I need to replace my MSD distributor anyone have a recommendation
I would like to have one that doesn’t require a separate ignition box
Thanks
Rick
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I need to replace my MSD distributor anyone have a recommendation
I would like to have one that doesn’t require a separate ignition box
Thanks
Rick
Last edited by Itchief; 03-01-2018 at 10:28 PM.
#8475 Complete Kit Delivered Nov 2014, started Nov 2015, Street Legal Apr 2016, Paint and Interior Completed Aug 2017, 390 BBF, March accessory kit, MSD Atomic EFI and Ready to run, TKO 500 with MidShift kit, hooker headers, 3 link, track lock with 3.55, sway bars, power steering, wipers, heater
Pertronix. They do have a series that uses a box, but the Flamethrower series does not.
http://www.pertronix.com/
---Boyd---
MkIV #9042 build thread
www.boss427.us
427W, TKO600, Moser 3.55 rear.
Delivered Feb 2017, Graduated Nov 4, 2019
you want a "HEI" type
Stay away from the flame thrower I have had no luck with those
The traveling Builder
717-773-5624
Ordinarily, I agree with Mark D (above), but in this case I will refer to my experience with Flamethrower...I have run this type of distributor in my last two engine builds and have had no issues with either. The first (in a Mustang with a 408C engine), I had lots of ignition issues (failures, really) until I replaced the distributor with a Pertronix unit. With FFR 8317 (my current build), I went directly to the Pertronix unit and have no issues. Of course, be sure that the distributor gear is compatible with your cam gear, no matter what you choose!
Last edited by frankb; 03-02-2018 at 09:47 AM.
FFR MK4 #8317, 393 Cleveland, Lunati VooDoo solid roller, CHI 3V heads and intake, TKO 600, Std roadster seats, 8.8 3.55 diff, 17" Halibrand replica wheels, Ford "Magnetic Metallic", silver ghost stripe. (Sold 10/16/21)
---Boyd---
MkIV #9042 build thread
www.boss427.us
427W, TKO600, Moser 3.55 rear.
Delivered Feb 2017, Graduated Nov 4, 2019
Take a look at DUI products. More money, but I've had great luck with them and never seen anything negative posted about them.
Bob
Mk IV Roadster, 347/516 HP, 8 stack injection, Holley HP ECU, Astro Performance T5, 3-Link 4.10 gears, A/C, PS, PB Purchased 08/2015, Graduated 02/2017
Are we talking about MSD Model 83521?
Baghdad Bob
Complete Kit Delivered July 2010, serial @ 7287, Whitby Power Brakes, Whitby Tonneau, Power Steering w HEIDTS PS Valve, Hydralic clutch, 15" Wheels, BFG Tires, 331 stroker w Quick Fuel 650, RPM Heads, Air Gap Intake. IRS w 3.27, TKO-600. FFMETAL Firewall Forward, FFMETAL Dropped Battery Box in Trunk, Enlarged Passenger footbox, Breeze Cubby storage, Breeze Seat Brackets, Herbs Door Panels. Ford ruby red 12 coats.
I have an msd 8595 for a 390fe
#8475 Complete Kit Delivered Nov 2014, started Nov 2015, Street Legal Apr 2016, Paint and Interior Completed Aug 2017, 390 BBF, March accessory kit, MSD Atomic EFI and Ready to run, TKO 500 with MidShift kit, hooker headers, 3 link, track lock with 3.55, sway bars, power steering, wipers, heater
I had a Mallory distr. in my coupe ... ended up failing when the pin holding the cam gear/to distr. sheared. Replaced it with a stand-alone MSD and had no more problems. 422" Windsor motor.
Garry
I sure miss my coupe!
F5R1004503SP 2004 Challenge Car, 331 Stroker
Coupe # 031, 422" Windsor stroker by Southern Automotive (Dash autographed by Peter Brock)***SOLD***
Unique 427 Roadster, 482" Aluminum FE by Southern Automotive***SOLD***