MSD Corvette Distributor
Racer
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 389
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From: West Point Utah
here is pro billet in my 70
you will also need to mount the ignition box
on my 70 it is on the radiator shoud you can
almost see it the red spot up by the hood,
on my 71 it is behind the egg crate
pro billet with blaster 3 coil I would go with a blaster two
if you go with the msd set up. The
complete set up is also in the $700 range
and to answer your question I think no way
you will also need to mount the ignition box
on my 70 it is on the radiator shoud you can
almost see it the red spot up by the hood,
on my 71 it is behind the egg crate
pro billet with blaster 3 coil I would go with a blaster two
if you go with the msd set up. The
complete set up is also in the $700 range
and to answer your question I think no way
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Tucson AZ
Heel & Toe
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 21
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From: Lima Ohio
I have installed a MSD 8572 in my '70 L-46 roadster. It does fit in the factory shielding, but it takes some planning and work. You need to carefully install the MSD in the right position to meet your timing issues as well as position the distributor to clear the shielding. The vacuum advance can and the tach cable add to the challenge due to lack of space. You also need to allow enought room for adjusting timing.
As to benefits, performance is noticeably improved. Idle is better, clear through WOT. I still have stock 11.00 to 1 heads, and detonation is non-existant at normal driving acceleration, and minimal at WOT.
Lastly, I installed the 6AL box in the passenger side, behind the egg crate side vent. The wiring harness is more than long enough to make the necessary connections. You'll like the choice if you do it.
As to benefits, performance is noticeably improved. Idle is better, clear through WOT. I still have stock 11.00 to 1 heads, and detonation is non-existant at normal driving acceleration, and minimal at WOT.
Lastly, I installed the 6AL box in the passenger side, behind the egg crate side vent. The wiring harness is more than long enough to make the necessary connections. You'll like the choice if you do it.
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 86
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From: Levittown PA
Thanks, I'm reinstalling the motor this weekend, increased compression to 10:1, roller cam, edelbrook performer and holley 650 double pumper, moderate head and valve work, and the MSD package, I'm hoping for a reliable street car.
I'm not sure on the exhaust yet, anyone have thoughts on headers vs. stock manifold?
I'm not sure on the exhaust yet, anyone have thoughts on headers vs. stock manifold?
