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Old 02-25-2023, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Don 79 TA View Post
so how much better is a crank trigger vs distributor?
more better for higher rpm?
i spin 6k-6500
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Don, So I was thinking about this, this morning.

A crank trigger signal for timing is much better in my opinion as like I've stated it's rock solid. Reason is you eliminate the timing chain and sprockets, distributor gear, Cam gear, out of the equation. This is was causes the timing to bounce around as the engine shakes when running. In the higher RPM's, maybe not so much bouncing around but I seen it with a timing light. Your taking a solid signal from the crank as it turns and sending it directly to the msd box or distributor. Hope this makes sense.

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