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76bonanza · 01-24-2004, 04:32 PM

Going to replace my aging hei with tax money think I have narrowed to to two both msd.
Have stock 350. I want one I can grow into or even move into a nice crate motor some day.

Any thoughts would be helpful.

One
Two

SCOTI · 01-24-2004, 05:54 PM

Option1: Pros:Would work well for space limitations from cramped engine compartments (engine set-back). Cons: Would be MSD only for future replacement tune-up parts. If you plan your tune-ups in advance.... no prob, but what if your out in 'timbuctoo' & need something for it.... will the local mom-n-pop parts house have what you need?

Option 2: Pros: GM based HEI is tried & true (that set-up's even better since it's brand new). Replacements parts are readily available (may not be optimized like MSD stuff but in a pinch would get you home). Cons: Size. It's traditional GM HEI size.... bulky.

jon_volk · 01-24-2004, 07:15 PM

definately option 2. Space isnt really a problem with these trucks and as said before...if your ignition system decides to quit any parts store will have basic GM hei service parts to get you going again. And you wont have to bother mounting an external coil...less under hood mess.

79BIG10 · 01-25-2004, 01:34 AM

Option #3- Look here http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...d=923&pid=1203 It's the one I have and it's very easy to upgrade. I've upgraded mine up and have had no problems whatsoever. Plus it's cheaper.

ocbaud · 01-25-2004, 02:35 AM

i'm going with option with the MSD Pro-Billet Street along with a 6AL box and blaster2 coil for my new engine

Mike76251 · 01-25-2004, 04:06 AM

I would only go with a MSD Pro-Billet 8361 and a 6 box because that 8361 gets rid of the spark amplifier in the distrib. (one less thing to go wrong.....and they do go wrong)

01-24-2004, 04:32 PM	#1
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Msd Hei Thoughts Going to replace my aging hei with tax money think I have narrowed to to two both msd. Have stock 350. I want one I can grow into or even move into a nice crate motor some day. Any thoughts would be helpful. One Two __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

01-24-2004, 05:54 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Option1: Pros:Would work well for space limitations from cramped engine compartments (engine set-back). Cons: Would be MSD only for future replacement tune-up parts. If you plan your tune-ups in advance.... no prob, but what if your out in 'timbuctoo' & need something for it.... will the local mom-n-pop parts house have what you need? Option 2: Pros: GM based HEI is tried & true (that set-up's even better since it's brand new). Replacements parts are readily available (may not be optimized like MSD stuff but in a pinch would get you home). Cons: Size. It's traditional GM HEI size.... bulky. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-25-2004, 01:34 AM	#4
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Option #3- Look here http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...d=923&pid=1203 It's the one I have and it's very easy to upgrade. I've upgraded mine up and have had no problems whatsoever. Plus it's cheaper. __________________ 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

01-24-2004, 07:15 PM	#3
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	definately option 2. Space isnt really a problem with these trucks and as said before...if your ignition system decides to quit any parts store will have basic GM hei service parts to get you going again. And you wont have to bother mounting an external coil...less under hood mess. __________________ 83 Monte Carlo 92 Camaro

01-25-2004, 02:35 AM	#5
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i'm going with option with the MSD Pro-Billet Street along with a 6AL box and blaster2 coil for my new engine

01-25-2004, 04:06 AM	#6
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	I would only go with a MSD Pro-Billet 8361 and a 6 box because that 8361 gets rid of the spark amplifier in the distrib. (one less thing to go wrong.....and they do go wrong)



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