SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: SSpeeDEMONSS on August 05, 2015, 12:32:37 AM
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I would like to get away from the old points style distributor that I have now. It works fine as is but I would like to upgrade it. What do you guys recommend? My friend that helped tune the carbs told me to just get the conversion cap for it but if I can do even better by completely swapping then I may just do that. Engine is a mildly modified 461 olds.
Garrett
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I'm a fan of the protronics flame thrower. I think it's a very good set up exp for the money. You don't have a full blown race motor so MSD is very expensive and not needed. Due to the tunnel ram I cannot run an HEI system or I would still would. I have had both systems and on a mid to mild motor I did not see a difference from one to the other.
BAM!
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The Pertronix Flame Thrower is a good choice. I'm using one currently and it's working great. Pertronix does offer a marine version if you want or need one. They offer two types of control modules also, one is pretty basic and compatible with separate CD ignition boxes (msd) or one that is equipped with its own CD unit with a built in RPM limiter.
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+2 on the pertronix, I have been running one for almost 7 years on my chevelle and never had an issue other than not tightening the clamp down bolt.....
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If you want to keep cost down, go to a junk yard and get an HEI unit. Get the lockout kit and lighter springs from MSD. simple and easy, plus you can get parts for them at any auto parts store.
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^^^ X2 on GM HEI, vacuum advance locked out and springs :thumbup:
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He mentioned he cant run HEI with his TR set up. MSD has a dizzy that runs with no box.
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Or convert what you have to electronic by using a Pertronix conversion kit.
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I run a pertronix kit on 2 boats they work fantastic.