66 Charger 383...Need advice on MSD distributor

[dpreynolds]

I have no idea what is decent and what is not worth looking at, but my 383 currently has electronic ignition and the distributor needs replaced. I was advised to go with MSD, but don't know anything more than that when looking them up.  Does anyone have advice so I can get a decent one for $400 or less?
Thanks

Dave

dpreynolds00@comcast.net

[A383Wing]

why not just go with another electronic distributor instead of a $400 MSD system??

[dpreynolds]

I wanted to upgrade and only replace out once. It was advice that i go with MSD. Doesn't have to be $400, but I don't know anything about that component, so just looking for advice on that. If I was to go MSD, what would some reasonable options be...?

[A383Wing]

Complete MSD system is going to be $400 +....and that does not include the tach adaptor....and if I'm not mistaken, your 66 tach will not ever work with MSD

also, if your MSD system fails, where are you gonna get replacement parts? It not like these are sold on every auto parts corner

I have stock Chrysler Electronic ignition in both my 66's, works just fine

[dpreynolds]

I'll have a look at stock units and see what I can find.  Thanks!

[XH29N0G]

I am using an MSD system and it works fine, but I concur with what has been written above.  I also know there are discussions about firecore systems on the forum you could look up.  I bought a coil from Ron (firefighter3931) one of the moderators.  He knows a lot and is a supplier for firecore.  You might want to send a message to him to ask.  My guess is if a stock unit will work and be more cost effective for what you want/need, he will also advise for that.

[ODZKing]

Complete MSD system is going to be $400 +....and that does not include the tach adaptor....and if I'm not mistaken, your 66 tach will not ever work with MSD

also, if your MSD system fails, where are you gonna get replacement parts? It not like these are sold on every auto parts corner

I have stock Chrysler Electronic ignition in both my 66's, works just fine

I know many folks who have an MSD system love it but I didn't like the one I had and took it off my 73 (400HP).
Unless you plan to race the Chrysler EI system works fine and IF there is an issue, you can walk into a parts store and get a replacement part.
You can buy pieces or the entire set up. Info on my site here: http://www.retrorarities.com/EIconversion.htm

[dpreynolds]

I didn't see anything with the mechanical advance.  Did I miss it?

Complete MSD system is going to be $400 +....and that does not include the tach adaptor....and if I'm not mistaken, your 66 tach will not ever work with MSD

also, if your MSD system fails, where are you gonna get replacement parts? It not like these are sold on every auto parts corner

I have stock Chrysler Electronic ignition in both my 66's, works just fine

I know many folks who have an MSD system love it but I didn't like the one I had and took it off my 73 (400HP).
Unless you plan to race the Chrysler EI system works fine and IF there is an issue, you can walk into a parts store and get a replacement part.
You can buy pieces or the entire set up. Info on my site here: http://www.retrorarities.com/EIconversion.htm

[dpreynolds]

I appreciate everyone's help again. I think I found something that's NOT MSD and not 400 bucks, that will work with the tach also.
Thanks again!

[c00nhunterjoe]

The main problem with the factory style distributors is the advance. Without serious modification, you cannot get enough initial timing in a mild motor without having too much total timing.