Distributor Upgrade?
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Distributor Upgrade?
I am replacing the 300 in my 1980 F150 with a freshly rebuilt one. Here is what I have for it so far.
Comp Cams CCA-236 cam kit w/timing gears
Offy DP intake Holley 390 carb
CenterForce dual friction clutch
My question is obviously about a distributor upgrade. I was going to buy a new stock version but wondered if there was something reasonably priced that is better. I don't want to spend ton of money on a MSD or something because it doesn't really need that. Should I stick with stock or go to something better? Would an Accel Super coil be a wise investment? Any suggestions?
Comp Cams CCA-236 cam kit w/timing gears
Offy DP intake Holley 390 carb
CenterForce dual friction clutch
My question is obviously about a distributor upgrade. I was going to buy a new stock version but wondered if there was something reasonably priced that is better. I don't want to spend ton of money on a MSD or something because it doesn't really need that. Should I stick with stock or go to something better? Would an Accel Super coil be a wise investment? Any suggestions?
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Thank you for your replies. Are there any wiring changes the need to be made to go with a Duraspark II or do you just need to get the ignition box to go with it. I will be buying it from a parts store so what year should I be looking for and or how do I tell the difference? Thanks again for your help!
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You are right. I wasn't sure so I checked and it definitely is. I am new to the F150 world so I still trying to find my way around. I will just pick up a new one at the parts store and go with an Accel coil and a new ignition box just because I am sure it is all still original and therefore 27 years old. I will be keeping the old stuff in storage though because they still work and the distributor may come in handy! Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by 1980FORD
I am replacing the 300 in my 1980 F150 with a freshly rebuilt one. Here is what I have for it so far.
Comp Cams CCA-236 cam kit w/timing gears
Offy DP intake Holley 390 carb
CenterForce dual friction clutch
My question is obviously about a distributor upgrade. I was going to buy a new stock version but wondered if there was something reasonably priced that is better. I don't want to spend ton of money on a MSD or something because it doesn't really need that. Should I stick with stock or go to something better? Would an Accel Super coil be a wise investment? Any suggestions?
Comp Cams CCA-236 cam kit w/timing gears
Offy DP intake Holley 390 carb
CenterForce dual friction clutch
My question is obviously about a distributor upgrade. I was going to buy a new stock version but wondered if there was something reasonably priced that is better. I don't want to spend ton of money on a MSD or something because it doesn't really need that. Should I stick with stock or go to something better? Would an Accel Super coil be a wise investment? Any suggestions?
http://www.performancedistributors.com/forddistributor.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
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My buddy just bought his second DUI distributor - he swears by them. They are a nice looking unit that makes for a clean looking installation. I am going to get one for my rig when the rebuild is further along...Nov/Dec.
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