Cure for the common ignition?
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Le Mans Master
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Cure for the common ignition?
In preparation for the Demon Carb and RPM intake, I first want to make sure the ignition is set properly. I installed a nice set of MSD 8.8mm wires. Next, I want to install a high-performance HEI unit, to replace my stock HEI. I'm looking at the MSD 8365
Would this be a good choice? Should I get mechanical or vacuum advance?
Thanks for any advice or suggestions :seeya
Would this be a good choice? Should I get mechanical or vacuum advance?
Thanks for any advice or suggestions :seeya
Drifting
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From: Shawano WI
Re: Cure for the common ignition? (Sling Blade)
Your stock HEI is as good as any aftermarket unit avaiable. As long as your HEI unot is in good working order, then save your money to spend on something else.
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Le Mans Master
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Re: Cure for the common ignition? (Pete79L82)
Your stock HEI is as good as any aftermarket unit avaiable. As long as your HEI unot is in good working order, then save your money to spend on something else.
Drifting
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From: Shawano WI
Re: Cure for the common ignition? (Sling Blade)
But isn't the stock HEI anemic after 4500rpm? I want to stay with an HEI setup.
Pete
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From: Marshalltown Iowa
Re: Cure for the common ignition? (Sling Blade)
I am running the same distributor and like it!!! It is both vac and mechanical advance but comes with a bar to lock out the vac advance if needed. I chose this dist for the ease of setup on the curve and total timing. It also comes with limiting bushings that worked well for the setup I was looking for. Yes, your tach will still work!!!
It is a little spendy for price but it is nice...
[Modified by Eric R, 7:04 PM 2/5/2004]
It is a little spendy for price but it is nice...
[Modified by Eric R, 7:04 PM 2/5/2004]
Drifting
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From: FRANKLIN GA
Re: Cure for the common ignition? (Sling Blade)
You can keep your stock HEI and go with a MSD coil and a 6al box. The multiple spark discharge is not just marketing hype. When I changed mine to this setup I could feel it in the seat of my pants when stepping on the skinny pedal.
