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msd ready to run distributor #1418394
04/11/13 06:06 PM 04/11/13 06:06 PM
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Has anyone used this distributer? What are your experiences with it?
Re: msd ready to run distributor [Re: 73bbroadrunner] #1418395
04/11/13 08:30 PM 04/11/13 08:30 PM
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Excellent quality. Plugs right in. Easy to adjustment. No CD box needed. Run a good coil with it! Great for stock(ish) cars and even mild builds. Can't go wrong.

2010 Black Challenger SE <> 3.5 V6
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Re: msd ready to run distributor [Re: Junky] #1418396
04/12/13 01:43 PM 04/12/13 01:43 PM
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I installed a Petronix "plug and play" in my 67 440.. What a slick way to do it. Used a Pertronix coil also which requires a full 12 volts like the distributor.....
Re: msd ready to run distributor [Re: 73bbroadrunner] #1418397
04/12/13 01:57 PM 04/12/13 01:57 PM
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Are there two similar MSD ready to run style Distributors? One's got digital timing and advance and VA, rev limit, different curves, and the other?? I, and a few others here have the first one and everyone? seem's to like them.

Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
Re: msd ready to run distributor [Re: 73bbroadrunner] #1418398
04/12/13 02:09 PM 04/12/13 02:09 PM
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I use it. Only issue I had was I had to mill the head some to get it to fit. It is a quality unit. No need for a box or ballast resister. Cleans up the engine compartment some.
Re: msd ready to run distributor [Re: jcc] #1418399
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Quote:

Are there two similar MSD ready to run style Distributors? One's got digital timing and advance and VA, rev limit, different curves, and the other?? I, and a few others here have the first one and everyone? seem's to like them.


I've only seen one kind. Mine had no rev limiter.

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Re: msd ready to run distributor [Re: frank] #1418400
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I use it. Only issue I had was I had to mill the head some to get it to fit. It is a quality unit. No need for a box or ballast resister. Cleans up the engine compartment some.



OH yeah, been so long since I did mine I forgot about this added bonus.. Good thing there is alot of meat on the head in that area..
Re: msd ready to run distributor [Re: jcc] #1418401
04/13/13 03:26 AM 04/13/13 03:26 AM
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Are there two similar MSD ready to run style Distributors? One's got digital timing and advance and VA, rev limit, different curves, and the other?? I, and a few others here have the first one and everyone? seem's to like them.



Are you talking about a MSD Digital E-Curve distributor. It does what the ready to run does, but with a built in rev limiter also.
Re: msd ready to run distributor [Re: 73bbroadrunner] #1418402
04/14/13 01:54 AM 04/14/13 01:54 AM
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Anyone have a part # on these?
Re: msd ready to run distributor [Re: jcc] #1418403
04/14/13 02:12 PM 04/14/13 02:12 PM
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Quote:

Are there two similar MSD ready to run style Distributors? One's got digital timing and advance and VA, rev limit, different curves, and the other?? I, and a few others here have the first one and everyone? seem's to like them.



Yes, two different units. "Ready to Run" is different than the "E-curve".

The "E-curve" is the one to get if it fits in the budget. It is fully digital including the vacuum advance so you can really get the tune dialed in correctly. No need to run an external box so that saves money, weight and space.
Re: msd ready to run distributor [Re: 73bbroadrunner] #1418404
04/14/13 02:21 PM 04/14/13 02:21 PM
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I have run one in the past. It is very nice quality and work well. However I always think the price is a tad high.

Have you looked at one of those firecore50 distributors. A very good unit and cheaper too.

Mike

1969 Dodge Dart Swinger
Re: msd ready to run distributor [Re: MikeyT] #1418405
04/18/13 09:23 PM 04/18/13 09:23 PM
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Thanks very much, Mike. The Ready to Run units, no matter whose you decide with, is really a great option. As AndyF stated, the advantages you get with an all included unit are an excellent choice for the average to hot streetcar. Ours have really gotten extremely popular once word got out about them. We really don't advertise, so it's mostly word of mouth.

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