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Does anyone know if the MSD8577 will fit (height that is) under the engine cover?

I currently have a MSD8580 which I've discovered in my "search and destroy mission" that the advance is locked. And I mean like bad distributor and not where someone did the 180degree lock method.

(Imagine my suprise when I was looking for total advance today and saw 10-10-10-10....even at 3K)........Kinda explains where the lacking power was.


So.........I'd like to replace it with the 8577 to get the smaller diameter cap.


Thanks,
Bob
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Sure does, with room to spare.

I gotta add this. Installed the BarryGrant 650 SpeedDemon, holley red pump new MSD8577 (initial@10, silver bushing, 2 light silver springs).........the summary.

HOLY CRAP (think thats spelled right).

The nose of the car stayed up, planted me in the seat, and kept on going. (and no ping).....WOW WOW and WOW !!!!!!!!!!


Bob
Joel. The manifold is a EB/Performer, and the carb is the 650cfm SpeedDemon w/elec choke and vac secs. The jets are 70 and 78. 4curb idle adjustments also. (basically the std setup you get out-of-the-box).

I can "mash it down" with zero bog and LOTS of pull. (and I've got my initial set to 10degrees). I'm very VERY pleased with the carb.
I also ran the Holley Red fuel pump (self regulated at 7psi) into it with the BG dual feed line with fitting for the Russel liquid filled gauge.

Looks excellent on the car. (btw).


Bob
Joel. (my appoligies). Forgot to answer one question.

For the most part, yes it was a "bolt on". I only had to make a minor adjustment to the throttle linkage mounting bracket from the previous setup......and that took all of 15minutes.

The PCV input is in the rear, and the vac lines (if you use them) are on the right front side.

Bob
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