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Nvbowtie · 06-17-2003, 03:48 AM

I have the carb figured -Edelbrock 600 Elect choke,

Now its time for : Whats the best Distributor ?

houston6 · 06-17-2003, 06:03 AM

it wouldnt let me vote for some reason.any ways unless you just happen to have an msd or something just lying around i would go with the GM HEI it reliable and just plain hard to beat plenty of kits out there for them and alot cheaper that means more money for something else anyways thats my 2 cents worth good luck

TIMSPEED · 06-17-2003, 07:30 AM

Just Buy the MSD Pro Billet Distributor. It comes ready to rock and roll.
OR
You can buy the MSD Super HEI Kit for $150 and add it onto your factory distributor, as well as tune the centrifugal advance springs and the vacuum advance canister with an aftermarket kit.

*rage'nrat638* · 06-17-2003, 07:31 AM

msd

sbc350gearhead · 06-17-2003, 08:47 AM

From what I've seen and heard.....MSD is probably the best, but they are extremely expensive. Honestly, I don't know that the price is justified but perhaps it is. I have never used an MSD distributor. I have used the Accel HEI's and several stock ones, and if used with premium components, they are both excellent.

PHOENIX · 06-17-2003, 10:28 AM

I would buy the msd if I had the funds.

BTW: 1904qjet is the best carb

Tom · 06-17-2003, 11:56 AM

Stock GM distributor with MSD internals. But if all you have is a carb, a stock GM distributor is more then plenty of spark. You dont need aftermarket ignition till you get to 9.5:1+ compression and 5000+rpm's.

Nvbowtie · 06-19-2003, 03:37 PM

Thanks for the advice guys, I may go with the GM stock for now and upgrade if I see the need later.

79BIG10 · 06-19-2003, 11:52 PM

If you want a good one get a ZZ4 model distributor. Ignitionman from another board gave me some tips on tweaking it and really woke mine up.

slammedLT1 · 06-20-2003, 01:44 AM

im upgrading shortly, i just got an accel supercoil and im picking up the spring and weight kit aswell as the adjuatable vac adv dealy. from what i heard playing with the weights and springs helps bring that power on quite a bit stronger... also hear that the hei modules are P'sOS i guess all they do is go for more accurate dwell and optimize sparking time but the price is ginormous

View Poll Results: Whats the best HEI-Distributor
GM Stock HEI	3	21.43%
Mallory HEI	2	14.29%
Accel HEI	0	0%
MSD HEI	9	64.29%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll

06-17-2003, 03:48 AM	#1
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	Whats the best Distributor I have the carb figured -Edelbrock 600 Elect choke, Now its time for : Whats the best Distributor ? __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

06-17-2003, 06:03 AM	#2
houston6 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: north wilkesboro nc Posts: 221	hei it wouldnt let me vote for some reason.any ways unless you just happen to have an msd or something just lying around i would go with the GM HEI it reliable and just plain hard to beat plenty of kits out there for them and alot cheaper that means more money for something else anyways thats my 2 cents worth good luck

06-17-2003, 07:30 AM	#3
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Just Buy the MSD Pro Billet Distributor. It comes ready to rock and roll. OR You can buy the MSD Super HEI Kit for $150 and add it onto your factory distributor, as well as tune the centrifugal advance springs and the vacuum advance canister with an aftermarket kit. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

06-17-2003, 10:28 AM	#6
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I would buy the msd if I had the funds. BTW: 1904qjet is the best carb __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

06-17-2003, 07:31 AM	#4
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	msd

06-17-2003, 08:47 AM	#5
sbc350gearhead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,413	From what I've seen and heard.....MSD is probably the best, but they are extremely expensive. Honestly, I don't know that the price is justified but perhaps it is. I have never used an MSD distributor. I have used the Accel HEI's and several stock ones, and if used with premium components, they are both excellent.

06-17-2003, 11:56 AM	#7
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,702	Stock GM distributor with MSD internals. But if all you have is a carb, a stock GM distributor is more then plenty of spark. You dont need aftermarket ignition till you get to 9.5:1+ compression and 5000+rpm's. __________________ -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.

06-19-2003, 03:37 PM	#8
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	Thanks for the advice guys, I may go with the GM stock for now and upgrade if I see the need later. __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

06-19-2003, 11:52 PM	#9
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	If you want a good one get a ZZ4 model distributor. Ignitionman from another board gave me some tips on tweaking it and really woke mine up. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

06-20-2003, 01:44 AM	#10
slammedLT1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 77	im upgrading shortly, i just got an accel supercoil and im picking up the spring and weight kit aswell as the adjuatable vac adv dealy. from what i heard playing with the weights and springs helps bring that power on quite a bit stronger... also hear that the hei modules are P'sOS i guess all they do is go for more accurate dwell and optimize sparking time but the price is ginormous __________________ DIGGER 1984 GMC Sierra 1500 LQ4 T56 12B Chopped 2 1/4, Dropped 6/7, Shaved, Yenko Stripes 2004.5 CCSB GMC 2500HD DMAX LLY, 6" Liftmaster, 6 Fox Resi 2.0 325/50/22" Kumho A/T on KMW's LBZ MP, 5"Ex, Bullydog GT 1996 ECSB GMC Sierra 1500 350/4L60E, FL Headers, 2450 Stall, 6" Pro Comp,3" BL, Shock Hoops, , TrXus STS 38's



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