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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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After reading about the benefits and features of the MSD 6AL it sounds like something I want to put in my car (78 with 454). I like the rev limiter feature. I do have some questions for interoperability between the stuff I already have:

1. Mallory Comp 9000 distributer with Mallory coil 29440 (never used)
2. Stock Hei distriubuter - used until engine was torn down this fall.

Can I use the MSD with any of the electronic I already have, or do I need another distributor - what else do I need to buy to make the MSD work (you can tell I don't know a thing about this )?

Is the Mallory equipment I have any good - don't see it much anymore? I'm only expecting the engine to turn about 500 RPM over stock when done with mods.
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Originally Posted by Hvymtlc5
After reading about the benefits and features of the MSD 6AL it sounds like something I want to put in my car (78 with 454). I like the rev limiter feature. I do have some questions for interoperability between the stuff I already have:

1. Mallory Comp 9000 distributer with Mallory coil 29440 (never used)
2. Stock Hei distriubuter - used until engine was torn down this fall.

Can I use the MSD with any of the electronic I already have, or do I need another distributor - what else do I need to buy to make the MSD work (you can tell I don't know a thing about this )?

Is the Mallory equipment I have any good - don't see it much anymore? I'm only expecting the engine to turn about 500 RPM over stock when done with mods.
The MSD will work with either distributor....the Mallory will probably rev higher with less miss than the stock HEI.
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