Jellybean Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Why are modern American high performance engines still using a Distributor versus a modern ignition system? i.e. FORD RACING 427 https://fordperformanceracingparts.com/images/part/250x250/M-6007-Z427ART.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I think its because a lot of the aftermarket engines are used in period muscle car and hot rod builds, however they can easily be fitted with electronic ignition and fuel injectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I think its because a lot of the aftermarket engines are used in period muscle car and hot rod builds, however they can easily be fitted with electronic ignition and fuel injectors. I think your bang on, although alot seem to go to more modern things these days like the msd ignition setups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 As above. If you look at an LSX or a Coyote engine factory fitted to a new car, they have coilpacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Read there is restrictions in certain race series preventing modern ignition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 GM still supply an LS3 engine set up for a carburettor http://www.partsworldperformance.com/ls3-376-515-v8-crate-engine-19244552 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 You can spec old style orange valve covers for the LSX with 454 embossed in black from GM on crate motors. I guess modern style would look odd in a 67 Camaro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 "It's nice to see you've gone with the times and switched to electronic fuel injection" - 10 points to the person who gets it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 F & f 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 That is not a "modern" engine. It has PUSH RODS for God's sake. At best call it a "classic" engine, but modern it is not. The most eye opening things you can do for the average Yank is take them out in, or even let them drive, a modern, small European or Japanese performance car, and feed them decent food in modest quantities. Both can be life savers for them, too, in the long run You only have to work on say a Chrysler 300 to see how backwards the *h*% they turn out is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Talking of retro engines my brand new factory block arrived yesterday for my Volvo engine build. Apparently the lads in the service bays all came to look at it as they couldn't believe that A: They were still available and B: Anyone was mad enough to buy one At least it's OHC and FI though. It would have had a distributor but I'm afraid I will have to rid it such an encumbrance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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