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ocbaud · 02-15-2004, 02:51 AM

okay, i'm trying to pick out my ignition stuff.

i could go the cheaper route and get the mallor HEI for around $160

or do what i really want to do and get the msd pro-billet street for around $190.

the only catch to the msd one is that i would have to spend money on getting an external coil($30) and one of there ignition boxes($190 for 6AL).

i plan on getting the 6AL box anyway no matter what.

phantom dually · 02-15-2004, 03:32 AM

MSD gets my vote!!

bigblock73 · 02-15-2004, 03:38 AM

You could always have your current HEI rebuilt and recurved...for less than half the cost of the two you mentioned.

I did that with a $10 JY HEI I purchased for Yeller years ago when I had the 350 in it (converted from points to HEI). Never had a problem with it, and the engine was producing some good power.

78SilveradoSWB · 02-15-2004, 04:50 AM

What's wrong in getting the MSD Pro-Billet HEI? You can add the 6AL with it later if money is tight. If you're going to spend money like you have so far, why stop?

**swervin ervin** · 02-15-2004, 01:36 PM

There's not but one ignition manufacturer in my opinion. MSD.

Since you are wanting the best stuff and are building a very nice engine, don't scrimp on the ignition part of it. This is one of the most important parts of the whole system.

I would most definetely go with MSD and never look back. The quality of the stuff they make is second to none. How many have you heard say they have Mallory stuff? There is no better advertisment for a product than from people who try the product. This was a big part of the decision of me buying MSD stuff.

Tom · 02-15-2004, 05:00 PM

I go with only MSD components, but I use GM HEI's and add MSD stuff.

BowTieMan · 02-15-2004, 09:50 PM

What MSD stuff can you add? How do you recurve an HEI? And how could you change the coil? Do you just get a new coil and distributer cap?

Blue82Chev · 02-15-2004, 10:28 PM

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Originally posted by BowTieMan
What MSD stuff can you add? How do you recurve an HEI? And how could you change the coil? Do you just get a new coil and distributer cap?

As far as the coil goes, it is in the cap. There are 4 little screws on top of the distributor cap that hold on a cover over the coil. Simply remove the screws, take off the cover, replace old coil with high voltage coil, and wola. No need to even change cap unless it is in need of replacement.

*rage'nrat638* · 02-15-2004, 10:42 PM

MSD
the only way to go

ocbaud · 02-16-2004, 12:05 AM

okay.

so i'm gonna get the MSD Pro-billet street distributor and the blaster2 coil and the MSD 6AL box

CRRoy71 · 02-16-2004, 12:14 AM

Good choice! MSD gets my vote.

02-15-2004, 02:51 AM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	msd or mallory distributor? okay, i'm trying to pick out my ignition stuff. i could go the cheaper route and get the mallor HEI for around $160 or do what i really want to do and get the msd pro-billet street for around $190. the only catch to the msd one is that i would have to spend money on getting an external coil($30) and one of there ignition boxes($190 for 6AL). i plan on getting the 6AL box anyway no matter what.

02-15-2004, 03:32 AM	#2
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	MSD gets my vote!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

02-15-2004, 03:38 AM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	You could always have your current HEI rebuilt and recurved...for less than half the cost of the two you mentioned. I did that with a $10 JY HEI I purchased for Yeller years ago when I had the 350 in it (converted from points to HEI). Never had a problem with it, and the engine was producing some good power. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-15-2004, 04:50 AM	#4
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	What's wrong in getting the MSD Pro-Billet HEI? You can add the 6AL with it later if money is tight. If you're going to spend money like you have so far, why stop? __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

02-15-2004, 01:36 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	There's not but one ignition manufacturer in my opinion. MSD. Since you are wanting the best stuff and are building a very nice engine, don't scrimp on the ignition part of it. This is one of the most important parts of the whole system. I would most definetely go with MSD and never look back. The quality of the stuff they make is second to none. How many have you heard say they have Mallory stuff? There is no better advertisment for a product than from people who try the product. This was a big part of the decision of me buying MSD stuff. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-15-2004, 05:00 PM	#6
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	I go with only MSD components, but I use GM HEI's and add MSD stuff. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-15-2004, 09:50 PM	#7
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	What MSD stuff can you add? How do you recurve an HEI? And how could you change the coil? Do you just get a new coil and distributer cap? __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

02-15-2004, 10:42 PM	#9
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	MSD the only way to go

02-16-2004, 12:05 AM	#10
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	okay. so i'm gonna get the MSD Pro-billet street distributor and the blaster2 coil and the MSD 6AL box

02-16-2004, 12:14 AM	#11
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Good choice! MSD gets my vote. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L



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