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Post by kirbybuilt54 on Sept 18, 2013 0:40:23 GMT -5
I'm at a stalemate on which dist. to run a points or electronic Chrysler. All I have ever ran is points and never had problems untill my last derby 3 weeks ago and again tonight. At the derby I lost the condenser just befor my first heat and tonight I lost my points. I have both types of dist. So please help me choose which I should run this weekend. This is for a stock 318
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Post by aoldfart on Sept 18, 2013 3:18:30 GMT -5
I've never ran anything but points on my Chryslers. And the first one was in 1978. I did stop running the ceramic voltage reducer. They tend to break. I use a 10ga wire from the coil to the ign. Never lost a coil or condenser/points doing it that way.
But others may like the electronic set up, and have a good way to do it. I've never tried one, because the pounts worked for me.
Steve
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Post by catscratch on Sept 18, 2013 10:34:21 GMT -5
Always ran points (except on slant 6's) with no issues. Either one is probably as good as the other but if you have lost faith in your setup then make the switch... just stay away from the lean burn stuff.
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Post by dm440c on Sept 18, 2013 12:33:00 GMT -5
lots of discussion already abounds for this subject if you look in the tips threads.
What did you mean by "lost" the points and condenser? I've never had one die abruptly without cause. I've burnt up condensers by welding on the car with the battery connected, and I've burned up points by leaving the ignition on when the engine was off. I've had points get flaky after sitting a long time and crud building up on them. On road cars I've had points wear out after several thousand miles. I've seen guys burn up those parts when not using a ballast resistor. Aside from all of that, I haven't had either fail without an explanation.
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Post by STROMI 121 on Sept 19, 2013 20:55:40 GMT -5
Drop a Skip White HEI distributor in it should be in the poll, IMO
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Post by fordpower111 on Sept 19, 2013 23:18:43 GMT -5
^Chevy lover answer for everything (it will run so much better 50 more hp and 100 more tq.  |
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Post by STROMI 121 on Sept 19, 2013 23:40:10 GMT -5
Not a Chevy thing, its just a keeping it simple and trouble free thing. Aren't you in the wrong section? Go Ford yourself...
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Post by fordpower111 on Sept 19, 2013 23:46:14 GMT -5
You got to help the weak and needy!
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Post by hemi1 on Sept 20, 2013 10:20:14 GMT -5
We have ran points in the past with no problems.Lately we have been running mopar electronic distributors.It's personal preference on wich set up you use.On our street and performance applications we use MSD.
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Post by reaper24 on Sept 20, 2013 11:11:07 GMT -5
I have used HEI on my 360s for years. It is a night and day difference in performance. IMO its worth the $35 to get the bushing from Winslow. Then you can just set a Buick distributor in.
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Post by dm440c on Sept 20, 2013 11:14:03 GMT -5
here we go....
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Post by Punisher 66J on Sept 20, 2013 18:52:12 GMT -5
Drop a Skip White HEI distributor in it should be in the poll, IMO I had always ran points till this year and I ran a skip white distributor and absolutely loved it. Sounds strange but, I honestly feel like my motor had more go. Maybe I am wrong but I like points or HEI. |
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Post by STROMI 121 on Sept 20, 2013 19:23:51 GMT -5
I am in no way claiming to know anything about Mopars. I was only saying that the poll should include the other option that is available. I have no preference because I have no experience running points or electronic. I am currently building my first Mopar and I bought a HEI distributor because it doesnt get any easier to install/setup than that.
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Post by hillbilly88x on Sept 29, 2013 13:41:51 GMT -5
Drop a Skip White HEI distributor in it should be in the poll, IMO I had always ran points till this year and I ran a skip white distributor and absolutely loved it. Sounds strange but, I honestly feel like my motor had more go. Maybe I am wrong but I like points or HEI. Same here ran points a few years but last 2 years put in the skip white hei ran much better brother got one this year says same thing |
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Post by seventyonehemicuda on Oct 31, 2013 17:16:22 GMT -5
Points ignition makes a WAY hotter spark. Especially for starting.
CarCraft Magazine did a shootout a few years back points vs gm hei vs msa ignition....
points actually made more horsepower.
not as reliable in the looooong run like todays cars but well set points will out preform everything else.
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