383 distributor choice
 

Hey,

So I am currently running a rebuilt factory distributor with a Flamethrower II coil and have replaced the points with a magnetic pickup. Im thinking its time to go to a new distributor maybe something with an adjustable curve and possibly running an MSD ignition box.

What would you guys suggest/what are you running?

Hoping to find something with a vaccum advance that does not have clerance issues with edelbrock alluminum heads as mine currently hits my heads.

let me know what you guys think.

Thanks,

Gary

Why not just the run of the mill Mopar conversion it?

http://www.manciniracing.com/ma361383400e3.html

Exactly what heads?

Gary -

What Bob said.

Archer

I agree with the distributor but what heads have problems with clearance?

:think:

Could you lift the oil pump gear and turn on the cam one tooth to give yourself more room for the vacuum advice can?:)

This might work if I play around with it a bunch.

The heads I'm running are edelbrock e street heads and the distributor I currently have hits with the clips that hold the cap on or if I turn it far enough the vacuum advance hits.....

Would you bother running an msd box along with this or is that a waste of time and money?

I have run the kit then progressed to the MSD , it just depends on the use . I use all MSD distributer, box and coil but the conversation kit works on mild street motors. I had trouble over 6500 rpm and 10 cr even with the crome box.

One more thing the conversation distributer is difficult to limit total timing if your using a larger cam and need more inneshal timing.

So you might want to look at your future plans for your project because you only want to buy this stuff one time.cash

So what distributor do you run? I have heard ok things about the msd plug and play ones but then heard just run the pertronix version as its way cheaper and just as good.

Then I hear they are junk and better to run a stock replacement...... I'm currently only at 9.1:1 compression and this is my cam. http://www.compcams.com/(S(ylnnew55r...?csid=707&sb=0

I'm open to suggestions and agree to do it correct once instead of buying things twice. I just don't want to waste money on something never really needed.

Thanks everyone.

With the cam you have the conversion kit would be nice and the way to go.:)

They used to offer a spring kit for the distributor I would get than also so you can get the advance all in by 2500 rpm.

Sounds like a nice build, like to hear more about it.

Thanks. ill call Mancini tomorrow and see if they still have the advance kit.

Yeah the build has turned out pretty good so far.
383 (bored 30 over)
Kb162 Pistons
Factory rods and crank balanced
Edelbrock e street heads
Comp cams cam, lifters and valve springs
Performer dual plane intake
670 street avenger carb
Tti headers
727 trans with a 2800 stall
Backed by an 8 3/4 rear end with a 3:23 gear set.

Didn't end up doing as good of burnouts as I wanted but for a c body I guess I can't ask for too much more. Lol

hmmmm

https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...5000/overview/

The only thing I don't like is the 670 street avevenger , it is a 650 economy carb from Holley. A 650 or 750 bp or hp would be better.

This is what we should have started out with.... Just saying..
I kind of had am Idea i was going to be off base on this deal...

:doh::doh::doh:

That will Do the trick.... :)

I run about that same cam in my daily driver Small Block 360... Good running little cam.... Good Fuel mileage.... not alot of upper RPM power, but good to about just shy of 6,000 RPM.. Works well with a Holley 750 vac. sec. I think... i have a Edelbrock 650 AFB on it now and really not to happy with the way it runs. But as a daily drive it's ok... But only ok... As for performance... I would have to do alot of work to it too get it to make me happy...

Just my 2 cent and what Ive gone threw....

As for the Ignition... I agree.. Nothing wrong with most anything you run. as long as it's good for the intended use...
I think I have run most everything from Allison to Ziggi....lol

I did have to jet the 670 up for sure, I tried running a 770 and it just seemed to be too rich at idle and then fall on it's face.

I have been contemplating either a pro form 750 or eft for a while. If you were going to throw any other carb on where would you go?

Been thinking about this for a bit now!!!!

Ever had issues with one on a street car?

Never! High gear burnouts only!!!!!!!!!!

Oh yeah!:dance:

Hey so has anyone ever ran the proform electronic distributor?

I can't find any specifics to tell it apart from the Mancini racing one and can get it locally.....

Also I bought a line lock ��

Thanks.

I've heard of problems, you get what you pay for.:)

I like the MSD Pro billet distributer and they have boxs better suited for the street than the 6AL.
The MSD distributer is completely adjustable for the performance tuneup and very high quality. If I wasn't going with the convertion kit I'd go MSD.

Rear tires! :laugh:

I got the exact same cam as you on the 440 on the land yacht. I think that the 906 heads work much better than (stock) heads in small blocks. Your aftermarket heads may flow even better, and your short stroke may be ideal for very high rpm. But at any rate, I need to have plenty of torque in the 440, and not too worried about too high rpms. I have never revved it above 5200 ... yet. Of course, we are looking for different type of performance. But with a 3.23 and probably big tires that your Newport has, you can drive it fast.

Don't like too much the high stall converters. Too much energy waste, especially in a heavy car around town or hilly low speed roads.

I hate to burst your bubble, and I like my big blocks but the small block head is better cube for cube than the big blocks. .....

So I decided I was going to go with the kit and maybe add a street fire box next winter or something so I called Mancini to order it as I wanted a black cap instead of tan........ then they suggested to go with a firecore dizzy and do the street fire box now...... http://www.manciniracing.com/maravaadeldi1.html

any good?

Thanks again!