superbee620 Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 My question is my 78 has a remote ignition control module on the passenger side kick panel . If I replace the factory electronic distributor which needs the ignition module with a matchbox distributor. what do I need to do to the control module in the cab ? Splice wires , unplug it ??? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Other than the obvious visual looks, the remote igniter and the matchbox are the same. The large bulky remote igniter box was simply miniaturized and mounted on the side of the distributor. You can just leave it plugged in, or unplug and remove it, leaving the wiring. The matchbox can just be installed and wired like this... Ignore the 1.6 ohm coil. Use the '78 coil you already have. . Quote Link to comment
RLJ Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Mike, Circled in yellow in the picture. Is this to the factory electronic distributor? Do you know the correct wiring for it? Quote Link to comment
superbee620 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) That’s a GM ignition control module that’s circled. They work fine with the 78 distributor. Edited July 13, 2021 by superbee620 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Just ignore the 1.6 ohm coil... Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Since the matchbox dizzy's are getting harder to find, we have recently started using the earlier "mag pick up" style dizzy's ie the 1978 620, replacing the big bulky remote ignition box with the Chevy HEI module..............work out great! MSD sells their own high quality HEI module, but you can also buy cheap aftermarket, made at the Wuhan Labs in China! You should also buy the OEM Chevy finned aluminum "base" that holds the HEI module. The HEI module mounts to the finned base & keeps the module cool. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) YOu sure the MSD is Not made in China? I seen even their stuff is chinese now. But that great about using those distributor I have one lying around also Summit sell those modules pretty cheap even the usa made ones Edited July 29, 2021 by banzai510(hainz) Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Find a '76 Camaro and pull it out if you want quality and cheap. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 hour ago, datzenmike said: Find a '76 Camaro and pull it out if you want quality and cheap. Can you find them? Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.