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Old 05-01-2009, 12:50 PM   #11
Tynee
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Re: Distributor recommendations??

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Originally Posted by 71jimmy View Post
Seen the ad before, very intriguing. Clearance to the firewall is a concern. I'm considering going TBI. The ad above states for "carburated" systems. Is there a difference when you go TBI, MPI etc? Is it something that can be retrofitted to this type of Dist.? Or do you need to by a Dist specifically for TBI, MPI etc? I'm thinking it's got to be wiring to the ECU that's different.

Thanks

Sorry if this is a hijack, but I think general info all could use.
Correct. On later model engines with EFI, the spark advance is electronically controlled. On the later model, carburated motors with no ECU, it is vacuum controlled.
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