I have a tunnel ram that I'm going to be installing on my BBC from my past experience my HEI didn't fit. So will a MSD ready to run or MSD certified distributor work?  Also what MSD wires work with these?


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HEI won't fit,

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/msd-8489?seid=srese1&gclid=CODPovSs68kCFdBefgodTs4P0Q

And I like the msd 8.5 wires

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/msd-31949?seid=srese1&gclid=CPjY66Gt68kCFcRffgod8AoABA




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HEI won't fit,

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/msd-8489?seid=srese1&gclid=CODPovSs68kCFdBefgodTs4P0Q

And I like the msd 8.5 wires

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/msd-31949?seid=srese1&gclid=CPjY66Gt68kCFcRffgod8AoABA




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So I need a box with this distributer right?  Will the marine MSD or non marine one work?  Also does it need a crank trigger?


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It does need a crank trigger unfortunately. Doesn't matter what box.


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Ok cool. I just want to make sure if I buy it I buy the right stuff. I want to try and keep it all MSD if possible


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You can get the non trigger one MSD part number 84891


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Which one would you think is the best to use on a boat?


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Well, honestly if you are worried about the water run the blue box. I've always ran the digital boxes and have been fine.


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Sorry I was wondering which distributer you would run?  The non crank trigger or crank trigger. I'm not familiar with crank triggers at all.


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I would run the non crank trigger one because it's an extra 300 bucks to get the trigger from MSD. Idk what motor is on but for a lake hot rod or stock application I still say you won't need it.
If it was a full blow race boat, then I would run the crank trigger.


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Ok it's just a BBC with a cam, tunnel ram and big carb. I'm going to build it up next year but only roller rockers and some nice pistons and some other little things. Maybe like 500 hp or so. Trying to keep it reliable


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If you want to spend the extra money, by all means go with the trigger. But for now I would go with the non trigger one.


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Are the triggers complicated to get working right?


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Are the triggers complicated to get working right?


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It's all good, no they are not complicated at all and super easy to dial in. Iam not too sure about it working with a 4 point mount though.


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I've been running a Pertronix Flame-Thrower III ready to run distributor in my BBC for several years now without any problems.  I'm running it with an MSD coil and Wires also with no problems (and I'm pretty sure the distributor doesn't know that the coil and wires aren't the same brand  ). 

The Flame-Thrower III has a built in rev limiter, multiple sparks, billet housing (yada, yada, yada)...

Just another choice if you're looking for options.

Little dirty but you get the idea.


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Little dirty but you get the idea.


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Do I have to buy a coil also?


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Mite as well. Lol a regular flamethrower will do the job too.


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Ok one last question

Will these parts all work with each

http://www.msdignition.com/Products/Coils/Race/8222_-_High_Vibration_Blaster_Coil.aspx

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/msd-84891?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KEQiAhuSzBRDBoZfG56bK9-YBEiQARiPcZdN-5xxOkRFTE2dSwd7SXlFX7dILcRkuFG4nIMI8WNoaAoP-8P8HAQ

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/msd-6560?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KEQiAhuSzBRDBoZfG56bK9-YBEiQARiPcZVSF0Zfnv8QCFkC9hcvYxc_MtBymyezfMPCHaqP9JUwaAof_8P8HAQ

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/msd-31949?seid=srese1&gclid=CPjY66Gt68kCFcRffgod8AoABA






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