I am thinking of using the MSD 8366 Distributor as the wiring on my 88 GTA should plug straight into it.
Has anyone got one of these or used one on their builds?

It will be going on a ProCharged 383 Stroker with a TPiS Miniram

I have heard some bad things but also good things about these distributors so any advice would be greatly appreciated

Or if anyone has any recommendations for a distributor for my sort of set up would be great

 

Yes, I'm using one. The older models dealt with internal rust/corrosion, due to moisture build-up. I heard they now use a different material to alleviate that. Mine is used along with a Crane CD ignition box and LX-91 high-output coil. Works great for my 383 street/strip application.

I wouldn't use it for a regular street car. For the price, it's just not necessary.

 

I was thinking of getting that along with the MSD 6AL ignition box and MSD leads but yes it is expensive.

 

Ok, good idea. I also had to adjust my air/fuel cranking tables to get the car to start properly. Not sure if you'll need to do that or not.

 

Thanks for the help and advice

 

It seems like the icm is cheap and if it fails you can solder in a acdelco.
they reluctor does corrode but they are a slight press fit with a key.
a msd prd10071 marine reluctor is a direct replacement.
or look at Davis unified distributor

 

I had one years ago, but swapped it out in favor of one from Rich Porter (or something like that) because of continuing ICM issues on the MSD.

 

A Procharged 383 has the potential to need some pretty big injectors. I would suggest going to full sequential injection and using a Dual Sync distributor with external igniter so you have a chance at idling with injectors in the 100lb neighborhood.

If you want to stick with that small cap design then Davis Unified Ignition (DUI) would be a better choice than the MSD. Before I went sequential that's all I used and never had a problem.

GD