Is this distributor going to fit in the firewall???
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From: Toledo, OH
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: forged 357
Transmission: 700r4, 2200-2400 stall, vette servo
Axle/Gears: stock pegleg 2.73 drum (temp)
Is this distributor going to fit in the firewall???
I am really worried, after looking at how friggin huge it is on the manifold. It's about 1" lower than the carb, on an air-gap intake. It's a coil-in-cap dizzy, also. I hope I hope I hope it fits!
I don't have the stock one handy to compare.
I don't have the stock one handy to compare.
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From: Toledo, OH
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: forged 357
Transmission: 700r4, 2200-2400 stall, vette servo
Axle/Gears: stock pegleg 2.73 drum (temp)
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Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: forged 357
Transmission: 700r4, 2200-2400 stall, vette servo
Axle/Gears: stock pegleg 2.73 drum (temp)
Originally posted by Stekman
It's close, but it fits.
It's close, but it fits.
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From: Toledo, OH
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: forged 357
Transmission: 700r4, 2200-2400 stall, vette servo
Axle/Gears: stock pegleg 2.73 drum (temp)
Originally posted by Apeiron
Nothing to worry about, that unit was stock on some cars.
Nothing to worry about, that unit was stock on some cars.
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
With the engine in the stock location, the large cap HEI will fit. I even used one with my BBC. I have to use a small MSD distributor now because of the tunnel ram and the engine has been moved back 
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From: San Antonio, TX
Car: 86Z/92 RS Camaro
Engine: 357 vortec finished. need tuning
Transmission: Still works
Axle/Gears: need 3.73
It will fit just fine. I have almost the exact set up as you. Vortec heads w/air gap manifold. I will be using a 454 tbi to run the engine. If it does not work, I will be using my backup...carb.
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Car: 4
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Doesn't matter what kind of manifold you use; the dist ends up in the same place. It still has to mesh with the dist gear and fit in the block and drive the oil pump.
Duh.
That dist was stock for these cars from 82 to 86. It will fit fine. Not even close to interfering with the firewall.
Duh.
That dist was stock for these cars from 82 to 86. It will fit fine. Not even close to interfering with the firewall.
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From: NWOhioToledoArea
Car: 86-FireBird
Engine: -MPFI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
That is a close call but it does fit.
Just remember to remove that thing if you ever pull the trans or yank the motor. The motor will rock back and jam it into the fire wall. Not good.
Why I prefer to just install the distributor in the front of the motor.
Much easier to work on and it doesn't get in the way. You can set the motor back some too. Its becoming a popular mod. Did it to my wagon.
$150-$300 mod depending on your connections.
Just remember to remove that thing if you ever pull the trans or yank the motor. The motor will rock back and jam it into the fire wall. Not good.
Why I prefer to just install the distributor in the front of the motor.
Much easier to work on and it doesn't get in the way. You can set the motor back some too. Its becoming a popular mod. Did it to my wagon.
$150-$300 mod depending on your connections.
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From: Tigard, Oregon
Car: '86 Berlinetta
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4
Originally posted by Token
phew, alright, I was thinking and I began to panic.
phew, alright, I was thinking and I began to panic.
J/k man Looks like your new engine is coming together pretty fast! How's the whole assembling the motor in the back of your Buick going for yah now? Still manageable?
Curious how you plan to put the motor into the car once you have it assembled though hehe.
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From: Marietta, GA
Car: '91 Firebird Convertible
Engine: 305 TBI (LO3)
Transmission: 700r4, Vette Servo
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 Bolt, PBR disks
If that were my distributor, I know it wouldn't fit unless I got a NON-DROP air cleaner/element. What kind of air cleaner is on the new engine?
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Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: forged 357
Transmission: 700r4, 2200-2400 stall, vette servo
Axle/Gears: stock pegleg 2.73 drum (temp)
Originally posted by sellmanb
Silly Token, you should know better than to start thinking J/k man
Looks like your new engine is coming together pretty fast! How's the whole assembling the motor in the back of your Buick going for yah now? Still manageable?
Curious how you plan to put the motor into the car once you have it assembled though hehe.
Silly Token, you should know better than to start thinking
J/k man Looks like your new engine is coming together pretty fast! How's the whole assembling the motor in the back of your Buick going for yah now? Still manageable?
Curious how you plan to put the motor into the car once you have it assembled though hehe.
I dont know abut an air cleaner, but I probably should get one.
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