So, I pulled the trigger and probably will be experiencing buyer's remorse veeerrrry soon.
I decided to purchase the MSD Street Fighter CD box. The corvette is really to be a daily driver. I want the idle as smooth as I can get it, the plugs clean, quick starts and a cleaned up rev range. At this point, I am not after power. Brian, I understand and appreciate you flagging that MSDs do fail particularly the parts made in China. I'll take the gamble. From what I read, these parts either fail fast or live happily. Placement is important as well. Under the dash or under the hood makes a significant difference in durability as does vibration insulation.
Also on the goody list: a new coil, plugs, plug wires, moroso advance curve kit.
For carburetion, I ordered a fuel pressure regulator, a bracket for it (a small luxury item), and a calibration kit.
I ordered a piston stop. As I am going to have all the plugs out anyway and I am going to invest and upgrade the ignition, it makes sense to be triple sure that TDC + pointer are 100% spot on.
Timing tape.
And finally, after much debate, a new intake manifold. I really want my heater hose functional. I hate the fact that it is hanging and plugged. That seems half-assed.
Stewart thermostat with flange predrilled and, if it fails, it fails open. Expensive but, I think worth it.
Finally, an insulating gasket for the carburetor.
Ouch !!!
Anyway, I am selling off some of my parts here and there to offset the cost (and buyer's remorse). I should be able to offset most of the expense if not all and then some. I have been meaning to flog quite a bit of equipment over the years but never got around to it. It is about time that I do the responsible thing.
