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jessewebb · 08-26-2010, 06:55 PM

I'm going to change my distributor in my 69 C/10 and I need some advice. First off, the engine is a sb-350, automatic. has a mild high end cam installed, 600 holley carb. The truck has a newer motor in it. Which distributor would be the best for the engine? a 50,000 volt or a 65.000 volt distributor

Jacfourteen · 08-26-2010, 09:17 PM

Are you talking about an HEI with the coil included? because its the coil that determines the voltage output not the dizzy.

Sammy · 08-26-2010, 09:22 PM

The answer is yes. Doubtfull your going to tell the difference between the two. If you want to spend money or brag you that you have 65,000 volt coil go that route. If not spend the extra bucks for a fuel line filter or aircleaner filter which you will more likely see some difference in performance or mileage improvement.

jessewebb · 08-26-2010, 09:38 PM

yes its an hei with the coil included.

**Stocker** · 08-26-2010, 10:04 PM

What Sammy said... you're talking about a pretty mild engine.

fwiw, my 350 was rebuilt nearly stock, with an RV cam & Q-jet on an Edelbrock 2101. It has a used GM HEI (no idea what it came from) and it's never let me down.

btullis99 · 08-26-2010, 11:35 PM

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-850001R/

all you need.

coggonobrien · 08-26-2010, 11:38 PM

i just put a tsp 65000v on my 355, very tight fit but works well.

David

ChevLoRay · 08-26-2010, 11:40 PM

I went to O'Reilly's and got an ACCEL HEI that is essentially a reman unit. It was less than $20 more than a standard reman that O'Reilly sold, which had the same part number as the one from AutoZone and Advance. All were Cardone units. I anted-up for a higher-output coil from ACCEL.

Keith Grizzle · 08-27-2010, 02:53 PM

If you want your distributor to perform at its top peak I use bob jennings dyno shop. He is located at North Hills Ca. His ph is 818-894-3811. He has been setting up dist for 40 years, also quick turn around.He does stock motors and drag motors.

08-26-2010, 06:55 PM	#1
jessewebb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: beckley, WV. Posts: 823	Distributor Question, need advice I'm going to change my distributor in my 69 C/10 and I need some advice. First off, the engine is a sb-350, automatic. has a mild high end cam installed, 600 holley carb. The truck has a newer motor in it. Which distributor would be the best for the engine? a 50,000 volt or a 65.000 volt distributor

08-26-2010, 09:17 PM	#2
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Distributor Question, need advice Are you talking about an HEI with the coil included? because its the coil that determines the voltage output not the dizzy. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

08-26-2010, 09:22 PM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Distributor Question, need advice The answer is yes. Doubtfull your going to tell the difference between the two. If you want to spend money or brag you that you have 65,000 volt coil go that route. If not spend the extra bucks for a fuel line filter or aircleaner filter which you will more likely see some difference in performance or mileage improvement. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

08-26-2010, 09:38 PM	#4
jessewebb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: beckley, WV. Posts: 823	Re: Distributor Question, need advice yes its an hei with the coil included.

08-26-2010, 10:04 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,696	Re: Distributor Question, need advice What Sammy said... you're talking about a pretty mild engine. fwiw, my 350 was rebuilt nearly stock, with an RV cam & Q-jet on an Edelbrock 2101. It has a used GM HEI (no idea what it came from) and it's never let me down. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-26-2010, 11:35 PM	#6
btullis99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: fairfield IL Posts: 78	Re: Distributor Question, need advice http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-850001R/ all you need.

08-26-2010, 11:38 PM	#7
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: Distributor Question, need advice i just put a tsp 65000v on my 355, very tight fit but works well. David

08-26-2010, 11:40 PM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Distributor Question, need advice I went to O'Reilly's and got an ACCEL HEI that is essentially a reman unit. It was less than $20 more than a standard reman that O'Reilly sold, which had the same part number as the one from AutoZone and Advance. All were Cardone units. I anted-up for a higher-output coil from ACCEL. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-27-2010, 02:53 PM	#9
Keith Grizzle Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wright, Wyo Posts: 26	Re: Distributor Question, need advice If you want your distributor to perform at its top peak I use bob jennings dyno shop. He is located at North Hills Ca. His ph is 818-894-3811. He has been setting up dist for 40 years, also quick turn around.He does stock motors and drag motors.

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