Z28 Boy

is it only worth it to get the MSD one if i absolutely have to replace my distributor? in other words, is it worth ripping out a perfectly good stock GM unit to replace it with a 300 dollar MSD one?

-brian

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1991 Camaro RS
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Ultra Blue Metallic, T-Tops

GM 350 HO Crate Engine - Vortec Heads, Edelbrock Performer Vortec Intake, Holley 670 CFM Throttle Body, Open Air Cleaner w/14"x3" K&N, SLP 1 3/4" Stainless Headers, Edelbrock Victor Series Water Pump, Accell Superstock Wires, Cap, and Rotor, MSD Blaster Coil, Hypertech Fan Switch & Thermomaster Chip, AC Delco Rapidfires, 3" Cat Back, Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler

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[This message has been edited by Z28 Boy (edited November 29, 2000).]

Scott C

I'd say no. I looked at the $300 MSD for my new 350, but I asked myself the same question. A distributor really only works one way. Not much room for improvement or modification. I seriously doubt that an expensive billet shaft is going to make any difference in spark power or even horsepower.

I went with a brand new stock GM small cap distributor for only $140. Done!

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'92 RS, ZZ4 10:1 350, Edelbrock 6085 heads, Crane 208/214 467/482 cam, GM/LT4 1.6 true roller rockers, Holley Projection TBI intake, Holley 670 TBI, SLP/Jet-Hot 1-5/8" headers, Catco 3" cat, Flowmaster 3" catback, Hughes 2500 stall converter, stock 700R4, Auburn Pro posi w/3.42, 17x9" SS rims w/BFG tires, Medium Quasar Blue w/white SS stripes, 48,000 miles....

R.O.B.

Question-won't the MSD allow upwords of 7000rpm's when a stock GM HEI will fall out arount 5500???

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Rob
'86 TA 305 TPI

84TransAm

Yea it will get more spark after Redline, but if your best power comes before redline then why buy a piece of equipment that never sees any use that it was built for. Kinda like buying a Ford Excursion, and driving it in the suburbs all the time

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--Steve S-- 84 Trans Am 305 HO 5 speed, completely stock will soup up when i get some $$$$$$$$$$

FastBroker

The Summit complete HEI with coil/cap/rotor for about $150 is pretty good setup for most people. I usually buy the GM complete HEI (about $225 from SDPC???) and they have worked out well, too. The GM module seems to rev a little better and give better dwell characteristics than aftermarket replacement HEI ignition modules (not the HO modules like MSD/Accell/etc... They are ok but not worth the money over the GM module IMO)