Vacuum Advance Distributor
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Vacuum Advance Distributor
I was at Highway Auto Parts in RI to day and I found and bought a Vacuum Advance Distributor off of a 2.8L S10 With a Carb, It's the same motor thats in my 83 Firebird.
I wanted to know if this was a wise buy? I think it was a good buy because I am going to buy the aftermaket Edelbrock Intake with the 4BBL. adapter, Its a non-EGR Intake and I think that distributor is what I need, What do you think??
Rob
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I wanted to know if this was a wise buy? I think it was a good buy because I am going to buy the aftermaket Edelbrock Intake with the 4BBL. adapter, Its a non-EGR Intake and I think that distributor is what I need, What do you think??
Rob
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Rob,
It is EXACTLY WHAT YA NEED AND IT'S THE SAME AS A CHEVY V-8 HEI unit one!
Honest, don't waste your money on the Edlebrock thing UNLESS YOU WANT A 390 CFM 4 BBL.
The 390 is the size you can use and get away with. Any other size is way to big.
BUT for the $350+ the Holley costs, plus the $300 you'd pay for the intake and adaptor & the proper adaptor you'd need (the 2-BBL), just rebuild the distrB and rebuild the carb, slap it on and enjoy the performance increase and the MONEY SAVED!
You could even send me out your carb & I'd get the base plate bushed for ya for a slight fee.
BUT, keep it stock, save the bucks. You'll be pleased in the end.
You can do things to your car, but, that's so OD for the $$$$$$$$$ investment.
Buy an old FireAm, instead!
Serious, don't waste the bucks.
Go get some MPFI Heads, and a better cam from a 2.8/3.1 MPFI car and rebuild what ya got and have some cheap fun! Only then ya need to replace timing chain and new lifters. Max investment may be $200, if that much and ya get a very decent boost in seat of pants performance!.
Once my oil pump is changed, I'll know for sure.
My S-10 needs another pump. AND I did not do a MPFI cam change (it was $75+ new chain, a not right now, investment). I want to swap out bottom end for that mission. My S-10 has 211,500 miles on the bottom end. Yea, it could use freshening up down there!
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Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA
It is EXACTLY WHAT YA NEED AND IT'S THE SAME AS A CHEVY V-8 HEI unit one!
Honest, don't waste your money on the Edlebrock thing UNLESS YOU WANT A 390 CFM 4 BBL.
The 390 is the size you can use and get away with. Any other size is way to big.
BUT for the $350+ the Holley costs, plus the $300 you'd pay for the intake and adaptor & the proper adaptor you'd need (the 2-BBL), just rebuild the distrB and rebuild the carb, slap it on and enjoy the performance increase and the MONEY SAVED!
You could even send me out your carb & I'd get the base plate bushed for ya for a slight fee.
BUT, keep it stock, save the bucks. You'll be pleased in the end.
You can do things to your car, but, that's so OD for the $$$$$$$$$ investment.
Buy an old FireAm, instead!
Serious, don't waste the bucks.
Go get some MPFI Heads, and a better cam from a 2.8/3.1 MPFI car and rebuild what ya got and have some cheap fun! Only then ya need to replace timing chain and new lifters. Max investment may be $200, if that much and ya get a very decent boost in seat of pants performance!.
Once my oil pump is changed, I'll know for sure.
My S-10 needs another pump. AND I did not do a MPFI cam change (it was $75+ new chain, a not right now, investment). I want to swap out bottom end for that mission. My S-10 has 211,500 miles on the bottom end. Yea, it could use freshening up down there!
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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA
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Yeah, Rob, chances are good if you rebuild your distributor, you'll do much better. Now, if your car has a computer in it, and you're moving to a carb that's not meant for a computer, you'll need a vacuum advance carb. But to save money (and increase performance!), you could probably grab one from a junkyard car and rebuild it with MSD or Holley ignition parts. I doubt that Highway Auto Parts store will have aftermarket ignition pieces in it!
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From: Orange, CT, USA
Car: 1983 Pontiac Firebird
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The only thing I didn't get off that engine was the ignition Coil.
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From: Orange, CT, USA
Car: 1983 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 400HP 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Is there some way i can hook up the distributor to Manifold Vacuum on my stock intake?
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Sure!
BUT, it's easier to just use the one on the carb in the back. That's what I did for about 100,000 miles. Worked way better than the hokey route that is emission related.
Just use the one on the carb base plate in the back, use a fresh hose.
IF YA REALLY WANT FUN, go get an Accel adjustable vacuum advance. That will fit this instance, too!
I almost used mine, that I'm saving for my 1974 Corvette Accel 300+ CDI ignition modification system, but.....
Have ya rebuilt the carb yet?
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Chat Soon,
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Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA
BUT, it's easier to just use the one on the carb in the back. That's what I did for about 100,000 miles. Worked way better than the hokey route that is emission related.
Just use the one on the carb base plate in the back, use a fresh hose.
IF YA REALLY WANT FUN, go get an Accel adjustable vacuum advance. That will fit this instance, too!
I almost used mine, that I'm saving for my 1974 Corvette Accel 300+ CDI ignition modification system, but.....
Have ya rebuilt the carb yet?
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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA
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From: Orange, CT, USA
Car: 1983 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 400HP 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
the carb hasn't been rebuilt yet, I need to get it done, because i got a gasket leak. How long does it take to rebuild one, is there any chance i will mess it up?
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