Distributor recomendation

[Rat Race]

for my 67 289 2bbl. For now Im just putting headers on and a dual exhaust, I just want something good and reliable for the street, and inexspensive.

 

[6Stang7]

a regular distributor with a pertronixs solid state installed.

 

[voipguy]

I have a Pertronix and definitely recommend it.

 

[66moneypit]

I have a Pertronix and definitely recommend it.

I have Pertronix as well. Actually I bought the HEI distributor. Less wires and works nice. You can get them from the majority of Mustang resellers.

 

[Rapid]

I have the Pertronix HEI also and like it. There are clearance issues because of the increased size.

 

[6Stang7]

I have the Pertronix HEI also and like it. There are clearance issues because of the increased size.

not sure what you mean.

 

[paintballtommy]

mallory unilite

 

[shotsy]

I have Pertronix as well. Actually I bought the HEI distributor. Less wires and works nice. You can get them from the majority of Mustang resellers.

I was looking at the $120.oo HEI setups for the 351C on e-bay
E-bay HEI for ford

are these worth a flip, I was planning on putting one in my 351C but dont want to waste the cash if it's not going to perform?

 

[TampaStang]

I use and like the mallory unilite

 

[66moneypit]

not sure what you mean.

What he means is the size of the distributor will probably restrict what type of air filter you use and could affect the monte carlo bar. I know in my particular case I had to use a smaller air filter than normal. 10" fit perfect and looks damn good .

 

[6Stang7]

really? cause i got a 14" with a wide cap and it fits. they touch, but it fits.

 

[redhotcomet]

Nice looking engine bay there 6stang7

 

[MustangMatt1966]

mallory

 

[66moneypit]

really? cause i got a 14" with a wide cap and it fits. they touch, but it fits.

Very nice bay... I wasn't crazy about them touching...that's why I went with the 10". Probably not a big deal but just something I didn't want. Just curious...have you tried a monte carlo bar with that setup ?

 

[66moneypit]

I was looking at the $120.oo HEI setups for the 351C on e-bay
E-bay HEI for ford

are these worth a flip, I was planning on putting one in my 351C but dont want to waste the cash if it's not going to perform?

If you get one off Ebay make sure you get a shipping quote before you buy it...

I ordered the Pertronix one which I love...I never saw them that cheap when I was looking. Doesn't mean they weren't out there though. Mine was $265

 

[6Stang7]

Nice looking engine bay there 6stang7

why thank you.

 

[6Stang7]

Very nice bay... I wasn't crazy about them touching...that's why I went with the 10". Probably not a big deal but just something I didn't want. Just curious...have you tried a monte carlo bar with that setup ?

no, i havent yet and i am probably going to get one. i was thinking about it fitting and it looks like it might not with the current set up. i'll let you all know if it does or doesnt when i get it.

 

[Rapid]

The Distributor is the size of a GM unit which is bigger around. I am running an Edelbrock intake and it has a place cast into it that hits where the locks hold the cap on if it turned too far. It is not that big a problem but it takes some work to get right.

 

[66moneypit]

no, i havent yet and i am probably going to get one. i was thinking about it fitting and it looks like it might not with the current set up. i'll let you all know if it does or doesnt when i get it.

I saw an earlier post where a guy said he had trouble with the MC bar and the HEI dist. You might want to PM just to save yourself some trouble...or hassles down the road.

 

[6Stang7]

did he use the curved one to the straight one?