Stubborn starting question...

BillGrissom said

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Since you have a small block engine, cheapest is to buy a new ready-to-run HEI distributor ($45 ebay). Simple wiring connections. The Mopar electronic kits are quite difficult to wire and cost >$150. HEI gives a stronger spark, especially if you get an e-core coil (~$20 ebay). Many posts here, mostly good reviews though one guy reported he has seen failures of the distributor bearing (or bushing) in a few customer cars.

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FWIW, I really like the idea of the all-in-one distributor, but I'm still not buying chinese if I can help it. If those were US built and maybe had real bearings, they'd cost at least $150.

Not to be argumentative, but I'll stand by my recommendation of a MOPAR kit from a reputable performance oriented shop. Since the O.P. is a relative newbie to our wonderful MOPAR world, I think the great deal of info available on switching points for MOPAR electronic ignition offers the best option for him.

Of course, as always, I might be wrong!

BC