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unclewatts · 08-13-2009, 11:48 PM

Hey guys my old GM HEI dizzy crapped out and I need a new one. Summit has a MSD Streetfire model 8362 for $143 which is a good price. I do know that this one has adjustable vacuum advance. Does anyone know anything about this dizzy? Quality, reliability, etc. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. BTW, I have to have a dizzy that has both mechanical and vacuum advance.

FLDBRED · 08-14-2009, 06:12 AM

I haven't used that one,but my son has the Summit brand in his 69 Chevelle and loves it!

**truckdude239** · 08-14-2009, 06:36 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-B...Q5fAccessories
i bought one from skipwhite on ebay as have alot of others on here and they work great

my67chevytruck · 08-14-2009, 06:52 AM

alot of members have been happy with the skipwhite distributors, I have one, but have not installed it yet.

clos69 · 08-14-2009, 08:59 AM

x3 Skip White....I bought 2 of them with zero porblems...highly recommend them.

*b-rad* · 08-14-2009, 09:36 AM

x4 skip white is the way too go

williamt · 08-14-2009, 10:03 AM

x5 skip white

FLDBRED · 08-14-2009, 11:30 AM

Skip White must be giving these things away!LOL

mclairmo · 08-14-2009, 11:38 AM

x6 skip white ProComp HEI. Have not installed yet but looks great. Great price, too.

rwolf9653 · 08-14-2009, 11:43 AM

I have Summit on two vehicles, no problems.

67chevemall · 08-14-2009, 11:48 AM

WOW $42 for a dizzy! Sold

**jaros44sr** · 08-14-2009, 11:48 AM

Watch your firewall clearance, with that style HEI I have about 3/4" of room behind the dizzy. Probably OK on the street, but if the body bounces around, or your motor mounts are weak it could cause interference

dznucks · 08-14-2009, 11:59 AM

X whatever number we are at.

i have a skip white dizzy. the only problems i have had are the wieght/spring posts lossening up or breaking off. But skip white performance will send you a new one if you have problems.

unclewatts · 08-14-2009, 12:32 PM

Thanks for your input guys!

Robert8096 · 08-14-2009, 12:34 PM

I have a few Skip White distributors and all work great. I had one come in damaged and I gave them a call, they replaced it with no questions and they paid the shipping both ways. I got a coil from them that died about a month after I got it and the same thing, they replaced it no questions asked and they paid shipping.

Jack_71C10 · 08-14-2009, 03:45 PM

x7 on the skip white dizzy
Installed it in May and it has performed perfectly.

POPO1984 · 08-14-2009, 05:11 PM

I just got the skip dizzy and a set of the 10mm wires in blue. Anybody have experience with these wires

Longhorn Man · 08-14-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Watch your firewall clearance, with that style HEI I have about 3/4" of room behind the dizzy. Probably OK on the street, but if the body bounces around, or your motor mounts are weak it could cause interference

on a C/10 with the engine in the correct location, this should not be an issue.

**jaros44sr** · 08-14-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

on a C/10 with the engine in the correct location, this should not be an issue.

I'm sure you're right, never worked on one, but in a 4X4... big issue

**VetteVet** · 08-14-2009, 09:07 PM

I saw the mechanical tach drive on Skip white's site and since I have an older vette that uses the mechanical tach drive distributor, it gives me a new direction to go.
Here's the link.----------http://stores.shop.ebay.com/whiteperformance1__W0QQ_armrsZ1

08-13-2009, 11:48 PM	#1
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Need new HEI distributor Hey guys my old GM HEI dizzy crapped out and I need a new one. Summit has a MSD Streetfire model 8362 for $143 which is a good price. I do know that this one has adjustable vacuum advance. Does anyone know anything about this dizzy? Quality, reliability, etc. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. BTW, I have to have a dizzy that has both mechanical and vacuum advance. Attached Images __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

08-14-2009, 06:12 AM	#2
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Need new HEI distributor I haven't used that one,but my son has the Summit brand in his 69 Chevelle and loves it!

08-14-2009, 06:36 AM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,234	Re: Need new HEI distributor http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-B...Q5fAccessories i bought one from skipwhite on ebay as have alot of others on here and they work great __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-14-2009, 06:52 AM	#4
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Need new HEI distributor alot of members have been happy with the skipwhite distributors, I have one, but have not installed it yet. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 08-14-2009 at 06:52 AM.

08-14-2009, 08:59 AM	#5
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Need new HEI distributor x3 Skip White....I bought 2 of them with zero porblems...highly recommend them. __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

08-14-2009, 09:36 AM	#6
b-rad Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: FT STEWART GA Posts: 509	Re: Need new HEI distributor x4 skip white is the way too go

08-14-2009, 10:03 AM	#7
williamt 68 just like me Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: canton ga. Posts: 142	Re: Need new HEI distributor x5 skip white __________________ 68 just like me

08-14-2009, 11:30 AM	#8
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Need new HEI distributor Skip White must be giving these things away!LOL

08-14-2009, 11:38 AM	#9
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Need new HEI distributor x6 skip white ProComp HEI. Have not installed yet but looks great. Great price, too.

08-14-2009, 11:43 AM	#10
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: Need new HEI distributor I have Summit on two vehicles, no problems. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

08-14-2009, 11:48 AM	#11
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Need new HEI distributor WOW $42 for a dizzy! Sold __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

08-14-2009, 11:48 AM	#12
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,535	Re: Need new HEI distributor Watch your firewall clearance, with that style HEI I have about 3/4" of room behind the dizzy. Probably OK on the street, but if the body bounces around, or your motor mounts are weak it could cause interference __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 08-14-2009 at 11:51 AM.

08-14-2009, 11:59 AM	#13
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Need new HEI distributor X whatever number we are at. i have a skip white dizzy. the only problems i have had are the wieght/spring posts lossening up or breaking off. But skip white performance will send you a new one if you have problems.

08-14-2009, 12:32 PM	#14
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Need new HEI distributor Thanks for your input guys! __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

08-14-2009, 12:34 PM	#15
Robert8096 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 161	Re: Need new HEI distributor I have a few Skip White distributors and all work great. I had one come in damaged and I gave them a call, they replaced it with no questions and they paid the shipping both ways. I got a coil from them that died about a month after I got it and the same thing, they replaced it no questions asked and they paid shipping.



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08-14-2009, 03:45 PM	#16
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: Need new HEI distributor x7 on the skip white dizzy Installed it in May and it has performed perfectly. Last edited by Jack_71C10; 08-14-2009 at 03:45 PM.

08-14-2009, 05:11 PM	#17
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Need new HEI distributor I just got the skip dizzy and a set of the 10mm wires in blue. Anybody have experience with these wires __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

08-14-2009, 09:07 PM	#20
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,714	Re: Need new HEI distributor I saw the mechanical tach drive on Skip white's site and since I have an older vette that uses the mechanical tach drive distributor, it gives me a new direction to go. Here's the link.----------http://stores.shop.ebay.com/whiteperformance1__W0QQ_armrsZ1 __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

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