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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.
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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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10-20-2018, 09:06 AM | #3 |
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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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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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10-20-2018, 09:23 AM | #5 |
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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.
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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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Man $50!? That may be tough to beat.
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10-20-2018, 10:56 AM | #9 |
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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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10-20-2018, 11:09 AM | #10 |
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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 |
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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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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Im using this style https://www.summitracing.com/parts/d...make/chevrolet Check your appication. |
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10-20-2018, 11:39 AM | #14 |
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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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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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Not if your using it for daily driving. It's overkill
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10-20-2018, 12:27 PM | #22 |
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Im thinking this might be it.
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10-20-2018, 01:00 PM | #23 |
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Re: 1970 c10 distributor upgrade recommendations
Im thinking this might be it.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-8362 |
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 |
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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