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lukecp · 07-08-2002, 12:10 AM

Are you running points or a HEI distributor? If you have points, i would switch to HEI right away. I have seen new HEI distributors for about $140w/coil from Accell. It will give you more power, and better MPG. A friend of mine replaced the points in his '67 283 with a HEI, and it felt like the truck had about 30 more HP.
If you really wanna go fast, you would be better off putting the money into a camaro, chevelle, or nova. You can get alot of power out of your truck, but they are about as aerodynamic as a barn door, and weight as much as the whole barn.

07-08-2002, 12:10 AM	#20
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Are you running points or a HEI distributor? If you have points, i would switch to HEI right away. I have seen new HEI distributors for about $140w/coil from Accell. It will give you more power, and better MPG. A friend of mine replaced the points in his '67 283 with a HEI, and it felt like the truck had about 30 more HP. If you really wanna go fast, you would be better off putting the money into a camaro, chevelle, or nova. You can get alot of power out of your truck, but they are about as aerodynamic as a barn door, and weight as much as the whole barn. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg