Any distributors that can run without a box???

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02-24-2009, 11:49 AM

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Any distributors that can run without a box???

What distributors can run by themselves and do not require a box or brain to run with it?????? Looking for the most simple/dependable set-up.........

02-24-2009, 12:38 PM

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probably some variant of GM's hei maybe? Did they ever have a marine version? That would be my guess for most dependable.

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02-24-2009, 01:07 PM

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GM HEI or a version of it... I have a Proform Billett version that I use.. If you want to, there is a marine version I believe from MSD and or Mallory..

The one I have is vaccum adjustable and can also take adjustable springs..

Hope it helps..

02-24-2009, 01:34 PM

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The GM HEI marine version is called Voyager

I used a few of these systems with early EFI kits with out spark control in the mid 90s. The system comes with a coil and wire harness.
Mallory also make a nice billet version with USCG approval but I believe you would have to replace the IC module in the distributor.
MSD also make a nice billet version, but I do not believe it is USCG approved?

02-24-2009, 01:57 PM

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DUI, which is a GM HEI design.
http://www.performancedistributors.com/

02-25-2009, 09:31 AM

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What distributors can run by themselves and do not require a box or brain to run with it?????? Looking for the most simple/dependable set-up.........

Yup i have the billet HEI's from Summit in my 454's and i have been very pleased with the performance!

02-25-2009, 10:14 AM

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Buy the $125 one from auto zone. I know some guys who use these without ever failing.

1 wire for the tach and 1 wire for the ignition.

All in all done.