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Re: electronic ignition

To: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Subject: Re: electronic ignition
From: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@iamerica.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 21:19:45 -0600
Cc: David Allen <dandr@mail.gwi.net>, mgb-v8@triumph.cs.utah.edu
Organization: Vintage Sporting Cars
References: <v01540b00b2be4c45d90f@[208.3.76.28]> <369937C7.43FFCFD9@erols.com>
Reply-to: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@iamerica.net>
Sender: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net
Jim, I ran a 6AL for several years in the race car w/o problems.  Woody
Cooper, the TR8 guy, who is well respected, uses the Mallory Hyfire, another
option.  Caveat, the typical MSD installation in a race car includes a
backup system.  John

Jim Stuart wrote:

> David-
>
> Yes, the 350 Buick HEI will fit, ran one for about a year. Big problem
> is hood clearance. It won't clear unless you extend the hood latch, for
> that " Hey- your hood is not latched!" look. Got tired of well meaning
> people telling me that, & took it out. Now  I have a Mallory magnetic
> dizzy with a HEI style cap. Dizzy is great, just want more firepower.
>
> I have the 6A MSD in my other car, no reliability problems, just want to
> know if, in the last 15 years, something better has come along.
>
> Jim




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