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Old 07-20-2004, 12:38 PM
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I am building an engine for my 76 coupe.
Which HEI distributors plug into my existing distributor wiring?
I was leaning towards Mallory. What are you guys using?
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Old 07-20-2004, 12:41 PM
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What's wrong with the original GM unit? It's reliable and plugs right up!
Old 07-21-2004, 07:44 AM
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That would be great but I sold the complete motor and started fresh with a 4 bolt main high nickel block. Everything is new.
So, do the Mallory's or Accel's wire up to the tach and stuff?
If not is it easy to wire up ???
Old 07-21-2004, 07:55 AM
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I am pretty sure the Accell is a direct plug in. Not familiar with the Mallory unit, but I can't believe either would be hard to hook up.
Old 07-21-2004, 02:03 PM
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I just put in the MSD. A no brainer. Very easy to adjust the max advance and the spring rate for bringing the advance in. The unit did not have an adjustable vacuum advance, which I understand that either the cheaper Mallory or Accel unit has.
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the accel unit wired directly to the tach and it operates fine

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