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Will this distributor work for a carb to efi setup?

   
Old 11-26-2009, 06:48 PM
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I already have an aftermarket msd coil, running at the end of my budget and dont want to purchase a costly distributor and controller right now. Looks like this one should be an easy setup.
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Old 11-26-2009, 08:13 PM
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that distributor is not going to work for a fuel injected setup. the fuel injected engines do not use vacuum advance like that is on the distributor. the f.i. engines computer advances timing based on engine parameters. fuel injected engine also have a control module on the distributor that runs the igniton coil.
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Old 11-26-2009, 09:00 PM
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you can purchase a reman one inexpensive at your local parts store
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Old 11-27-2009, 07:29 AM
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sorry meant to say for an efi to carb setup
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as is, answer is still no....you need a dizzy with a steel gear on it for roller cam set ups
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Old 11-27-2009, 04:17 PM
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One designed for a 85 GT 5-speed will work.
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Old 11-27-2009, 04:51 PM
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^ then i dont have any way to trigger the ignition thought right?
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Old 11-27-2009, 05:58 PM
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The 85 Gt dizzy has the magnetic pick-up in it that should trigger the ignition. It triggers the Duraspark II box used in the 85 Mustang.
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