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Jul 20, 2004 | 12:38 PM

viperjesse

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From: Hershey Pa

Which HEI distributor

I am building an engine for my 76 coupe.
Which HEI distributors plug into my existing distributor wiring?
I was leaning towards Mallory. What are you guys using?
Thanks
JZ

Jul 20, 2004 | 12:41 PM

Easy Mike

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What's wrong with the original GM unit? It's reliable and plugs right up!

Jul 21, 2004 | 07:44 AM

viperjesse

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From: Hershey Pa

That would be great but I sold the complete motor and started fresh with a 4 bolt main high nickel block. Everything is new.
So, do the Mallory's or Accel's wire up to the tach and stuff?
If not is it easy to wire up ???

Jul 21, 2004 | 07:55 AM

markdtn

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I am pretty sure the Accell is a direct plug in. Not familiar with the Mallory unit, but I can't believe either would be hard to hook up.

Jul 21, 2004 | 02:03 PM

Bobchad

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From: Norcross GA

I just put in the MSD. A no brainer. Very easy to adjust the max advance and the spring rate for bringing the advance in. The unit did not have an adjustable vacuum advance, which I understand that either the cheaper Mallory or Accel unit has.