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Apr 8, 2010 | 12:43 AM

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It is made of a different materal. Polymer Carbonate plastic... same stuff headlights and water bottles are made of. The others are made of Alkyd or Thermoplastic.

Either way. I've heard it looks cool for a while till you get a carbon coating inside. Then it looks dirty.

Apr 8, 2010 | 01:14 AM

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Yeah, sound more fun that it really is. I think I'll just find a nice red or black with copper terminals if possible. If not, I'll go with brass.

Anyone know if I need to replace the coil along with it? Might not be a bad idea eh?

Apr 8, 2010 | 09:04 AM

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Replace both. "Never wait for trouble." - Gen. Charles (Chuck) Yeager.

Apr 8, 2010 | 12:38 PM

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Have you thought about installing a different distributor with a divorced coil?

Apr 8, 2010 | 04:56 PM

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I haven't actually. What are the benefits?

Apr 8, 2010 | 05:11 PM

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I haven't actually. What are the benefits?

For a Holley Stealth Ram, it is mandatory. Me, I never cared for the coil sitting on top of the distributor. Too much engine vibration, IMO and a bit of heat. I put mine on the fender walls where it is cooler. Also, it allows me to have any coil I want. Somehow, I also like the idea of the coil apart so that it cannot act as a shield and trap heat. Maybe my imagination.

Apr 9, 2010 | 12:10 AM

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Just found this at summit for those who want to convert their current dist. to divorced.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-8401/

Apr 9, 2010 | 10:30 AM

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Brass is a mixture of copper and zinc anyway. Zinc is added to make it harder. I am gonna go with the red Taylor cap or similar. My car is red and I bought red wires so.......

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Apr 9, 2010 | 07:26 PM

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In the past couple of years I've seen quite a few cap/rotor w/ aliumnum parts that cause running issues, most were less than 2 years old. Buy quality parts, you'll be happier.

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