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Re: Tunnel ram distributor
« Reply #25 on: December 22, 2015, 07:45:13 PM »
Everything there would make a nice set up except for the Toyota ignition wires.

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Re: Tunnel ram distributor
« Reply #26 on: December 22, 2015, 08:51:30 PM »

Everything there would make a nice set up except for the Toyota ignition wires.

Lol fair enough I will make sure I get the right wires.


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Re: Tunnel ram distributor
« Reply #27 on: December 22, 2015, 08:51:47 PM »

Yup 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🚤💦🍻


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Re: Tunnel ram distributor
« Reply #28 on: December 22, 2015, 09:09:49 PM »

Everything there would make a nice set up except for the Toyota ignition wires.

Are these better?

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/msd-31199




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Re: Tunnel ram distributor
« Reply #30 on: December 23, 2015, 05:46:00 AM »
I like the MSD universal sets because I prefer to taylor my wires to fit.  On the boat I used the 90 degree boots at the spark plugs and ran the wires under the header to the rear and up and didn't require the heat socks.  On my daughters truck I used the straight boots and had to use 4 socks where the boot rested on the tubes.

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Re: Tunnel ram distributor
« Reply #31 on: December 23, 2015, 05:53:53 AM »

I like the MSD universal sets because I prefer to taylor my wires to fit.  On the boat I used the 90 degree boots at the spark plugs and ran the wires under the header to the rear and up and didn't require the heat socks.  On my daughters truck I used the straight boots and had to use 4 socks where the boot rested on the tubes.

Ok good to know thank you. I think I will go with 90 degree one. I'll post everything after I buy it.


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Re: Tunnel ram distributor
« Reply #32 on: December 23, 2015, 08:17:20 AM »
I like the MSD universal sets because I prefer to taylor my wires to fit.  On the boat I used the 90 degree boots at the spark plugs and ran the wires under the header to the rear and up and didn't require the heat socks.  On my daughters truck I used the straight boots and had to use 4 socks where the boot rested on the tubes.

This is often referred to as "Corvette style" just for reference.

Do you remember the Jacobs Ignition wires with the ceramic ends?

Super trick.

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Re: Tunnel ram distributor
« Reply #33 on: December 23, 2015, 09:28:33 PM »

This is often referred to as "Corvette style" just for reference.

Do you remember the Jacobs Ignition wires with the ceramic ends?

Super trick.

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What are Jacob wires?


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Re: Tunnel ram distributor
« Reply #34 on: December 23, 2015, 10:55:48 PM »
What are Jacob wires?


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They're not available anymore, but they were quality pieces.

I have a Jacobs ignition system on my motor home.

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« Reply #35 on: December 23, 2015, 11:11:13 PM »
Sorry the thread Jack but what is the advantage of a crank trigger over a standard msd billet dizzy?


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« Reply #36 on: December 23, 2015, 11:30:50 PM »
Sorry the thread Jack but what is the advantage of a crank trigger over a standard msd billet dizzy?


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Think of it this way.

The conventional distributor is driven from the camshaft which is driven by a chain and sprockets, belt and pulleys or gears, and then ultimately to another worm gear. The opportunity for inaccuracies are pretty strong.

The crank trigger is signaled right off the crank. No potential for slop and way fewer moving parts. Don't have to worry about distorting components either (cam twist etc.)

An even larger advantage is that you can literally see the timing changes in increments of a half of a degree, even less if you really want to split hairs.
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Re: Tunnel ram distributor
« Reply #37 on: December 23, 2015, 11:31:33 PM »
Think of it this way.

The conventional distributor is driven from the camshaft which is driven by a chain and sprockets, belt and pulleys or gears, and then ultimately to another worm gear. The opportunity for inaccuracies are pretty strong.

The crank trigger is signaled right off the crank. No potential for slop and way fewer moving parts.

An even larger advantage is that you can literally see the timing changes in increments of a half of a degree, even less if you really want to split hairs.

Oh, and they look sik as phuk.

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Re: Tunnel ram distributor
« Reply #38 on: December 24, 2015, 09:38:32 AM »

Do you remember the Jacobs Ignition wires with the ceramic ends?

Super trick.

GT

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Re: Tunnel ram distributor
« Reply #39 on: December 24, 2015, 11:06:01 AM »

Think of it this way.

The conventional distributor is driven from the camshaft which is driven by a chain and sprockets, belt and pulleys or gears, and then ultimately to another worm gear. The opportunity for inaccuracies are pretty strong.

The crank trigger is signaled right off the crank. No potential for slop and way fewer moving parts. Don't have to worry about distorting components either (cam twist etc.)

An even larger advantage is that you can literally see the timing changes in increments of a half of a degree, even less if you really want to split hairs.

That's really good to know. How about installing them and getting the engine to run right? 


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Re: Tunnel ram distributor
« Reply #40 on: December 24, 2015, 12:09:54 PM »

Think of it this way.

The conventional distributor is driven from the camshaft which is driven by a chain and sprockets, belt and pulleys or gears, and then ultimately to another worm gear. The opportunity for inaccuracies are pretty strong.

The crank trigger is signaled right off the crank. No potential for slop and way fewer moving parts. Don't have to worry about distorting components either (cam twist etc.)

An even larger advantage is that you can literally see the timing changes in increments of a half of a degree, even less if you really want to split hairs.

Ok makes sense, so with that setup do you lose mechanical advance and just run locked out timing?


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« Reply #41 on: December 24, 2015, 01:11:18 PM »
Ok makes sense, so with that setup do you lose mechanical advance and just run locked out timing?


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An ignition controller can be used to control the timing. You can get stupid exotic with ignition systems these days.

You can do it with a manual dash mounted control, or with an elaborate ecu of sorts.

Honestly all you would need is a start retard module in most cases.

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