What ignition, distributor, fuel pump, and alternator should I use?

[wickedmach1]

What type of ignition, distributor, and alternator would be best for this combo? Also, should I use a electric or mechanical fuel pump?


1970 Mustang Mach 1
Baer Disc Brakes Front and Rear
Caltracs Traction Bars
5-Speed Tremec TKO600
3.50 rear gears w/ Detroit TrueTrac Differential
1969 351w block bored to 4.030"
SCAT 393 Forged 4340 Crankshaft
Probe Forged Pistons
Probe Lightweight 4340 Rods
Calculated Compression = 10.3:1
Edelbrock Victor Jr. Intake
AFR 205 Cylinder Heads
CompCams Pro Magnum 1.6 Rocker Arms
CompCams Link Style Hydraulic Lifters
Biggs 750 Carburetor
1 3/4" Longtube Headers

 

[86T-Top]

My choice would be the following:

MSD box, Ford Duraspark distributor ( you can run an aftermarket distributor if you like), 3G alternator, electric fuel pump with a regulator.

Mario

 

[Rusty67]

My choice would be the following:

MSD box, Ford Duraspark distributor ( you can run an aftermarket distributor if you like), 3G alternator, electric fuel pump with a regulator.

Mario

Great budget setup right there. I'm not into electric fuel pumps myself.

 

[iskwezm]

MSD Digital 6 with pro billet distributor and 3G alternator.

the fuel pump is your choice.A electric adds wiring and a little more work, but i like mine.

 

[brianj5600]

...A electric adds wiring and a little more work...

A little more noise too. I run one, but also plan on a power adder, so I feel it is a good choice. Do some research on guiet ones if you go electric. If you go mechanical research get one that will support you hp level.

 

[rbohm]

My choice would be the following:

MSD box, Ford Duraspark distributor ( you can run an aftermarket distributor if you like), 3G alternator, electric fuel pump with a regulator.

Mario

excellent choices, my only change would be to use a chrysler ignition box rather than the msd just to save even more money, and make the wiring simpler.

 

[69gmachine]

The Duraspark is rock solid and simple, but if you want to keep an original appearance, install a Pertronix Ignitor II. Or even better, send your distributor to BR Motorsports Ignitioneering. They'll blue print your original distributor and install the Pertronix for you. They'll also set up the timing curve based on your specific combination. I've been very happy with mine so far.

When I ran my car as a daily driver I used the Duraspark and I have to say it's great for reliability. This go-around the engine is much wilder but I'm going for stealth (if that's possible with a candy-apple red Mach 1 with reflective side stripes). I painted the block, heads, water pump and intake Ford blue although only the block is from Ford. I'm using a lot of NOS and reproduction detail stuff to give the appearance it's a Melvin restoration.

I prefer the mechanical pumps. The Carter can be made to support 700 HP by changing springs, valves and opening up the ports. They quit when the engine quits, so less risk of a fire in a crash.

 

[wickedmach1]

I see that MSD makes a distributor that is specifically for a Victor Jr. Intake? Is there a space issue on the 351w?

What exactly is needed for my ignition system for MY engine combo? I see ignition boxes, ignition coils, and power filters. What do all of these do? I need a little help. Thanks.

 

[xoxbxfx]

I would go MSD Billet dist, MSD 6AL ignition box, MSD Blaster 2/3 coil, and some new wires. For fuel, Id stay mechanical. There are no huge benefits to swap to an efi pump unless you are running some MAJOR power and need lots of fuel flow. A high flow mech pump should pull plenty of fuel.

The ignition box controls when the spark is going to fire, the coil takes 12v and turns it into 1000's of volts to create spark and I dont know what a power filter is but you wont need one.

 

[Shamus O'toole]

Just a little fact. MSD uses the same magnetic pick up as the duraspark. You can save around $200 by using a duraspark dis. and have an original look.

 

[Rusty67]

Just a little fact. MSD uses the same magnetic pick up as the duraspark. You can save around $200 by using a duraspark dis. and have an original look.

This is very true. Some poeple want to pay for the look. The only advantage is that MSD makes a smaller body distributor if you need the clearance for what ever reason. This can cause spark scatter but if you need the clearance you need the clearnace.