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Old 10-20-2018, 08:58 AM   #1
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1970 c10 distributor upgrade recommendations

Hello good people, so I’m swapping engines currently and I figured I should also change my distributor, I’d like to upgrade to an HEI. Any tips I should be aware of? Brands? Thanks in advance.

Engine: 350 5.7L v8
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Old 10-20-2018, 09:00 AM   #2
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Re: 1970 c10 distributor upgrade recommendations

There are many out there but my advise is buy name brand not the cheap knock-off versions for longevity. Whats your engine setup/intentions?
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Old 10-20-2018, 09:06 AM   #3
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There are many out there but my advise is buy name brand not the cheap knock-off versions for longevity. Whats your engine setup/intentions?
Yeah I definitely want to get something decent. So the new engine is a 350 class 1 crate rated at 305hp, edelbrock 1406 carb over 2701 intake manifold.
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Old 10-20-2018, 09:12 AM   #4
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Is the intended 350 a one or two piece rear main seal?
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Old 10-20-2018, 09:23 AM   #5
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Re: 1970 c10 distributor upgrade recommendations

Look at Skip White Performance in TN. They have billet HEI for a very good price. I bought one for my 69 C10 396 and was amazed at the quality and price. Works like a champ too. 65K volt coil and brass terminals in cap and rotor, all while being machined billet.
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Old 10-20-2018, 10:50 AM   #6
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Is the intended 350 a one or two piece rear main seal?
Man, you got me there. What’s the difference?
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Old 10-20-2018, 10:51 AM   #7
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No, don't even bother with Skip White. You get what you pay for with that cheap crap. You definitely want a HEI and one with an adjustable vacuum advance. What's your budget for it?
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Old 10-20-2018, 10:52 AM   #8
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Look at Skip White Performance in TN. They have billet HEI for a very good price. I bought one for my 69 C10 396 and was amazed at the quality and price. Works like a champ too. 65K volt coil and brass terminals in cap and rotor, all while being machined billet.
Man $50!? That may be tough to beat.
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Old 10-20-2018, 10:56 AM   #9
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No, don't even bother with Skip White. You get what you pay for with that cheap crap. You definitely want a HEI and one with an adjustable vacuum advance. What's your budget for it?
Yeah, $50 is suspiciously cheap in comparison to what I’ve seen. I’d like to stay under $150, but I’m open to suggestions.
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Old 10-20-2018, 11:09 AM   #10
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Any thoughts on this one? Seems like a good value.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-850001-1
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Old 10-20-2018, 11:21 AM   #11
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Re: 1970 c10 distributor upgrade recommendations

Check your local parts store or Summit or Jegs for whats available. You should be able to buy a GM hei for $125 or so and be able to buy parts most anywhere when needed. Hard to beat.
I bought one of those skip whites for $50 a few years ago for a fresh 350. Its pretty alright. The engine ran in the shop only as the truck is not road ready yet and the module went bad with only some hours run time on it. I pulled the
module from the old OE hei and put in the SW. It still hasn’t made it to the road but it still starts every time.
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Old 10-20-2018, 11:24 AM   #12
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Re: 1970 c10 distributor upgrade recommendations

Not going to preach, but ya get what ya pay for.. stay away from MSD crap.
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Old 10-20-2018, 11:32 AM   #13
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Any thoughts on this one? Seems like a good value.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-850001-1
Thats no name junk.
Im using this style https://www.summitracing.com/parts/d...make/chevrolet
Check your appication.
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Old 10-20-2018, 11:39 AM   #14
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Re: 1970 c10 distributor upgrade recommendations

I haven't used the Summit one you linked, but have heard decent things. I've had good luck with the Accel 59107 and it's in your price range. It has the correct weights & centerplate you need and it has an adjustable vac advance. You can never go wrong with MSD as they're the leader in ignition systems, but they're pricey.
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Old 10-20-2018, 11:44 AM   #15
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When you convert over to HEI make sure you replace the resisted power wire. You need a full 12 volts to it. It's an easy conversion and there's several threads on it.
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Thats no name junk.
Im using this style https://www.summitracing.com/parts/d...make/chevrolet
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A little pricey, any significant advantages?
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When you convert over to HEI make sure you replace the resisted power wire. You need a full 12 volts to it. It's an easy conversion and there's several threads on it.
Good to know, thanks man.
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A little pricey, any significant advantages?
Not if your using it for daily driving. It's overkill
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Thats no name junk.
Im using this style https://www.summitracing.com/parts/d...make/chevrolet
Check your appication.
those are the best but thinking he is not using for performance.
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Man, you got me there. What’s the difference?
The drive gear on the distributor.
Usually the one piece has a roller cam which needs a melonized gear.
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those are the best but thinking he is not using for performance.
Right, I’m going more for reliability.
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Old 10-20-2018, 12:27 PM   #22
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Im thinking this might be it.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-8362
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Im thinking this might be it.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-8362
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Old 10-20-2018, 01:02 PM   #24
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Re: 1970 c10 distributor upgrade recommendations

Any thoughts on this one? Seems like a good value.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-850001-1
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Old 10-20-2018, 01:14 PM   #25
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Re: 1970 c10 distributor upgrade recommendations

If you had every one of those distributors torn down to reveal specs and part numbers you’d likely find they were all the same.
I read a test years ago between the Msd and skip white and they were exactly the same except the Msd was 300 at the time and the skip white was 40 bucks.
You want the best and don’t sweat the price then get one here.

http://performancedistributors.com/

Do you have a spec sheet on your 350?
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