distributor help/suggestions
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Foley Alabama
distributor help/suggestions
Ok, I ordered a curve kit for my L48. After taking off the springs and the weights, I found the center plate was missing one of the "e clamps". the side missing the clamp moved freely on the little shaft the e clamp goes on, but the other side was where I removed the e clamp was stuck. I used some penetrating oil and let it soak, then tried to budge it with a screwdriver.... it snapped off at the base.....
So, no I'm just thinking I want to replace the whole distributor rather than try to rebuild this one.... so I am looking for a suggestion as to which one to buy...
I have just added headers, just rebuilt the carb and jetted it for a little more fuel, new high voltage spark plug wires, etc. I bought the curve kit and a high performance ignition coil (which won't work according to the box it came in).
I plan to do heads and a cam next year, only looking to build around a 300 hp motor. I was looking to increase/ramp up the timing advance with the curve kit.
Any suggestions on which distributor/coil to get? Car is a weekend driver only...
thanks in advance!
So, no I'm just thinking I want to replace the whole distributor rather than try to rebuild this one.... so I am looking for a suggestion as to which one to buy...
I have just added headers, just rebuilt the carb and jetted it for a little more fuel, new high voltage spark plug wires, etc. I bought the curve kit and a high performance ignition coil (which won't work according to the box it came in).
I plan to do heads and a cam next year, only looking to build around a 300 hp motor. I was looking to increase/ramp up the timing advance with the curve kit.
Any suggestions on which distributor/coil to get? Car is a weekend driver only...
thanks in advance!
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I would stick with an HEI, you should be able to pick one up from the local auto parts store for around $100 or you can order one off eBay for around $58.
The factory HEI is hard to beat at that HP level.
I'm assuming that our car came with an HEI
Neal
The factory HEI is hard to beat at that HP level.
I'm assuming that our car came with an HEI
Neal
Go with a GM HEI unit. But disassemble it [partially, at least] to make sure there isn't some issue with it before you install it.
