sammicurr86

Need to get a new distributor for the 70 Cutlass 350? What models/brands do you guys recommend? Want to increase performance and reliability. Thanks

MDchanic

What's wrong with the old one?

- Eric

Fun71

Unless your old distributor has some issues, a new one won't increase performance.

I had an original points distributor set up with quality points, cap, rotor, recurve kit, and an aftermarket performance coil. It worked well to 6000 RPM. I swapped to a GM HEI distributor with quality cap, rotor, module, recurve kit, and a performance aftermarket coil. There was no absolutely difference in performance between the two.

edzolz

If you truley have to replace yours, DO NOT BUY ONE OF THE CHINESE KNOCKOFFS, They do not fit the block and they wear out long before a good brand will. I would recommend a Pertronix, an MSD, Mallory, or any name brand. It might be more costly, but better value in the long run.

88 Cutty Classic

Dui dui dui dui dui dui davis unified ignition!!!

76olds

X2, I'm happy with the DUI unit I purchased. A little expensive but good quality.

Eric

70cutty

MSD 8529. Very happy with it.

droptopron

Again, what is wrong with the one you have & what is the specs on the engine?

Octania

"Want to increase performance and reliability"


This may not be the best path for that destination.

quaddriver

an hei install (good luck finding used ones) will fire plugs in oil and they dont break too often.

Otherwise I dont see the words 'cheap part' next to too many of the new alternatives out there today

walkerkj

I bought an Olds HEI on eBay for $42. No more pow pow pow thru the exhaust when I remove my foot from the pedal. Works great and has lasted many miles. much better than points.

MDchanic

A 1979 Hurst Olds already had an HEI distributor when it left the factory.

... Unless you mean a different car than the one listed under your avatar.

- Eric

walkerkj

You are correct. I replaced the factory HEI with another one. There was a noticeable increase in performance. More complete burn in combustion chamber and none or much less in exhaust.

oldcutlass

Aahhh, the butt dyno is strong in this one.

MDchanic

... And the Olfactory Mixometer.

- Eric

76olds

[QUOTE=walkerkj;928672] No more pow pow pow.

Sounds like they took alot of guns off the streets in your neighbourhood.