Tach Drive Electronic Ignition Distrib

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Aug 18, 2004 | 08:52 AM

Edzred72

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Tach Drive Electronic Ignition Distrib

Been looking for a good electronic ignition conversion tach drive distrib for the 72 to replace my tired points unit. Looked in Summit & Jegs and can't find!! Any suggestions for something that doesn't cost me my house & first born child? Also looking for a self contained unit without boxes/extras hanging all over the engine bay. After all...it's just a stock motor.
Thanks Guys
Eddie

Aug 18, 2004 | 09:45 AM

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St. Jude Donor '11, '14

A couple of the forum sponsors/ advertisers offer HEI w/ tach drive.

Another option is the Mallory unilite w/ tach drive. Some swear by them some at them.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...N=120%20300934

Aug 18, 2004 | 09:50 AM

fst_c3

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I am very happy with my Mallory and MSN ingnition. I just called Summit and they had one.

Aug 18, 2004 | 09:56 AM

rosslato

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Originally Posted by fst_c3

I am very happy with my Mallory and MSN ingnition. I just called Summit and they had one.

thats what i 've got, had it on their for at least 10 yrs, works awesome, never had a problem.

Aug 18, 2004 | 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Silvr77

http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/MSD/Distributors/8572.html

Aug 18, 2004 | 10:09 AM

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Performance Distributors has a very nice product, and they set it up specifically for your vehicle.

Aug 18, 2004 | 10:17 AM

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You could always refurbish the stock distributor and add a breakerless ignition unit. Several companies offer these units that drop into place of the stock points. Pertronix Ignitor is one of them.

Aug 18, 2004 | 11:11 AM

stingr69

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Have any of you guys ever tried a Dave's small body HEI's ?

http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com/

He will rebuild, recurve, and convert it for $175.

If you want an adjustable vacuum advance, it is an option. The fixed setting replacements work well if you can get a good match for your application but we all love the extra toys.

No permanant modifications unless you want it polished or billet type finish. I have read lots of good reports and would not hesitate to buy from this guy but just never needed one myself yet.

-Mark.