IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67chevemall · 03-24-2006, 12:29 PM

Summit has a deal on some stuff.....

What is the best upgrade....MSD box, super dizzy, super cap/rotor,ect...

Have stock 350 HEI now and looking for some more spark to burn up that
fuel.....

Cheers

*rage'nrat638* · 03-24-2006, 12:36 PM

msd is the only aftermarket hei and dizzy parts that i would buy,

67sub · 03-24-2006, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rage'nrat638

msd is the only aftermarket hei and dizzy parts that i would buy,

Why? I am not trying to stir anything up, just looking for information. Do the others have problems or is it just personal preference. Thanks - Curtis

5150 · 03-24-2006, 12:45 PM

I know this is a stupid question, but I've always wondered. What is the advantages to the MSD box?

67chevemall · 03-24-2006, 12:57 PM

http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=400122

forgot to add this link

Sale

jsbgump · 03-24-2006, 01:14 PM

I am running a mallory hei and it is great with no probs

Ole Blue 68 · 03-24-2006, 01:23 PM

I would go with an HEI with the built in coil. Keeps things simple.

Have you seen this one? I'd go with it if I had the $.

http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...ch.asp&x=0&y=0

67chevemall · 03-24-2006, 01:50 PM

http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=400122

This looks more affordable....
Wonder what the difference is from the MSD-6200 and the MSD-6420

5150 · 03-24-2006, 02:15 PM

the reason I want to know the advantages is that there is a MSD still in the box in the back seat of a truck we seized the other day. When the truck goes up for auction I want to try to buy it.

Longhorn Man · 03-24-2006, 04:05 PM

For a stock engine, why not get a stock HEI? one you can get parts for at any parts house in any town anywhere in the U.S.

67chevemall · 03-24-2006, 04:18 PM

I have the stock HEI, but I think the msd box would help on the
excess fuel I seem to have

rodnok1 · 03-24-2006, 04:20 PM

On a stocker I'd say your advantages are not that much running MSD, can't hurt but you do need a better dist/coil to take full advantage. I ran an Accel supercoil/cap and rotor for years and had execellent performance over stock. When I switched back to a stock coil to sell it I was amazed at the loss of power on top end. With a little work a stock HEI will work well.

I'm running a Mallory comp900 with 685 box(still needs to be wired in). Main advantage of boxes are multiple strike, timing retard, rev limiters, control options for nos.

You need to upgrade wires and coil to get max perf out of the dist/boxes.

5150 · 03-24-2006, 04:23 PM

so pretty much more speed at the top end. Better gas mileage?

I have a late 70's 350 in my truck with the stock HEI. Just wondering.

CST*TEN in Katy · 03-24-2006, 05:19 PM

I'm not having much fun with my MSD this week. Had to replace the magnetic pickup in the distributor, they tend to fail at random and leave you on the side of the road. It's still missing out and dying, I think it's a grounding problem now. I may go back to points and stuff I can look at and fix.

67chevemall · 03-24-2006, 05:28 PM

Maybe just try one of these...
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=400122

With some new wires and plugs......

03-24-2006, 12:29 PM	#1
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? Summit has a deal on some stuff..... What is the best upgrade....MSD box, super dizzy, super cap/rotor,ect... Have stock 350 HEI now and looking for some more spark to burn up that fuel..... Cheers __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-24-2006, 12:36 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? msd is the only aftermarket hei and dizzy parts that i would buy,

03-24-2006, 12:45 PM	#4
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? I know this is a stupid question, but I've always wondered. What is the advantages to the MSD box? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

03-24-2006, 12:57 PM	#5
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=400122 forgot to add this link Sale __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-24-2006, 01:14 PM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? I am running a mallory hei and it is great with no probs __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

03-24-2006, 01:23 PM	#7
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? I would go with an HEI with the built in coil. Keeps things simple. Have you seen this one? I'd go with it if I had the $. http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...ch.asp&x=0&y=0

03-24-2006, 01:50 PM	#8
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=400122 This looks more affordable.... Wonder what the difference is from the MSD-6200 and the MSD-6420 __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-24-2006, 02:15 PM	#9
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? the reason I want to know the advantages is that there is a MSD still in the box in the back seat of a truck we seized the other day. When the truck goes up for auction I want to try to buy it. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

03-24-2006, 04:05 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? For a stock engine, why not get a stock HEI? one you can get parts for at any parts house in any town anywhere in the U.S.

03-24-2006, 04:18 PM	#11
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? I have the stock HEI, but I think the msd box would help on the excess fuel I seem to have __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-24-2006, 04:20 PM	#12
rodnok1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Linden, North Carolina Posts: 617	Re: IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? On a stocker I'd say your advantages are not that much running MSD, can't hurt but you do need a better dist/coil to take full advantage. I ran an Accel supercoil/cap and rotor for years and had execellent performance over stock. When I switched back to a stock coil to sell it I was amazed at the loss of power on top end. With a little work a stock HEI will work well. I'm running a Mallory comp900 with 685 box(still needs to be wired in). Main advantage of boxes are multiple strike, timing retard, rev limiters, control options for nos. You need to upgrade wires and coil to get max perf out of the dist/boxes. __________________ 64 Panel Rebuild Pics Clutch Replacement and Borg Warner T10 Trans Rebuild 64 Panel 1/2 Ton 350cubes/400hp BorgWarner t-10 3:73 Auburn Posi

03-24-2006, 04:23 PM	#13
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? so pretty much more speed at the top end. Better gas mileage? I have a late 70's 350 in my truck with the stock HEI. Just wondering. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

03-24-2006, 05:19 PM	#14
CST*TEN in Katy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 48	Re: IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? I'm not having much fun with my MSD this week. Had to replace the magnetic pickup in the distributor, they tend to fail at random and leave you on the side of the road. It's still missing out and dying, I think it's a grounding problem now. I may go back to points and stuff I can look at and fix. __________________ 1970 CST-10 owned it 26 years, finally back on the road after a 10 year rest. 1989 Suburban 1971 Sleekcraft 455Olds Berkeley 1992 SC400 pimp ricer

03-24-2006, 05:28 PM	#15
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: IGN! UPGRADE? What is the best route??? Maybe just try one of these... http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=400122 With some new wires and plugs......



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