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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 09:00 PM
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I need to replace mine since it is dying a slow agonizing death (mostly for me).

Anyway from researching the CF archives the MSD Ignition Control
Corvette Tach Drive PN 8572 seems to be the favored choice. Is this a pointless distributor or electronic? I already have the msd ignition so that is not an issue. Has anyone found it for less than $286?

If it does have points does anyone have any recommendations for a pointless dist?

Oh yeah - I need a tac drive too.

As always, thanks in advance.
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 09:02 PM
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yeah thats the one to go with.. its electronic and wires right to the msd box...smart choice..and its tach driven too.and i havent found it for less same price i paid for it.


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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 09:07 PM
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Excellent - now all I need is $286+tax+shipping+etc. ;)
Did you have a noticeable performance increase?
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 09:18 PM
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alot smoother and pulls harder now..starts easier :D
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Old Jan 12, 2002 | 02:03 AM
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I agree with Pat...and I don't have quite the monster engine...but she does pull hard, especially above 3,000...all the way to the 6000 rev limiter installed on the MSD.
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Old Jan 12, 2002 | 11:41 AM
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Default Re: Distributor Recommendations (Scott A)

If you had to buy an ignition box, which would you buy: MSD6AL or MSD Digital 6?
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 06:25 PM
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Default Re: Distributor Recommendations (Scott A)

New distribtor is installed and performing beautifully. I also went ahead and replaced the coil with a MSD Blaster while I was at it.

Thanks for the replies - you saved me alot of time researching.

Now for some headers :jester
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