Ted told me that he routinely posts non-posted heads. If you intend to have more that .025 milled, I would seriously consider posting them. Ted also tested a CRT electronic distributor on loan from a forum member. Results were good, and it's significantly cheaper than the MSD, which Ted has used. The CRT distributor is made in China, but I'm pretty sure that the MSD is as well.

Gil Baumgartner (CTCI Gil's Garage) has done efi conversions on 55-57 Tbirds. You can try emailing him if no one replies on this forum. 

RE the distributor, an MSD will be 100% brand new, not worn out.  Original, even in the best case is going to have wear because parts are not available to truly return them to like new condition.  Pertronix now produce a Y-Block distributor, which gives another option.

You won't need posted G heads for a street build.  If you already have them, they are better but if you do not, don't get hung up on that.  It will make it a much easier task to find the heads, giving you more options.

What kind of power are you shooting for?


Lawrenceville, GA

Hello YBF,

New member here, first post! I recently purchased a 1956 Victoria with a stock 292 and 3 speed with OD. Love the car, and it'll do 70mph all day. I'm a younger guy with a hot rod and muscle car background. To be honest, the car is a great for going down the highway, but lacks "personality" around town. I'm looking to have a hopped up 292 built to make the car a little bit more fun. 

So far I've planned to use:
292 block
312 crank
G posted heads
-B intake
Holley Sniper EFI
Reads 4 into 1 headers

I was curious if anyone out there has done a similar build? Any experience using Holley Sniper EFI? Any guidance on using an MSD distributor vs a stock one with Petronix?

Any help is greatly appreciated! 

-Eric


1956 Ford Victoria
1932 Ford Roadster