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Old May 13, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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I'm pretty sure my pip sensor is going out and im planning on swapping out the whole dizzy for a piece what's best way to go? most economical? and reliable?.. thank you
Old May 13, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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I see a many of people running stock style distributors running in the 5s in the 1/8th.
Old May 14, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by TrimDrip
I see a many of people running stock style distributors running in the 5s in the 1/8th.
oh ok, like what brand?.. accel?... where can i get one from?
Old May 14, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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I have run well in the 10s at over 130 mph with a stock distributor with no real problems. I think I would stay with a stock one and spend your money on something better for performance.
Old May 14, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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The best distributor you can put in your car... is the OEM one.
Old May 14, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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Old May 15, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by uedlose
I have run well in the 10s at over 130 mph with a stock distributor with no real problems. I think I would stay with a stock one and spend your money on something better for performance.
ok so where can i get a stock distributor? what about a Richporter Technology Distributor its a oe replacement. would that be okay i plan on bringing it into the 12's-11's.. would i have to change it out later. i dont wanna waste money ya know.
Old May 15, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NineFour5.0
ok so where can i get a stock distributor? what about a Richporter Technology Distributor its a oe replacement. would that be okay i plan on bringing it into the 12's-11's.. would i have to change it out later. i dont wanna waste money ya know.
"The best distributor you can put in your car... is the OEM one."

"I have run well in the 10s at over 130 mph with a stock distributor with no real problems. I think I would stay with a stock one and spend your money on something better for performance."

You could pick up an OEM replacement distributor from your local parts store.
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Originally Posted by NineFour5.0
ok so where can i get a stock distributor? what about a Richporter Technology Distributor its a oe replacement. would that be okay i plan on bringing it into the 12's-11's.. would i have to change it out later. i dont wanna waste money ya know.
Never heard of Richporter but if it is a OE replacement and has good electronics it should be fine and should work for you later down the road also.
Old May 15, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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OE replacement just means it fits like stock.

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