Why? is the question....we've been running MSD's with our dist. for years... Want to get rid of the VA...do it! then "recurve" the weights/springs.... firing mechinisms.....points.....Pertronix 1 & 2 Chrysler [ Dale Mfg.] or a Delco HEI unit can be adapted... pick your poison! It's already out there.... Matt Nall