electronic igntion choice

[jg95z28]

I've used a Mallory Unilite and was 100% happy. Currently I'm still running the stock points units on both 327s, but I'll probably swap one or both soon. I'm probably going with Dave's HEI at that point.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I too am using the Mallory Uni-lite setup, but have not run the original points setup to compare against. I'm inclined to remove the Mallory setup after receiving a ride in an 11k mile Deuce that was shifted into 2nd gear at 7,200 rpm - while my mouth was hung open. If good points can take take that rpm, then I'm putting them in rather than run the risk of one of these breakerless systems failing me - I'll already have the distributor out for my pending cam change

[Salvatore]

Shifted at 7,700 with a single point corvette distributor. NEVER had a problem. Roller cam, Tarantula intake, 750 double pumper,angle plug heads, 488 gears, stock LT1 pistons with the top ring grove moved up. Muncie 4 speed with Trans End parts. Lakewood Bars,stock axles, stock GM ring and pinnon, 9" tires. NO tied frame. 3,250 lbs. Those were the days. Didn't get to technical, because it wasn't very technical. Stuck to the basics. 11.50's at 122mph Ran A/Bracket or D/FX circa 1973-75. 1969 Chevy SS nova bought new at Mullin Chevrolet, Ambler, Pa. April 1969 Loved it! Wish I still had it! Sam

[SamLBInj]

""Roller cam, Tarantula intake, 750 double pumper,angle plug heads, 488 gears, stock LT1 pistons ""
Damn, We live in the same world! Slap on a set of Hookers and we got a real runner!...I love those Tarantula intake Manifolds!
Sam

[Salvatore]

Right on! Sammy.

[hvychev]

sc69sam Rules!! A true old hot rodder!

[Salvatore]

Hey Frank, You are right about being old!

[NCGuy68]

If you truely have the original distributor, keep it. After all, it was born with the car.

Mallory, Echlin and others make 'heavy duty' points that can take 7K rpm runs on a mild motor like yours. The key is to make sure the dist. is solid. Biggest problem with them is worn bushings, excessive end play and point plate wobble all of which can be corrected. Keep in mind too, that the engine wire harness and coil itself must be up to snuff for good performance. Don't overlook the battery either. You need at least 14V or better.

I suggest you send the dist. to Jerry MacNeish at www.z28camaro.com. He does a nice job of 'blue printing' and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the results.