Re: Modern distributor for '38 Su8

Posted by occaswright On 2011/12/12 13:36:44

Thanks to all on the replies. I'll check out the Chevy YouTube video, and would be encouraging of trying the GM HEI.One question, beyond the machining, wouldn't the advance curve need to be changed to match the Autolite? So there is more to it than just fitting the unit. I was thinking of a vacuum advance set-up. Also would there need to be some match with the coil? This is something I'd like to try and then report back on. We already have an adapter for a two-barrel Holley, and we plan on try it versus the stock EE-23. The engine is currently on its own self-contained stand, so we have plenty of latitude to experiment while the rest of the car is being restored.