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  1. 11-18-2015 02:59 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by jerry clayton View Post
    why not just use a stock ford dist and spend those dollars somewhere else?
    Jerry, I suggested that he should run a very strong ignition system because the motor will have high cylinder pressure with 11.19:1 SCR and a short cam, closing the intake valve sooner. He can get by with it without detonation because of the quality of the fuel he will use. I would even suggest tightening up the spark plug gap a little. I figured his DCR at 9.78:1....

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