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EARNHARDT#3 09-02-2015 03:00 PM
Went to the dark side...
 
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Well not really. But I installed an HEI on my 250 six today. I ran that red wire in the pic directly to the battery for startup purposes. I have the proper wire end connector for the firewall side and wire and will finish that up this evening. I cheated and eyeballed where the original points distributor was pointing when I took it out and put the HEI in as close to that as I could then popped all the wires on like the old ones were. A few trial key turns and moves of the distributor and she fired right up. Gapped the plugs to .045. I can already tell it runs smoother and starts up easier.

michael bustamante 09-02-2015 03:12 PM
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i read the title and thought "oh no.... we lost one to F$&d! )

bs46488 09-02-2015 05:55 PM
Re: Went to the dark side...
 
I was expecting another picture of a future LS swap...

Taibo 09-02-2015 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by EARNHARDT#3 (Post 7296335)
Well not really. But I installed an HEI on my 250 six today. I ran that red wire in the pic directly to the battery for startup purposes. I have the proper wire end connector for the firewall side and wire and will finish that up this evening. I cheated and eyeballed where the original points distributor was pointing when I took it out and put the HEI in as close to that as I could then popped all the wires on like the old ones were. A few trial key turns and moves of the distributor and she fired right up. Gapped the plugs to .045. I can already tell it runs smoother and starts up easier.
Of course it does.

EARNHARDT#3 09-02-2015 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bs46488 (Post 7296484)
I was expecting another picture of a future LS swap...
Not saying I'd never do one. But I enjoy my truck and only drive it 1 or 2 times a month and go on 1 longer trip a year. If I daily drove it I'd certainly consider it. But I have really come to like that 250. Not many around when you go to shows and whatnot. I wouldn't mind freshening the 250 and sealing it up and a painting it a fresh coat of chevy orange.

leftybass209 09-02-2015 07:12 PM
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:lol: that's not the dark side, but it sure is smart. Any reason you didn't use a Pertronix unit or something similar?

EARNHARDT#3 09-02-2015 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by leftybass209 (Post 7296552)
:lol: that's not the dark side, but it sure is smart. Any reason you didn't use a Pertronix unit or something similar?
LOL....mainly because if it craps out you can (still all these years later) grab an HEI module at any auto parts store. I have a good spare for the glovebox too. The Pertronix you won't find just anywhere.

HeavyD 09-02-2015 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bs46488 (Post 7296484)
I was expecting another picture of a future LS swap...
X2

I swapped to a HEI on my old 250 and it was a great upgrade. Ran much better, I am sure you will enjoy not having to tinker with it anymore

firedemon 09-02-2015 07:51 PM
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got all the parts to do mine today cant wait to get a few min to get it done

Newtz67 09-02-2015 08:19 PM
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I have an HEI in my 292 in the '68 burb. Runs like a dream and gets great gas mileage.


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