best distributor for the buck

First, I don't see discussing HEI modules as a high-jack of a distributor question, as Johnny suggested. That is a great way to use a Mopar electronic distributor w/o having to rely on older ballast-required ECU's (like 70's Mopar orange box). It is the only choice for a slant six, since there is no ready-to-run distributor for it.

Re the connector issue in post #63, I took parts from a 85-95 GM V-8 truck, including all connectors (~$15), but you can buy new parts from TrailBeast here ($150) if scared of junkyards. That is the 8-pin HEI module, which has rugged sealed weather-pack connectors. One GM cable connects module to GM e-core coil, so "easy". For the mating double-bullet connector for Mopar distributor, best to use a Mopar connector. A standard appliance style double-bullet will give an erratic connection since the male terminal is shorter. I even ran across Mopar pickups with that incorrect connector (darn Chinese). Connect that to the special GM mag pickup connector that you snipped. You have a 50/50 chance on polarity. Follow post #63, but confirm w/ timing light (should flash when reluctor teeth align). For more tech info, go to the megasquirt site.