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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 04:32 PM
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My 30 year old original distributor in my 85 corvette has offically disentigrated (Because plastic). I posted earlier because I couldn't get the vette to run with the distributor I bought due to summit telling me the wrong distributor would fit and my lack of knowledge on the subject. I am wanting to run the new distributor with an MSD 6A ignition box and an external coil (I have an MSD Blaster 3 coil but I can exchange that if need be). I just need some recommendations so that I can exchange the wrong distributor with the right one, especially now that I have no choice. If any additional wires or parts are required please include those as well, Thanks!
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 04:05 PM
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This is your distributor .You need to searcha computer controlled distributor.Your stock one is like the Davis unified HEI distributor.It
http://www.summitracing.com/int/part...model/corvette

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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 12:41 PM
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I used the DUI distributor on my '84 DD for years, a quality part if a little pricey, highly recommend it. The only issue may be the fancy dust cover, mine touched the hood when closed so used the stock cover.
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 05:57 PM
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Try this Accel 59109. They seem to have discontinued this model but I have seen a few of them on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/271771579057?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 01:29 PM
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If you want to convert to a small cap HEI with remote coil, buy one for a 91 Camaro 5.7. Don't forget the conversion harness.
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