unilite with MSD?'s

rod · 05-07-2010, 12:46 PM

is a Mallory unilite usable on a real race car? assuming that it is wired correctly, is there a potential trouble point? will it trigger an MSD 7AL?

thanks rod

Everett Vassar · 05-07-2010, 01:10 PM

I ran a unilite dist with a 6AL box for years with no issues.

cad · 05-07-2010, 01:52 PM

It will work with MSD. I ran one back in the early 90s. Make sure the Mallory has been updated. The small cap, original design had a tab that would break and allow the distributor weights to swing way out and rub the housing, and, thus, be way advanced.
You would prob be happier with a MSD distr in that it is virtually zero maintenance.

Jim Kaekel · 05-07-2010, 03:13 PM

I ran a Unilite as well for years on my Olds stocker with an MSD 6T ignition and never had a problem. I was told to carry a spare Unilite module by a couple of people and did so for years, but have yet to use it. I have since transplanted that distributor to my street car with a MSD 6AL.

rod · 05-08-2010, 01:40 PM

OK thanks all. i have a spare mod. and will take it along. i plan on using a stock Chevy dist. i like the advance weight access much better.
appreciate your time and answers.
rod

Wade_Owens · 05-08-2010, 07:34 PM

Yep, I ran one up until this year. Had to weld the advance up and removed all the unneeded items. (but, it appears you want the advance?)The wires dont match up to the MSD, but, it doesnt matter. Just set the timing as normal.

BUT, if you want a better deal for less money, call ICE Ignition. It costs less money, makes more power and torque AND weighs less.

Wade O

05-07-2010, 12:46 PM	#1
rod Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kingman, NW AZ. in the middle of the longest stretch of Route 66 Posts: 313 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	unilite with MSD?'s is a Mallory unilite usable on a real race car? assuming that it is wired correctly, is there a potential trouble point? will it trigger an MSD 7AL? thanks rod

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Everett Vassar Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kennedale,Tx Posts: 227 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: unilite with MSD?'s I ran a unilite dist with a 6AL box for years with no issues.

05-07-2010, 01:52 PM	#3
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 691 Likes: 188 Liked 87 Times in 48 Posts	Re: unilite with MSD?'s It will work with MSD. I ran one back in the early 90s. Make sure the Mallory has been updated. The small cap, original design had a tab that would break and allow the distributor weights to swing way out and rub the housing, and, thus, be way advanced. You would prob be happier with a MSD distr in that it is virtually zero maintenance.

05-07-2010, 03:13 PM	#4
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,226 Likes: 133 Liked 529 Times in 107 Posts	Re: unilite with MSD?'s I ran a Unilite as well for years on my Olds stocker with an MSD 6T ignition and never had a problem. I was told to carry a spare Unilite module by a couple of people and did so for years, but have yet to use it. I have since transplanted that distributor to my street car with a MSD 6AL. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

05-08-2010, 01:40 PM	#5
rod Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kingman, NW AZ. in the middle of the longest stretch of Route 66 Posts: 313 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: unilite with MSD?'s OK thanks all. i have a spare mod. and will take it along. i plan on using a stock Chevy dist. i like the advance weight access much better. appreciate your time and answers. rod

05-08-2010, 07:34 PM	#6
Wade_Owens Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 578 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: unilite with MSD?'s Yep, I ran one up until this year. Had to weld the advance up and removed all the unneeded items. (but, it appears you want the advance?)The wires dont match up to the MSD, but, it doesnt matter. Just set the timing as normal. BUT, if you want a better deal for less money, call ICE Ignition. It costs less money, makes more power and torque AND weighs less. Wade O