Replacing stock hei distributor with msd 8365 question
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3rd Gear
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Replacing stock hei distributor with msd 8365 question
I AM A NEWBIE HERE AND HAVE TRIED TO FIND THE ANSWER IN THE FAQ
SECTION, BUT HAD NO LUCK. BRIEFLY, I PICKED UP MY FIRST CORVETTE,
A 1975 COUPE WITH 45,000 ORIGINAL MILES. I REBUILT THE CALIPERS,
ADDED NEW PADS, REFURBISHED THE PARKING BRAKE WITH STAINLESS
STEEL HARDWARE, REMOVED BOTH ROTTEN BUMPER COVERS, ETC.....
NOW, I plan to lose the cat, add dual exhausts to the stock manifold,
service the tranny, tweak the ignition, add new bumper covers, and get
her painted the original factory yellow and then,,.... Enjoy Her!!!
Here's my question, I read one post that suggested a good aftermarket HEI distributor, a msd ignition, and a msd coil would go a
long way in the performance department. Can I just change my stock
distributor to the MSD HEI 8365 distributor, tweak the timing, adjust
the carburetor and be done with it. I am looking for better response, and a little more power without having to dig too deeply in the pocket department. I would like to appear as stock as possible.
I appreciate any good ideas. Thanks, 10cal
SECTION, BUT HAD NO LUCK. BRIEFLY, I PICKED UP MY FIRST CORVETTE,
A 1975 COUPE WITH 45,000 ORIGINAL MILES. I REBUILT THE CALIPERS,
ADDED NEW PADS, REFURBISHED THE PARKING BRAKE WITH STAINLESS
STEEL HARDWARE, REMOVED BOTH ROTTEN BUMPER COVERS, ETC.....
NOW, I plan to lose the cat, add dual exhausts to the stock manifold,
service the tranny, tweak the ignition, add new bumper covers, and get
her painted the original factory yellow and then,,.... Enjoy Her!!!
Here's my question, I read one post that suggested a good aftermarket HEI distributor, a msd ignition, and a msd coil would go a
long way in the performance department. Can I just change my stock
distributor to the MSD HEI 8365 distributor, tweak the timing, adjust
the carburetor and be done with it. I am looking for better response, and a little more power without having to dig too deeply in the pocket department. I would like to appear as stock as possible.
I appreciate any good ideas. Thanks, 10cal
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Regina Sk Canada
I bought the 8362, which is just fine for a street car. The pro billet you bought seems like overkill lolol. That should be fine. just mark the rotor on the old on when you pull it out so you get the timing where it needs to be.
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3rd Gear
Joined: Oct 2009
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Okay, Thanks guys. Another question. Urethane front bumper vs. fiberglass or flex fiberglass. I assume if I use an aftermarket urethane, I can keep my existing honeycomb
and brackets for the front. I have already picked up an aftermarket rear fiberglass bumper
for the rear and it fits great. If I use fiberglass for the front, do I keep all existing brackets
etc... I saw a fiberglass front bumper in a body shop and the fit was terrible Any suggestions
would be appreciated.
Thanks,
and brackets for the front. I have already picked up an aftermarket rear fiberglass bumper
for the rear and it fits great. If I use fiberglass for the front, do I keep all existing brackets
etc... I saw a fiberglass front bumper in a body shop and the fit was terrible Any suggestions
would be appreciated.
Thanks,
