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Talkwrench · 04-13-2021, 07:11 PM

Came across this on a Y block site, seem like a good idea . Anyone tried one?
https://progressionignition.com/

JSeery · 04-13-2021, 07:26 PM

I have used something similar on a 5.0. After thing about it, it was a 351w.

AnthonyG · 04-13-2021, 10:23 PM

Looks pretty neat! A little pricy but I’ll bet other Distributor Mfgr’s will pick up the idea & it’ll get more competitive. Definitely like the idea!

jrvariel48 · 07-29-2022, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talkwrench

Came across this on a Y block site, seem like a good idea . Anyone tried one?
https://progressionignition.com/

I spoke with their tech support. They're not going to build a flathead unit so I asked about the small block chevy unit. I spoke to Charlieny and he said he could modify it. The distributor body is 2 pieces which Charlie said is not a problem. Charlie said the electronics would need to come out before I send it to him. Tech said yes it could be taken apart very carefully paying special attention to the 15 thou gap. I'd really like to pull the trigger on this distributor. It would be great to know exactly where my timing is and also have boost/timing control. One thing that threw me was they set the distributor at 10 degrees BTDC on the install video and said that step was very important. I'd have to call tech to see why that is because I don't know off hand. I'd also have to make my pulley for that.

cadillac512 · 07-29-2022, 12:41 PM

I just finished reading the installation instructions. The reason they say 10BTC to install the unit is the as-shipped program is set to 10 degrees fixed. That will let you start the engine, then after that you set your own timing map the way you want it. It should work great on a car like yours.

Terry

jrvariel48 · 07-29-2022, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cadillac512

I just finished reading the installation instructions. The reason they say 10BTC to install the unit is the as-shipped program is set to 10 degrees fixed. That will let you start the engine, then after that you set your own timing map the way you want it. It should work great on a car like yours.

Terry

AH! Thank you for clearing that up Terry! Yeah I think I need that distributer.

glennpm · 07-30-2022, 02:07 PM

Ooh, I like it except the cost. It would be just the distributor for my SBC with s/c!

Installation manual https://progressionignition.com/manuals

Glenn

petehoovie · 07-30-2022, 02:27 PM

tubman · 07-30-2022, 04:25 PM

I personally do not like the looks of HEI ignitions at all. Maybe these folks don't either, as they are also offering a small cap model for only $70 more.

04-13-2021, 07:11 PM	#1
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Anyone tried one of these "progression distributors" Came across this on a Y block site, seem like a good idea . Anyone tried one? https://progressionignition.com/ __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

04-13-2021, 07:26 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Anyone tried one of these "progression distributors" I have used something similar on a 5.0. After thing about it, it was a 351w. Last edited by JSeery; 04-14-2021 at 10:46 AM.

04-13-2021, 10:23 PM	#3
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,161	Re: Anyone tried one of these "progression distributors" Looks pretty neat! A little pricy but I’ll bet other Distributor Mfgr’s will pick up the idea & it’ll get more competitive. Definitely like the idea! __________________ Nomad

07-29-2022, 12:41 PM	#5
cadillac512 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas Posts: 917	Re: Anyone tried one of these "progression distributors" I just finished reading the installation instructions. The reason they say 10BTC to install the unit is the as-shipped program is set to 10 degrees fixed. That will let you start the engine, then after that you set your own timing map the way you want it. It should work great on a car like yours. Terry __________________ "It don't take but country smarts to solve the problem" (Smokey Yunick) '41 Merc Town Sedan / 260" 8CM engine '66 Fairlane four door / "warmed up" 302

07-30-2022, 02:07 PM	#7
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,979	Re: Anyone tried one of these "progression distributors" Ooh, I like it except the cost. It would be just the distributor for my SBC with s/c! Installation manual https://progressionignition.com/manuals Glenn Last edited by glennpm; 07-30-2022 at 02:28 PM.

07-30-2022, 02:27 PM	#8
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,063	Re: Anyone tried one of these "progression distributors" __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

07-30-2022, 04:25 PM	#9
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,299	Re: Anyone tried one of these "progression distributors" I personally do not like the looks of HEI ignitions at all. Maybe these folks don't either, as they are also offering a small cap model for only $70 more.

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