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Re: anyone used this distributor?
[Re: skicker]
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10/24/14 12:24 PM
10/24/14 12:24 PM
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RapidRobert
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there was a thread awhile back on those "skip white" dists & I dont remember what the concensus was. I agree it is dirt cheap so something has to be cheap in regards to it you'd think as there ain't no free lunches. One option I would mount an HEI module to the bottom of a chrysler dist and someone (eBay?) sells a tailor made alum plate for that but it is pricey (~$30 iirc) & you could easily make one your self & be sure to use heat sink paste between module/plate & Radio Shack sells a mini tube of that HS. I believe your problem is elsewhere
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: anyone used this distributor?
[Re: RapidRobert]
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10/24/14 12:54 PM
10/24/14 12:54 PM
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middle Tennessee
mopower440
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there was a thread awhile back on those "skip white" dists & I dont remember what the concensus was. I agree it is dirt cheap so something has to be cheap in regards to it you'd think as there ain't no free lunches. One option I would mount an HEI module to the bottom of a chrysler dist and someone (eBay?) sells a tailor made alum plate for that but it is pricey (~$30 iirc) & you could easily make one your self & be sure to use heat sink paste between module/plate & Radio Shack sells a mini tube of that HS. I believe your problem is elsewhere
. I know I am going to do these tests you all listed. But I still do want something that puts out better spark thazn the stock stuff, and I do like the simplicity of the ready to run setups.
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Re: anyone used this distributor?
[Re: OzHemi]
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10/24/14 02:00 PM
10/24/14 02:00 PM
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Goodyear Arizona
midnite360
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My hidden secret is amazon..... Me and my buddy have been buying these for all of our mopar small blocks... Never had a problem. The one wire hookup is nice... and dirt cheap  I imagine its the same quality as what you have listed... Amazon
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Re: anyone used this distributor?
[Re: stumpy]
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10/24/14 03:05 PM
10/24/14 03:05 PM
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Florida
scratchnfotraction
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Florida
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I read about it here on moparts but don't recall what I read. look at speedmaster.com for cheap billet pro-comp dist also. billet SB or BB dist cheap 59$-79$  matter of fact, they have the same elect fuel pump that I buy at my local speed shop for 120$ for 40$  free shipping too. I have started buying from speed master for most of my needs even though the speed shop has the EXACT same thing on the shelf. get 3x as many parts/free shipping for same $ with speed masters. pays to shop around sometimes 
Last edited by scratchnfotraction; 10/24/14 03:13 PM.
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Re: anyone used this distributor?
[Re: John_Kunkel]
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10/24/14 04:07 PM
10/24/14 04:07 PM
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Graham, WA
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I am willing to try that I was going to use the Mallory CD Ignition (comparable to the MSD) that I got for the racer, but I used it in the '87 truck when I converted from the LeanBurn  that was giving me grief. I had to buy a vacuum advance distributor to make that work, so in the end I had at least $350.00 in a new ignition system and it does work fine, but for $44.50 + shipping with a lifetime warranty (read the ad) why not? I am willing to be on the "bleeding edge" 
1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction
1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver.
2008 Honda Element
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Re: anyone used this distributor?
[Re: John_Kunkel]
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10/24/14 06:04 PM
10/24/14 06:04 PM
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Garden Grove, CA
OzHemi
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The distributor in the OP is marketed by dozens of vendors, it uses a CPU from an Australian Holden Commodore. I had one go bad and the replacement CPU costs more than the whole distributor.
I have one out of a Holden on the shelf actually. 
Again, they were a Bosch unit.
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Re: anyone used this distributor?
[Re: OzHemi]
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10/24/14 06:57 PM
10/24/14 06:57 PM
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Lincoln Nebraska
RapidRobert
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After reading this I'd say drop one in (take the cover off) and purchase a spare & wrap it up airtight in a plastic bag (with dessicant if possible) & store it in the trunk
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: anyone used this distributor?
[Re: John_Kunkel]
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10/25/14 04:54 PM
10/25/14 04:54 PM
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mopower440
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The distributor in the OP is marketed by dozens of vendors, it uses a CPU from an Australian Holden Commodore. I had one go bad and the replacement CPU costs more than the whole distributor.
The seller, skip white, said i could buy an extra module from him to carry with me as a spare for 5.95!
How the heck can it be good if that cheap?
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) who has modified the original HEI distributor with a Chrysler style of shaft. He runs them in derby cars religiously. Its definitely an advantage over any of the original Chrysler ignitions. Hook up one wire from the switch and done. 
