I check this coil to determine if it will work with a Delco module?
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The Performance Distributor came complete, coil, module, cap, rotor. I would think that the coil is matched to the module..??
I know the 4 pin connector from the distributor that connects to the Corvette wiring harness was keyed incorrectly and I could not use it..and had to use my old one.
How would I check this coil to determine if it will work with a Delco module?
I know the 4 pin connector from the distributor that connects to the Corvette wiring harness was keyed incorrectly and I could not use it..and had to use my old one.
How would I check this coil to determine if it will work with a Delco module?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Green Valley Arizona
Outside of actually measuring the coil electrically, I'd give the manufacturer's tech line a call and ask some questions about the coil, specifically what is the inductance, turns ratio, and the peak primary current that their module is set at. PM me when you get that info. That will give me time to dig up the HEI info (I've got some numbers in my head, but I'd like to doublecheck before posting them) so we can discuss the interchangeability of these parts.
Thanks
