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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 10:47 AM
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Car: ProCharged 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 383 stroker with TPiS miniram
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Distributor recommendations

I have a 383 stroker I am currently building to go into my 88 Trans Am GTA. It has the TPiS Mini ram on it and will have a P1SC ProCahrger on it.
I am intending on fitting the Holley Terminator X universal MPFI kit PART# 550-936
I have the MSD 6AL ignition box and MSD Coil

So I am looking for a Distributor to go with this set up. Holley recommend their Duel Sync distributor 565-200 but have not heard anything good about that distributor and
I know the thirgens need the thinner capped distributors so not sure it would fit either.

So can anyone recommend one that they are using on their thirdgens?



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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 12:36 PM
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Car: 86 Imponte Ruiner 450GT, 91 Formula
Engine: 350 Vortec, FIRST TPI, 325 RWHP
Transmission: 700R4 3000 stall.
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt Torsen 3.70
Re: Distributor recommendations

I'm running the MSD/Holley (built by MSD for Holley) dual sync distributor on my Trans Am with a LINK ECU and it works great. No fitment issues for me. It's a small-cap like the 87+ GM distributor. What bad things have you heard?

That's about the only option if you want full sequential and keep the distributor without going to a crank/cam sensor.

GD
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Old Feb 19, 2021 | 12:40 PM
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Axle/Gears: late model 4th gen axle
Re: Distributor recommendations

Originally Posted by GeneralDisorder
I'm running the MSD/Holley (built by MSD for Holley) dual sync distributor on my Trans Am with a LINK ECU and it works great. No fitment issues for me. It's a small-cap like the 87+ GM distributor. What bad things have you heard?

That's about the only option if you want full sequential and keep the distributor without going to a crank/cam sensor.

GD
i have heard the holley ones pack up after a couple of months. Seen it many times where people say they are rubbish and pack up after a short time.

have you got a link or part number to your one?
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Old Feb 22, 2021 | 11:10 AM
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From: Mersea island near Colchester Essex
Car: ProCharged 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 383 stroker with TPiS miniram
Transmission: fully built 700R4
Axle/Gears: late model 4th gen axle
Re: Distributor recommendations

Originally Posted by GeneralDisorder
I'm running the MSD/Holley (built by MSD for Holley) dual sync distributor on my Trans Am with a LINK ECU and it works great. No fitment issues for me. It's a small-cap like the 87+ GM distributor. What bad things have you heard?

That's about the only option if you want full sequential and keep the distributor without going to a crank/cam sensor.

GD
Is it the MSD Pro-Billet EFI Dual Sync Distributor Part #2375 that you have?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-2375msd
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Old Feb 22, 2021 | 11:57 AM
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Transmission: 700R4 3000 stall.
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt Torsen 3.70
Re: Distributor recommendations

Basically - I have the black anodized version. Same thing. So are the Holley units. They are all the same and all made by MSD (owned by Holley).

I haven't had any issue with mine. I'm using a LINK three channel igniter and a DUI coil and running my ID1050x injectors as full sequential.

GD
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Old Feb 22, 2021 | 12:12 PM
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Transmission: fully built 700R4
Axle/Gears: late model 4th gen axle
Re: Distributor recommendations

Originally Posted by GeneralDisorder
Basically - I have the black anodized version. Same thing. So are the Holley units. They are all the same and all made by MSD (owned by Holley).

I haven't had any issue with mine. I'm using a LINK three channel igniter and a DUI coil and running my ID1050x injectors as full sequential.

GD
thanks for you reply and help. I shall get that one ordered then.
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