ZX distributor up to the task?

[datsunlover]

Just wondering if the zx electronic dizzy will work (and be reliable) in my soon to be rebuilt L28. I'm getting some head work done; shaved, heavier valve springs, and a cam instaled that, in theory, will make power up to 6500 rpm. (possbly higher) I'm just wondering if that electronic box will 'keep up' to that kind of reving? I plan on driving the hell out of this car on a regular basis btw. I have an MSD box w/rev limiter (got dirt cheep, and yes I know it works) that I could instal and do away with the 'little expencive black box' but my engine builder wants the MSD for one of his projects, and will knock some $$$ off what I owe him for the work he's doing on the head/engine.. What do you guys think?

[COZY Z COLE]

Read the start of this tech tip.....

 

http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/distributor/index.html

 

LARRY

[JMortensen]

It will work just fine, you might want to check the bushings and the advance mechanism, but the distributor in good condition is up to the task.

 

Check here for more info on bushing checking and repair: http://www.jrdemers.com/280ZX/distributor/distributor.html

[datsunlover]

cool.. Thanks. I'm a little tight for $$$ right now, so trading the MSD off for some of the engine build cost will be healpfull. I just wanted a second opinion (I thought the ZX dizzy would be ok, just didn't want to have to find another MSD box later on.) I have a spare zx dizzy as well, so I guess I'm good to go.