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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Does anyone have any experience with them?
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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No but so far my newly installed MSD one with the remote coil is working perfectly. How much less are they?
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Have used the DUI distributor on my modified 89 for several years with no issues. You don't need more unless you are building something north of 600 hp thats going to spin over 7000 rpm in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by Balanced 89
Have used the DUI distributor on my modified 89 for several years with no issues. You don't need more unless you are building something north of 600 hp thats going to spin over 7000 rpm in my opinion.
Nah, just a nice running 350....just want a well-made drop-in unit....thanks!
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The guy building my 85 with 500 HP installed one. He swears by them.

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Originally Posted by 85 500 horse
The guy building my 85 with 500 HP installed one. He swears by them.
That's way more than I have to worry about then, I figure I'll make roughly 385...
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Originally Posted by 'Shifter
That's way more than I have to worry about then, I figure I'll make roughly 385...
It's not necessary to install one if you're going to have a high horse motor. I only meant that DUI distributors are well made and can also go on "normal" motors.
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Originally Posted by 85 500 horse
It's not necessary to install one if you're going to have a high horse motor. I only meant that DUI distributors are well made and can also go on "normal" motors.
My main reasoning for going this way is the availability of a screw-down cap, and it's American made.
I like the MSD unit as well, but dont want to convert to remote coil....
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Originally Posted by 'Shifter
My main reasoning for going this way is the availability of a screw-down cap, and it's American made.

I like the MSD unit as well, but dont want to convert to remote coil....
My MSD cap says "Made in USA" if that means anything to you.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...56+4294881241+
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Originally Posted by aklim
My MSD cap says "Made in USA" if that means anything to you.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...56+4294881241+
I can't use the 4-pin with TPI though.... Otherwise, I would go MSD...
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Hmmm DUI distributor is that like the ABC store or Bud truck.....LMAO
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Originally Posted by 'Shifter
I can't use the 4-pin with TPI though.... Otherwise, I would go MSD...
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Would the Accel one work? It's a direct replacement for what we have.
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Originally Posted by aklim
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Would the Accel one work? It's a direct replacement for what we have.
It would, I think, but I avoid Accel every chance I get....

I think I'll go with the Davis unit....thanks all!
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 'Shifter
It would, I think, but I avoid Accel every chance I get....

I think I'll go with the Davis unit....thanks all!
Just curious. What is wrong with ACCEL? I had their distributor and coil last time and there was no issue.
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Originally Posted by aklim
Just curious. What is wrong with ACCEL? I had their distributor and coil last time and there was no issue.
Some guys have had problem with Accel parts.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sear...archid=8622155
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Originally Posted by Redeasysport
Some guys have had problem with Accel parts.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sear...archid=8622155
Linky no worky but I will take your word for it. I haven't had any trouble with Accel YET but all my stuff is now MSD because I got a good deal on it.
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Why yes I do. I represent people who are accused of driving under the influence. . . .ummmm, that aint the question is it?....

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Why yes I do. I represent people who are accused of driving under the influence. . . .ummmm, that aint the question is it?....
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87' and up would have to change the gear on the Accel dist to make it compatable with the roller cam.
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I just installed an 8366 distributor from MSD

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

It has an iron gear. Do I have to change it for the roller cam?
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