Smaller distributor available for 350?

[PJTPW]

I'm looking for options for a smaller diameter, shorter, distributor for my buggy. I'm trying to get the motor back further and lower. What are my options?

I'm kind of new to the GM stuff

Ryan

 

[pauly383]

Most guys run smaller diameter caps for tunnel ram and blower fitments . Mallory makes a nice one . Another alternative is an old points unit converted to electronic ignition .

Now if you want short height , this is it

 

[nvrenuf]

Mallory makes the smallest dia distributor I've seen but it's not shorter. Maybe check out distributors for blower applications to see if something smaller is offered.

 

[mrk5]

I have the MSD Pro-Billet distributor that is a direct replacement for HEI. It is about the diameter of typical points style distributor. It is not shorter, though.

 

[Roz]

i second mallory- good dist and ignition stuff
i have one

 

[Mad-Dog]

If the smallest/shortest distributor is still too big/tall then you could use a crank-fired system with a distributorless ignition (1 coil per cylinder).

you would have to modify a distributor by cutting it off at the top of the collar where it is held into the manifold, this would serve only to hold the oil-pump driveshaft in place.
Then weld a small cap over the top of the modified dist. to seal the elements out as they would run down between the shaft and housing.