2eighTZ4me Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Since I won't be able to use my Electromotive crank fire ignition on my 78 due to the AC bracket, I'm on the hunt for a 'better' ignition setup/distributor. Currently have a stock dizzy with a MSD 6AL box. That thing is a piece of shizzle. It has died on me twice and I'm tired of sending it back in for a $70 repair every time it farts. I have NO idea why I have to screw with my timing when just running a coil without the MSD box. I have to advance the timing an insane amount just for the car to run. But that's a topic for another discussion. So - I'm looking for another ignition setup that is rock solid reliable, and powerful. What are you all using, and with/without success/issues. Edited September 26, 2011 by 2eighTZ4me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 The stock 78 distributor should work fine with an HEI module. $25, two extra wires from the coil, two wires from the pickup coil to the module and some mount fabricating and you should be running, with no questions about when the spark should happen. The stock 78 coil works fine with HEI also. Don't forget to leave the blue wire from the harness connected to coil negative so your tach works and the ECU gets its pulse. If you want more spark, get the performance module from Accel or similar and a coil to match. You probably know all this, but it's quick and easy if you're in a hurry. Probably the "best" for a low budget, not near Electromotive level though. p.s. "Best" in the title is a forum rule-breaker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2eighTZ4me Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Oops - didn't catch that one. All fixed. I don't care about cheapest route - I just want reliable - and it may well be that the HEI IS a good choice. Just feeling out the responses from what everyone else is using. Thanks for the catch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Check these out. I've had good results with them. http://www.mwignitions.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightoftheRound Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I use the low amp race version of the Pertronix "Flamethrower" ignitor along with a Z31 coil. I have the gap set to .045 and the car runs awesome. It's a relatively stock L28ET though, only other mods being exhaust, intercooler and higher exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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