Distributor Vacuum pod to intake manifold interference issue

There is no need for a different/new dist. You already have the best for your application. In post #41, I described an easy method of re-positioning the cap & body to give you the reqd clearance. Although I mentioned 90* intervals, you could also do 45*. That is, rotate the cap 45*, which is one high tension tower [ 8 cyls, 45* spacing between each tower ] Just moving 45* may allow the red, yw & blk wires to reach without lengthening them. The circumference of the HEI body where the cap fits is 412mm. If you move the cap 45*, you need to make a new slot [ in either direction that is most suitable] that is 51.5mm from the factory slot. Re-position the plug leads accordingly.