my name is jeff. i restored a 67 mustang with a 289/30 over. i want put a
You dont, because then you would lose spark advance - you use a Duraspark II dist.. Used in mid 70's to mid eighties small blocks.
You CAN use the TFI coil, however...
here's a good source of info.
If I was buying a whole ignition system, I don't think I'd fart around with used parts or even NOS stuff. MSD, Mallory and others can supply you with what you need to make a pretty painless installation...
I went with the Pertronix Ignitor II, which goes inside the stock housing and keeps the original look. VERY easy install - 15 minutes and done. Just a slight wire change. And you can either remove the old wire or leave it in place to keep the original look.
Like the brands mentions, I find it is doing a good job. Some may be better tan Pertronix, but I'm happy with it. I added the Pertronix Flamethrower coil, and an 8 mm wire set to match.
Pertronix and the others do make a complete distributor you can drop in... for a lot more bucks : 0 ) than an upgrade kit.
What's the reason for installing an '87 distributer? If you're going with fuel injection the I'd say yes but if you keep the non-roller cam you'd need to install a cast iron distributer gear on it otherwise your cam will lunch.
I like that combo myself. I'll recurve the distributer though.
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