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SMOKEDYA

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Gonna do a turbo on my 351w what box do i need for it?Is a msd 6al ok it's part number 6420.Also is the rear main on a 74 a one piece or two anyone know? peace









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i think 6462 would be a good one for a boosted motor. u can pull timing out under boost.
 

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Is this nessary even with a tune?peace







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I don't use a boost retard on mine (blower) because it's tuned, only a 6AL.
 
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