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May 8, 2010 | 06:19 PM

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cOpE!

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From: Great Falls Mt

I have a 93 351 converted to carb, and running a ford ignition set up. I cant keep a control module in it to save my life. I have been considering one of these GM set ups and have read through the pros and cons on this site. Has anyone ran one recently? Can I use my Dizzy and just slap a GM HEI cap and rotor on it, or will I have to buy a new dizzy? What do I do with all of the extra wires running into/out of/ around my old ignition control mod?

May 26, 2010 | 02:39 PM

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PerfDistIgnition

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If you decide to get a new distributor, consider our custom curved Duraspark Distributor built with our new Full Length Oil Impregnated Bronze Bushing. The full length bushing improves timing stability and spark scatter. If stock appearance is not an issue, take a look at our one piece D.U.I. Distributor. Whether you choose the Duraspark or the D.U.I., we curve each on a distributor machine based on your engine combination. Please see them at:

http://performancedistributors.com/forddistributors.htm

Also, there is now an excellent installation article on the D.U.I. Distributor on the Ford-Trucks.com site at:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/0/358/article/DUI_Ignition_Installation_In_A_Ford_351W_V8.html

Ignition Lesson of the Month: Hystereses, the difference between the timing as the rpm and vacuum increases to the timing as rpm and vacuum decrease, needs to be kept to a minimum. A precise advance curve accomplishes this.

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May 27, 2010 | 03:47 PM

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littlehusky

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Procomp is questionable at best. some people have luck, but when your talking about a 50/50 chance of problems....i'd go elsewhere.

There is no better dizzy than the duraspark for MOST applications.
msd box, duraspark dizzy. The HEI unit will not make more power or be more reliable. Plus they're ugly.

May 27, 2010 | 03:59 PM

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littlehusky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PerfDistIgnition

Lesson of the Month: Hystereses, the difference between the timing as the rpm and vacuum increases to the timing as rpm and vacuum decrease, needs to be kept to a minimum. A precise advance curve accomplishes this.

Hysteresis is molecular friction in a magnetic conductor
proportional with frequency.

May 31, 2010 | 07:53 AM

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Old Hickory

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From: Sanford, NC

I run a custom curved Performance Distributor Duraspark distributor in my 351W and it
performs well with no problems. It's hooked up with a MSD 6A box and MSD coil.