distributer?

WADS56 · 12-12-2002, 10:16 AM

Would I be able to use my 5.0 distributer on a carbed motor? If so, how would it know when to advance?

wade

andy669 · 12-12-2002, 10:35 AM

Wade, I dont think you can use a Dist. with a TFI on a carbed car. I'm using a MSD 8582. You may want to lock in your total timing, then use a start retard if you need to.

Andy

WADS56 · 12-12-2002, 02:04 PM

If I can get it to fire I think I can get it to work. I am looking at the msd timing computer. The way it would work is I would set my distributer to 32-35btd, and the computer pulls out 20 on the start, and slowley brings it back to full advance at 3000rpm.

The PIP off the TFI is the signl wire right? If so that should trigger the ignition.

Barry Jackson · 12-16-2002, 01:19 PM

I am using a duraspark 1 with a 351W carb motor. There are plenty of them around.

86GT · 12-16-2002, 05:22 PM

I have the 8582 MSD unit as well, but I had to get a different cam gear to work with the cam I have. Other than that, I was told to get a stock distributor from an 85 Carb'd stang. That way its still duraspark, steel cam gear, and fairly inexpensive. I don't think using the TFI dizzy will work, but hey, anything is possible with the right inginuitey. The only thing I have to see is if my oil pump d/s will work with my distributor.

12-12-2002, 10:16 AM	#1
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	distributer? Would I be able to use my 5.0 distributer on a carbed motor? If so, how would it know when to advance? wade __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

12-12-2002, 10:35 AM	#2
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Wade, I dont think you can use a Dist. with a TFI on a carbed car. I'm using a MSD 8582. You may want to lock in your total timing, then use a start retard if you need to. Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

12-12-2002, 02:04 PM	#3
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	If I can get it to fire I think I can get it to work. I am looking at the msd timing computer. The way it would work is I would set my distributer to 32-35btd, and the computer pulls out 20 on the start, and slowley brings it back to full advance at 3000rpm. The PIP off the TFI is the signl wire right? If so that should trigger the ignition. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

12-16-2002, 01:19 PM	#4
Barry Jackson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Pitts. Pa. USA Posts: 61	distributor I am using a duraspark 1 with a 351W carb motor. There are plenty of them around. __________________ 87 LX, 74 351W, performer plus intake, holley 750, vac sec., 78 prim. 80 sec., 50 pump: Wolverine cam 292-512, windsor heads, ported 3 angle valve, 4:10 rear, AOD, Lentech valve body w/ 10'' converter. No time slips yet!

12-16-2002, 05:22 PM	#5
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	I have the 8582 MSD unit as well, but I had to get a different cam gear to work with the cam I have. Other than that, I was told to get a stock distributor from an 85 Carb'd stang. That way its still duraspark, steel cam gear, and fairly inexpensive. I don't think using the TFI dizzy will work, but hey, anything is possible with the right inginuitey. The only thing I have to see is if my oil pump d/s will work with my distributor. __________________ 2002 Windsor Weekend Q16 Qualifier

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