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Corvette Transistor Ignition Restoration Specialists
Expert repair and restoration of original GM/Delco K66 transistor ignition systems and tach‑drive distributors for 1962–1974 Corvettes.
Your One Stop T.I. Shop!
T.I Specialty offers original and upgraded transistor ignition components for Corvettes produced in the years 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971. The General Motors (Chevrolet Division) designation for the transistor ignition was option code K66.
T.I. Specialty also restores all tach drive distributors (T.I. and Points style) for the years 1962 thru 1974.
Remember, when you have problems with your Corvette Ignition, others will sell you parts, T.I. Specialty will offer you solutions.
Dave Fiedler
NCRS Member #18329
NCRS Member #18329
Restoration Services
Restoration
The tach drive distributors used in Corvettes are very unique and therefore require special restoration techniques in order to provide long service life and performance.
Consulting
T.I. Specialty is pleased to provide information pertaining to Corvette ignition systems. This includes the information given on this website as well as over the telephone. T.I. Specialty provides this service at No Charge.
Points Conversion
The conversion system, called "Breakerless SE Single Wire Ignition", replaces the original points with a fully integrated trigger assembly and power module that completely fits inside the distributor.
Tech Articles & Guides
Detailed technical articles explain how Corvette transistor ignition works, common failure points, and what a proper restoration should include.
Figure 3 – T.I. Distributor Advance Data
Centrifugal Advance Data Vacuum Advance Data Dist.Part Numbers Rotation (Note 1) Deg.@RPM (Note 2) Deg.@RPM (Note 2) Deg.@RPM (Note
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All Transistor Ignition Distributors are not Equivalent
It a common misconception that any Transistor Ignition (TI) tach-drive distributor will fit any Corvette application regardless of engine displacement,
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1964 – 1971 Corvette Transistor Ignition
BACKGROUND & OPERATION In 1962 the Delco-Remy Division of General Motors began the task of designing an ignition system that
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