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Apr 21, 2014 | 11:10 AM

MJ76

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ignition help

Just about finished with my 390 build. Now I need to decide on a distributor.
This is what my build is 390, 40 over, comp 268h cam, edelbrock performer and holley truck avenger 670 carb. So I thinking msd 8595 ready-to-run and a 6a or a D.U.I advantage? Do I need to spend the money on these higher end distributors? Or go with some thing else?

Apr 21, 2014 | 12:06 PM

69cj

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Less than 100 bucks for a Pertronix and it fits in your stock dizzy. Another 35 for their flame thrower coil.

Apr 23, 2014 | 05:45 AM

yetiman38237

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You can get a late model FE distributor and do either duraspark or gm module as well. I am still running stock coil and points with my setup......haven't decided which way to go....

Apr 25, 2014 | 09:34 AM

KO1960

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X2 on the Pertronix. Stock look and smaller than hei units. You can also reinstall points if there is a problem. No problems with mine after 5+ years.

Apr 25, 2014 | 04:21 PM

jowilker

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Petronix or Duraspark are good choices, my choice Petronix.

John

Apr 26, 2014 | 12:19 AM

MJ76

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Thanks all the information. This motor is going in a 76 highboy and is going to pull a 21' Willie jet boat. So is there a benefit with the msd or a better distributor then a stock one. This is my first build and the truck is not my primary tow rig. But I want a classic Ford that can pull the hills in the great n.w. Thanks for the replys