Re: Aftermarket distributor choice for 440
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11/29/09 09:30 AM
11/29/09 09:30 AM
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torkrules
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Looking to upgrade my ignition system this winter. I've been looking at the different distributor options. Mainly looking at Pertronix, MSD and Mallory. I currently have iron heads but am also looking to upgrade to Edelbrocks within the next year.
The Pertronix information suggests that their distributor won't fix with aftermarket heads, so I've ruled that one out. I know I'd like something with easy-to-adjust mechanical advance and I'd also like to have vacuum advance, since this is a 95% street car that could see some occasional strip time.
Anyone have any opinions on what the best option would be for me and any experience with fit using aftermarket heads.
My previous 440 had the E heads with MSD Pro Billet (no vacuum advance) setup, so I know that fits and worked well. Going to the MSD with vacuum advance (they call it ready to run) cost an extra $100, which seems a bit pricey ($369 for distributor alone through summit).
I'm looking to run with a CD Ignition box that has some sort of rev limiter (4-spd without it makes me a bit nervous)
Thanks
Send sunroofGTX a PM. The Firecore wire guys are coming out with bunch of different distributors this winter. Rich assured me they are awesome.
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Re: Aftermarket distributor choice for 440
[Re: 69 Road Chicken]
#539761
11/29/09 06:09 PM
11/29/09 06:09 PM
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Chesterfield, MIch
Cuda67
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Chesterfield, MIch
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This is what I did and it works great. I have a chrysler distibutor with adjustable mech advance. I don't use the vaccum. Added a MSD 6al with hotter spark. To get the hotter spark you need to re-gap your plugs like the book said. I took my plugs from .035 to .045. To finish you NEED to weld the plates inside the distributor together. If you don't the plate with the pick-up on it can bounce around changing the air gap causing a high rpm miss, and it will. I read (along time ago) that this will take your dist from one of the worst to one of the best. You won't need to spend alot of money. Also use the MSD coil and by pass the ballast.
Last edited by Cuda67; 11/29/09 06:18 PM.
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Re: Aftermarket distributor choice for 440
[Re: sunroofgtx]
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11/29/09 08:22 PM
11/29/09 08:22 PM
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Joplin, MO USA
Robbins
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For a stock style billet this is what I got.....from: ACCEL Which has the YH Advance Assemble
Moparlee
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Re: Aftermarket distributor choice for 440
[Re: sunroofgtx]
#539767
11/29/09 10:11 PM
11/29/09 10:11 PM
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torkrules
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Call Don @ FBO. His stuff is nice. Our distributors will not be out until spring. If you can wait, I assure you ours will be well worth the wait. The ready to runs will most likely be the most popular. No ignition box needed, and hook it up tou coil, then you geta hot a$$ spark going to our wires.. 
Rich,
How much advance does the vacuum advance put in? Be nice if was limited to 15 degrees
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Re: Aftermarket distributor choice for 440
[Re: torkrules]
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11/29/09 10:15 PM
11/29/09 10:15 PM
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Cleveland
sunroofgtx
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Don at FBO just testing this thing for a week. He loves it. Not sure right now on the total, but there will be tune kits available. Sorry we have to wait until spring.
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Re: Aftermarket distributor choice for 440
[Re: sunroofgtx]
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11/29/09 10:59 PM
11/29/09 10:59 PM
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Valencia, España
NachoRT74
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Valencia, España
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justr a question...
why not to keep the female terminals setup on dist caps ?
With a Charger born in Chrysler assembly plant in Valencia, Venezuela
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Re: Aftermarket distributor choice for 440
[Re: 69 Road Chicken]
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11/30/09 12:28 AM
11/30/09 12:28 AM
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ill
dennismopar73
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use old one put a lean burn plate in it that way you dont have to weld nothing! it's only a few bucks looks original save bunch monie buy somthing that actually put power to the ground   
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