scan for codes and check fuel pressure first. clean grounds on left front and side of engine as well. it migh tnot be making good contact. easier to do before distributor replacement.

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No check engine light is being thrown, would it still throw a code in that case?

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fuelpressure wont' throw a code and will cause engine to run lean feelling like your condition fuel pressure should be 30-37 psi at idle w/vacuum an d 38-46 w/o vacuum

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Ok. Also when I press the throttle slightly it will rev all the way up to redline (while in neutral) if I let it. Only there is a very specific point that I reach on the throttle when the ignition cuts out.

I should restate, with a timing light connected it is clear that the ignition is cutting out with the throttle pressed further down. I don't believe it's a fuel issue.

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then check the distributor or replace it and see if it changes. it may be a bad cam sensor init or reluctor.

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