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1985 318 trying to modify-----NEED HELP!!!!
Old 09-15-2009, 09:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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1985 318 trying to modify-----NEED HELP!!!!

I have a 1985 Chrysler 5th ave. It has the 318 hooked up to the 3 speed 904 automatic.

I have successfully removed the old two barrell carb and manifold, I've removed the smog pump and the cats (yeah it had two, couldn't believe it) It now has a duel exhaust system. I installed an edlebrock manifold and a (model #4160) Holly 4 barrel 600cfm with vacuum secondary. i also installed a MSD blaster2 coil, and a OEM distributer with vacuum advance.

The car ran and drove.

Then the computer fried. i was told it was because of the coil. something about the system needs a certain resistance (ohms) well MSD told me that the coil i bought lowered the resistance and fried the computer.

Well i was told that i needed to purchase a Streetfire ignition box to take the place of the computer, which i did.

Now the problems hit. Everything is hooked up proper---no jerryriggin.

The car wont run.

It turns over but will not run. The voltage does drop but not to below the nesscary to run the box.

The problem is, when i remove the distributer and with the coil wire placed near a ground, i can turn the distributer staft by hand, and the coil wire sparks. when i reinstall the distributer and try and start the car, there is no spark.


ANY ideas?

new coil
new distributer
new ignition switch
new carb
new manifold
new exhaust

what gives?

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