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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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460 Ignition options?

Is a MSD pro billet distributor too much for a mild 460 build, or is it over kill? It has about 400-450 horsepower.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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That suckers mechanical advance. Unless its for racing I would stick with vacuum advance.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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stick to stock just match the advance with the cam
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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What would be a good Ignition system for this setup?
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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You do not need a mechanical advance distributor and the vac advance MSDs (even ones for chevy dodge etc) use Duraspark guts so it would pretty much be a waste of money.

I also suggest recurving your distributors advance. If you cant do it yourself Scott can. www.reincarnation-automotive.com
Just get the dizzy curved...dont buy heads or a cam from him.

I would, however, consider swapping out the duraspark module for an MSD 6 series ignition box. The 6AL gives you the added benefit of the limiter for a touch over $200. You could go fancy with the 6al-2 or some of the other 6 series digital deals but IMO your engine cant benefit from the extra gizmos.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 08:32 AM
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i agree with alpha/omega i had scott recurv my distrbutor and iam using msd off road box love the combo
 
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