I get that. But with no boost or very low boost he is giving up power. And on top of that, he is limiting his ability to tune.
I've done a 180 degree turn on locked out ignitions for almost anything.
After I get my mom healed up from her surgery I should have my distributor machine up and going, as I've finally found someone to help me sort out the massive wiring that is inherent with my machine.
I can't find any schematics for it, so I'm in over my head.
I may even change my mind about running a vacuum advance with a timing curve and a high compression, big cam, pump gas engine.