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corvetteronw | L98 distributor | ||
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I am in the process of SLP intake install with new injectors on my 91. I am also in the "while I'm in there" mode and along with other items I ordered a replacement MSD distributor from Summitt Racing. It came the day after I ordered it! Wow - fast service!
I ordered it on line and saw that it specifically fit the VIN "8" 91 Corvette. This is the L98 and not the LT5. I have not had time to look at the direction sheet that came with it but I see by looking at the box before I left for work today that it has an adjustable vacuum advance on it. The distributor I took off the car does NOT have an external vacuum advance canister on it. Did they send me the wrong distributor? Or do I just connect a vacuum line to one of the openings in my intake manifold (maybe with a "T" to an existing line?) Still at work and this is bothering me. Maybe the directions that come with the MSD will tell me what to do. |
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Posted on: 2010/7/30 1:36
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bogus | Re: L98 distributor | ||
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The LT5 was a lost spark system... no distributor!!!
It should looke identical to what you have, so I would say they shipped the wrong part... shocking... NOT. |
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Posted on: 2010/7/30 3:03
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vetteoz | Re: L98 distributor | ||
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If it has a vac can ;totally wrong Computer controlled dist for yours has large 4 wire plug out of dist base which reg HEI ( vac advance or not ) don't have [IMG]http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u309/vetteoz/electrical/DSCN2599_ezr2.jpg[/IMG] |
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Posted on: 2010/7/30 3:23
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corvetteronw | Re: L98 distributor | ||
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That is what I needed to know. I will go out to the pole barn and open up the box and look at it. Thank you! |
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Posted on: 2010/7/30 13:16
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BillH | Re: L98 distributor | ||
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They shipped what Ron ordered but, it's easy to miss that that distributor had a vacuum advance unless you really look over the part and description. Can Summit make a mistake, sure so can all the parts houses. Summit has 50+ damn distriburors listed for a 91, half with vac, half without. Jegs - 25 distributors listed for a 91 again, half & half. MSD website says - No distributors available for a 91 Ron, I'd call or email the MSD tech line. I've gotten very good service and quick answers from them. www.msdignitions.com . |
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Posted on: 2010/7/30 13:17
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vetteoz | Re: L98 distributor | ||
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BillH wrote: The only computer control compatible ( full electronic ) dist MSD makes that I am aware off is the MSD # 8366 A small cap remote coil dist identical to the one used in F-Bodies L98's and TBI trucks [IMG]http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u309/vetteoz/electrical/msd_8366.jpg[/IMG] |
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Posted on: 2010/7/30 13:28
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corvetteronw | Re: L98 distributor | ||
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Traded my old distributor in to NAPA for a rebuilt one. I also added an MSD cap and rotor and an Accell coil. I have to take the cap back as they gave me a clamp on style instead of a bolt down style.
I will be leaving the Tpi cover off now as this will show prettier. |
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Posted on: 2010/8/2 19:35
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CentralCoaster | Re: L98 distributor | ||
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Yeah, don't trust Summit's catalog as far as you can throw it. I always verify with the manufacturer.
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Posted on: 2010/8/3 5:27
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Woodstock | Re: L98 distributor | ||
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I have to take the cap back as they gave me a clamp on style instead of a bolt down style. No need to, just clip off the clamps and use the screws of your old cap. |
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Posted on: 2010/8/3 22:45
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pr0zac | Re: L98 distributor | ||
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good luck making that accel coil fit.
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Posted on: 2010/8/3 22:52
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