Spectra Premium NEW distributor - Anyone Used One?

[SWPruett 83]

I see that Spectra Premium offers 100% NEW distributors for a number of Ford V8 engines. 

They offer an new distributor option for two different project engines I have going (one Cleveland and one Windsor) and I was wondering if anyone here has ever used one of their distributors and what was the overall assessment?

Thanks!

[Pizzeck 10]

I used one in my 351W.  It left me stranded 300 miles from home.  Ended up being a bad condenser.  The problem is that you can't buy a replacement condenser that fits the redesigned breaker plate.  And Spectra Premium's customer service is less than helpful.  I'm sure you can find a condenser for another application that works with this breaker plate, but it's not worth the effort.  If you plan on replacing the electronics with Pertronix it may be a good alternative.

[barnett468 418]

pertronix makes an oem looking distributor.

[SWPruett 83]

I used one in my 351W.  It left me stranded 300 miles from home.  Ended up being a bad condenser.  The problem is that you can't buy a replacement condenser that fits the redesigned breaker plate.  And Spectra Premium's customer service is less than helpful.  I'm sure you can find a condenser for another application that works with this breaker plate, but it's not worth the effort.  If you plan on replacing the electronics with Pertronix it may be a good alternative.

 

I can probably avoid that problem with the particular units I am considering as they are of the DuraSpark variety and uses a stock replacement pickup coil (which is what I am after).  Really appreciate the info!

[SWPruett 83]

pertronix makes an oem looking distributor.

 

This is one of the considerations I have as well, but was hoping to stay with the DuraSpark pickup coil  if possible.