Fi-tech and the right distributor
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2nd Gear
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Fi-tech and the right distributor
Alright, I have an 86 GMC sierra classic with a 350 in it. I'm converting over to a fi-tech system and need the right distributor. I know it has to be a magnetic pickup and locked out, but I'm not getting one of those stupid expensive MSD brand distributors. Any part numbers out there that aren't over $150?
Thanks
Thanks
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this is your first post and you are not asking a question about a Corvette and you are asking in a forum that deals with Corvettes 82 and older. Interesting approach.
Try www.summitracing.com
Try www.summitracing.com
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2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2018
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this is your first post and you are not asking a question about a Corvette and you are asking in a forum that deals with Corvettes 82 and older. Interesting approach.
Try www.summitracing.com
Try www.summitracing.com
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Dunedin NZ.
Whats wrong with putting a Pertronix kit in the existing distributor and locking it out?
I locked mine on full advance by removing the advance weights and the vac can (you could leave the can in place and just disconnect it). I then put some plastic sandwich wrap over the gap between the weights and the centre shaft of the dist. into this gap I moulded some two pack filler putty and let it set. The idea was that if I ever wanted to restore it I could easily remove the filler. The rotor holds the filler in place. Sounds bubberish but it was cheap and easy, you can't go down to the store and pick up parts like distributors where I live so adapting stuff is the norm.
I locked mine on full advance by removing the advance weights and the vac can (you could leave the can in place and just disconnect it). I then put some plastic sandwich wrap over the gap between the weights and the centre shaft of the dist. into this gap I moulded some two pack filler putty and let it set. The idea was that if I ever wanted to restore it I could easily remove the filler. The rotor holds the filler in place. Sounds bubberish but it was cheap and easy, you can't go down to the store and pick up parts like distributors where I live so adapting stuff is the norm.
Safety Car
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From: Aarhus, Denmark
Whats wrong with putting a Pertronix kit in the existing distributor and locking it out?
I locked mine on full advance by removing the advance weights and the vac can (you could leave the can in place and just disconnect it). I then put some plastic sandwich wrap over the gap between the weights and the centre shaft of the dist. into this gap I moulded some two pack filler putty and let it set. The idea was that if I ever wanted to restore it I could easily remove the filler. The rotor holds the filler in place. Sounds bubberish but it was cheap and easy, you can't go down to the store and pick up parts like distributors where I live so adapting stuff is the norm.
I locked mine on full advance by removing the advance weights and the vac can (you could leave the can in place and just disconnect it). I then put some plastic sandwich wrap over the gap between the weights and the centre shaft of the dist. into this gap I moulded some two pack filler putty and let it set. The idea was that if I ever wanted to restore it I could easily remove the filler. The rotor holds the filler in place. Sounds bubberish but it was cheap and easy, you can't go down to the store and pick up parts like distributors where I live so adapting stuff is the norm.
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From: Pflugerville Texas
You can run your stock distributor unless you want to run the FiTech timing control. If you want to run the timing control then you need a 2 wire dizzy that you can lockout.
Jegs 555-40060 + you need a coil.
My guess is on your application your running the 400hp FiTech which does not do timing control.
Jegs 555-40060 + you need a coil.
My guess is on your application your running the 400hp FiTech which does not do timing control.