What is The Best Bosch Distributor for 66 Solex Cams?

[Paul Rodelo]

What is The Best Bosch Distributor for 66 Solex Cams?

Is the Bosch 0 231 159 001 cast iron distributor best with 66 solex cams?
I also have a 005(E) and 007(S) to choose from.
Note: I run Pentronix.

Thanks,

Paul Rodelo

[304065]

001

The Pertronix is useful, as long as you have upgraded the coil too. It can switch about seven amps, which means you can use a coil with lower primary resistance, to allow the magnetic field to build up quicker between high-RPM igniton events. But when the Pertronix fails, it does so with no external indication, so keep a set of points and condenser in the glove box. . . and know how to install them at roadside on a rainy night!




The different advance curve of the S distributor will give you more advance earlier which isn't necessarily a plus with the 2,0 liter combustion chamber shape and the reformulated panther pee sold to unsuspecting consumers as gasoline.

[Paul Rodelo]

304065,

Thanks for your quick response.
Yes, I have an upgraded coil...MSD.
Engine specs:
70.4 mm stroke X 85 mm bore (2.4 Liter)
2.4 S heads at 9.5 : 1 compression.
66 Solex cams, 006 (E) distributor
40 mm PMOs, SSIs & sport muffler.

Does the 001 Bosch distributor have the correct matching curve for 66 Solex cams?

My question is based on the assumption that the:
-006 distributor has correct curve for E cams
-007 distributor has correct curve for S cams

Very happy with power band of solex cams.
Just wondering if 001 would be better than 006 or 007 for above described application.

Thanks again for your help.

Regards, Paul Rodelo

[1968DT]

My advice would be to give Aaron B a call and he will tell you exactly what you need, and give you options. He will custom curve for you and is well worth paying him a very reasonable price in my opinion. I don't think there is a correct curve for today's pump gas as stated above. At the current ages of the cast iron distributors, why take a chance on a particular part number with your expensive engine? The S distributors have too much advance, I have been told. Partsklassic is also a good resource. There is another guy, can't recall his name, in Michigan I think. Good luck!

[route11]

Barry Hershon is the guy in Detroit.
https://distributorlab.com

[YTNUKLR]

Note 006(69-71E) has same curve as 007(69-71S)!

The 006/007 have more total advance range than 001/002. I would think this should be superior for street to use a 006/007 w/ a 66 motor and 2.0 heads. The design of 2.0 head is inefficient, so you probably want more advance (35deg. Optimal was my experience on a single plug 2.0 race engine), for max power, and you have same/low advance at low revs for easy starting and drivability.

Perhaps with the change to 2.4 heads you may want a 001/002 distributor?

006/007 was a difference ONLY in having a different rev limiter on the rotor! (E 6800, S 7300rpm)

Pertronix igniter (+ spare), 006/007 distributor (curve verified on machine), parts Klassik plug wires, parts Klassik or Bosch "001" coil, Bosch WR5DC+ spark plugs, parts Klassik CDI or Bosch(Ashlock, Parts Klassik), NON-rev limiting rotor (ideally use the PK CDI and program rev limiter in the CDI)

OR

Pertronix, 006/007 distributor, Clewett brand EMI suppression type plug wires, msd blaster coil painted black, msd digital AL programmed with your rev limit of 7000, Bosch wr5DC+ plugs,

That's my opinion, open to more info in the debate ! :-)

[chiroracer]

Hi Paul.I had Jerry woods recurve mine for a similar combination. Worth it. Steve (tangerine 911T from Long Beach.)