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Cuda416 said
But I'm also looking for something with performance in mind, meaning something like the MP in which I can adjust the total advance to whatever I want/need. I know someone will suggest the plate that's available and that's a very legit option, but I'd rather not depend on something like that for every distributor I ever mess with.

The plate is not usually a good option because it impacts the mid and high rpm of the curve. Most factory electronic distributors (and points distributors from '68 up) the problem performance enthusiasts face is the low rpm advance is too long and too quick. This was done to offset the retarded initial timing needed to reduce HC at idle.

Cuda416 said
Maybe these factory units are simply about as budget as one can get. With that, the "plate" is less of a hit since at that point, as long as everything is "good", I'm all in for 45 bucks. Even for a cheap *** like me, that's not bad.

First thing needed is to measure what is in there now. Timing tape, timing light, and tach are the things to spend precious dollars on.
Then, if the advance is too quick and long between idle rpm and 1800 rpm, weld and file like I showed Rockable here