HSR distributor selection
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Car: My olds 88, but soon my camaro (Not in Winter)
Engine: 305 swapping to 383
Transmission: not sure as of yet, putting in 700R4 soon
HSR distributor selection
Hey guys, building a 383 stroker with a HSR intake in my 89 camaro. I have heard that there are clearance issues with the stock distributors and was wondering if this would be a good replacement (summit pt# MSD-8489). Just wondering if i could get some opinions on this. Thanks
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Car: 1992 Camaro ZO3
Engine: 350 HSR
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt/3.70's
Re: HSR distributor selection
Hey guys, building a 383 stroker with a HSR intake in my 89 camaro. I have heard that there are clearance issues with the stock distributors and was wondering if this would be a good replacement (summit pt# MSD-8489). Just wondering if i could get some opinions on this. Thanks
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Car: 82 Z28
Engine: 383 SP EFI/ 4150 TB
Transmission: T400
Axle/Gears: QP 9" 3.73
Re: HSR distributor selection
The MSD you mention might fit , but I doubt it would have much adjustment . 2nd it requires a crank trigger .3rd it doesn't appear to a computer controlled dist which means it won't work with the stock electronics.
Any remote coil small cap dist to suit a 3rd Gen will fit. As it is there is only 1/4" clearance cap to plenum with small cap dist
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Car: My olds 88, but soon my camaro (Not in Winter)
Engine: 305 swapping to 383
Transmission: not sure as of yet, putting in 700R4 soon
Re: HSR distributor selection
ok, so basically i should just stick with a regular dist. cause i do want the computer control and dont want to deal with a new trigger style. The MSD 8366 definatly looks nice, but im not quite sure what the jacks are for. Are they for an ignition box or hook up to a laptop? And would an ignition box be a good idea to add to the project?
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Car: 82 Z28
Engine: 383 SP EFI/ 4150 TB
Transmission: T400
Axle/Gears: QP 9" 3.73
Re: HSR distributor selection
They duplicate the orginal F-body dist plugs.
The 4 wire is for hookup to the computer for spark control and the 2 wire is the coil connection
If your Camaro has a small cap dist then the MSD would plug straight in.
If you have a HEI there is a $15 adapter harness and remote coil needed
The 4 wire is for hookup to the computer for spark control and the 2 wire is the coil connection
If your Camaro has a small cap dist then the MSD would plug straight in.
If you have a HEI there is a $15 adapter harness and remote coil needed
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Engine: 360 HSR
Transmission: 700r4 3300 yank converter
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Re: HSR distributor selection
i ended up just using a stock distributor from a 87-up and modifying the wiring.
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