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skokie · 02-16-2005, 07:59 PM

Has anyone seen a hei from mallory or msd that looks like the old points style caps?

Alexis · 02-16-2005, 08:16 PM

get a summit catalog, they have crane cam, accel, mallory, MSD, pertronix. But I'm sure you got to run a external coil or ignition box with them.

or you can convert you points dis with a module.

summits number is 1.800.230.3030

skokie · 02-16-2005, 08:16 PM

Thanks Alexis. I dont mind a external coil as long as its not a points. I kinda like that old school look.

bagged91 · 02-16-2005, 10:02 PM

I had one on my carb'd 88 K2500. It was a Mallory ProBillet dist. Cost was around $290.00 back about 5 years ago. Finding a distributor cap locally was a nightmare. I did have to run an external coil with it(ran an MSD Blaster). It looked good but I didn't notice any difference between that and a curved HEI.

**Boog** · 02-16-2005, 10:14 PM

Skokie, I think you can retain your original points style dist but convert it to electronic with something like the Pertronix deal.

skokie · 02-17-2005, 01:06 AM

Ran into this on summit.
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...rt=MAA-5748201
What is trigger style?

poff · 02-17-2005, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skokie

Ran into this on summit.
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...rt=MAA-5748201
What is trigger style?

I run that Mallory distributor in my truck. The curve is very close to the recomended curve for the 330HP/350CID crate motor. I have also used Pertronix conversion kits in my truck, my 250CID Nova and VWs. They work well and I heard the SB Chevy kit has been improved for easier installation.

skokie · 02-17-2005, 01:31 AM

Poff. Is that a hei or hei type dizzy? Does it need a external coil? How do you hook it up? I dont mind the external coil setup. I looking for a kinda stock look. And that one looks like the best of both worlds.

arkracing · 02-17-2005, 09:38 AM

you need a box to run it from - i.e. a MSD6 series or equivelent mallory.

I've haven't heard great reviews on Mallory stuff thought.

there is a guy in Nevada that converts Points Dizzys into Electronic HEI dizzy's using a module and "trigger" style set up...you don't need a box, just an external coil (which would be normal for the "old school" look) if you want to run an ignition box he sets up up for the "trigger only". if you want no box he puts a module on the dizzy and you hook it up to the coil

be prepared to wait awhile for your dizzy to get done though....(another guy on the board said he had his for 2months...and he's had mine for about 1.5months) Guess he's been sick/in the process of moving

http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com/

poff · 02-17-2005, 11:06 AM

It's a magnetic triggered electronic distributor not HEI. I run a Mallory external coil. I got the coil that Mallory recomeded for that distributor. Hook up was easy, one wire to ground, one to each side of the coil. You can buy Proform HEI distributors from Sallee Chevrolet in Oregon for like $150. Proform makes GM's HEI distributors. http://www.salleechevrolet.com/frame.html I actually bought my buddy an HEI and traded him for the Mallory set up (my engine is too close to the firewall for HEI and I didn't want to dick with cutting or denting). The expensive part of the HEI is the pig-tail, it's like $35. Pertronix are good but for an extra $30-40 you should be able to get an HEI.

02-16-2005, 07:59 PM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Distributors Has anyone seen a hei from mallory or msd that looks like the old points style caps? __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-16-2005, 08:16 PM	#3
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Thanks Alexis. I dont mind a external coil as long as its not a points. I kinda like that old school look. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-16-2005, 10:02 PM	#4
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	I had one on my carb'd 88 K2500. It was a Mallory ProBillet dist. Cost was around $290.00 back about 5 years ago. Finding a distributor cap locally was a nightmare. I did have to run an external coil with it(ran an MSD Blaster). It looked good but I didn't notice any difference between that and a curved HEI. __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-16-2005, 10:14 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Skokie, I think you can retain your original points style dist but convert it to electronic with something like the Pertronix deal. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-17-2005, 01:06 AM	#6
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Ran into this on summit. http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...rt=MAA-5748201 What is trigger style? __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-16-2005, 08:16 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	get a summit catalog, they have crane cam, accel, mallory, MSD, pertronix. But I'm sure you got to run a external coil or ignition box with them. or you can convert you points dis with a module. summits number is 1.800.230.3030

02-17-2005, 01:31 AM	#8
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Poff. Is that a hei or hei type dizzy? Does it need a external coil? How do you hook it up? I dont mind the external coil setup. I looking for a kinda stock look. And that one looks like the best of both worlds. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-17-2005, 09:38 AM	#9
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	you need a box to run it from - i.e. a MSD6 series or equivelent mallory. I've haven't heard great reviews on Mallory stuff thought. there is a guy in Nevada that converts Points Dizzys into Electronic HEI dizzy's using a module and "trigger" style set up...you don't need a box, just an external coil (which would be normal for the "old school" look) if you want to run an ignition box he sets up up for the "trigger only". if you want no box he puts a module on the dizzy and you hook it up to the coil be prepared to wait awhile for your dizzy to get done though....(another guy on the board said he had his for 2months...and he's had mine for about 1.5months) Guess he's been sick/in the process of moving http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com/ __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

02-17-2005, 11:06 AM	#10
poff Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 546	It's a magnetic triggered electronic distributor not HEI. I run a Mallory external coil. I got the coil that Mallory recomeded for that distributor. Hook up was easy, one wire to ground, one to each side of the coil. You can buy Proform HEI distributors from Sallee Chevrolet in Oregon for like $150. Proform makes GM's HEI distributors. http://www.salleechevrolet.com/frame.html I actually bought my buddy an HEI and traded him for the Mallory set up (my engine is too close to the firewall for HEI and I didn't want to dick with cutting or denting). The expensive part of the HEI is the pig-tail, it's like $35. Pertronix are good but for an extra $30-40 you should be able to get an HEI. __________________ '70 K-20 San Diego, CA Last edited by poff; 02-17-2005 at 11:08 AM.



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