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LeDevil · 10-31-2008, 04:13 AM

I'm wanting to swap out my points distributor for a HEI set up. I was wondering what year/model vehicle is the best to swap over to so I know what I should be looking for at the yard to get the distributor out of? I did a search and couldn't find anything so if any of you know a link off the top of your head feel free to post.
Thanks LeDevil

R.L. · 10-31-2008, 06:23 AM

I'm not sure but I think there all the same as long as you rob one of the same type motor,SB, BB, L-6.

lax54650 · 10-31-2008, 06:52 AM

check out skip white on ebay he has a complete hei billet with cap rotor coil new for $49 has anyone used it? is it good? sounds too good to be true. has 2 year warranty. i need one too have been debating is it worth it? i believe if you buy used rebuild it you might have more than that in it

ChevLoRay · 10-31-2008, 07:11 AM

Wow, that's cheap!

I bought an ACCEL from O'Reilly's for $120, after giving up on the junkyard unit that was in my truck. It's not just the module, rotor and cap that can give you trouble, but also the pickup coil and the bushings. These are items that a new/reman will have that have been replaced in the reman process. When the wire to the pickup coil breaks, you have to pull and disassemble the unit to fix it.

Hawker7 · 10-31-2008, 09:57 AM

+2 on skip white on ebay. Great price and fast shipping. Many people have run his HEI's with no problems.

Lugnut64052 · 10-31-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LeDevil

I was wondering what year/model vehicle is the best to swap over to so I know what I should be looking for at the yard to get the distributor out of?
Thanks LeDevil

I'm fairly certain HEIs are pretty much all the same. You can get billet ones, install hotter coils, or different advance weights and such, but essentially, they're all the same. The quality of the parts they're built with does have an effect on how they run, as well as worn out bushings.

**WestButteTruck** · 10-31-2008, 01:57 PM

I've bought 2 from Skip White on ebay. The only problem I've had was one of the modules didn't last 500 miles. Quality seems good to me. He sells a good set of plug wires too.

70rs/ss · 10-31-2008, 02:15 PM

You can't rebuild an old HEI for what the skip white one costs, so that is a no brainer there. If the modules burn up, i believe he has a one year warrantee as well, just send it back.

Rreemo · 10-31-2008, 02:49 PM

Another vote for Skip White - he sells good stuff. I bought a set of those Wysco roller rockers that he has....was extremely impressed with the quality. They are every bit as nice as the big named stuff that I have used in the past.

And just to answer a question above.....SBC and BBC take the same distributor.

Lugnut64052 · 10-31-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rreemo

SBC and BBC take the same distributor.

True.
Except for the two tall block BBCs, the 366 and 427 truck motors. Otherwise, all Chevrolet small block and big block distributors will interchange.

70rs/ss · 10-31-2008, 03:13 PM

http://stores.ebay.com/whiteperforma...meZL2222QQtZkm

Here's the link to his store.

LeDevil · 10-31-2008, 06:58 PM

Thanks guys I thought they were all the same but I was told by a couple people they weren't so I started second guessing my self. Appreciate the help.

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2008, 07:10 PM

another for skip white, installed one the day I picked up the burb last year. The diaphram in the vac advance popeped, but otherwise, no issues.

Sport/Truck · 10-31-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WestButteTruck

I've bought 2 from Skip White on ebay. The only problem I've had was one of the modules didn't last 500 miles. Quality seems good to me. He sells a good set of plug wires too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

another for skip white, installed one the day I picked up the burb last year. The diaphram in the vac advance popeped, but otherwise, no issues.

+ 1 I have a Skip White unit as well. My truck isn't running yet (still building).
But I have a question for you guys that had problems with this HEI.
Do standard HEI parts interchange with this unit?
s/t

lax54650 · 10-31-2008, 08:08 PM

i guess i will order a skip white one then thanks ledevil for startin this thread

jorgensensc · 10-31-2008, 08:21 PM

another skip white buyer here. Bought 4 and one developed a problem. I called him up and he had a new replacement at my house in 2 days. I then shipped the old one back in the same box. Good customer service. Jmho.
Shawn

lax54650 · 10-31-2008, 08:26 PM

is this the one i need? SBC BBC CHEVY HEI DISTRIBUTOR 65K COIL RED 8909R

**Boog** · 10-31-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lax54650

is this the one i need? SBC BBC CHEVY HEI DISTRIBUTOR 65K COIL RED 8909R

I think that is the one he ran last month as a "pricing war" sale. Not to be repeated, limited time while they last.
I looked at that one hard myself. I could not find a single HEI in the Summit catalog with a 65,000 volt coil comparable to his. While I was trying to find one to compare it with in the catalog the last 2 sold before I could get one.
If he sells them every day for $49 and they are brand new units it has to be missing something when reman'd factory units are going for over a $100. Don't ya think?

lax54650 · 10-31-2008, 10:42 PM

*the add says its all there... but

Sinister · 11-01-2008, 10:14 AM

I got a fleabay HEI, not a Skip White though. Had it about a 2 years, runs great, zero problems.

LeDevil · 11-01-2008, 05:23 PM

Thanks for all the good info and help guys it been appreciated. When I get done doing a few other upgrades I think I'll go with a Skip Whites Distributor but for now it looks like I'll be getting a good HEI from a fellow board member.

10-31-2008, 04:13 AM	#1
LeDevil A new C10 Addict! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 105	Which HEI..... I'm wanting to swap out my points distributor for a HEI set up. I was wondering what year/model vehicle is the best to swap over to so I know what I should be looking for at the yard to get the distributor out of? I did a search and couldn't find anything so if any of you know a link off the top of your head feel free to post. Thanks LeDevil Last edited by LeDevil; 10-31-2008 at 05:33 AM.

10-31-2008, 06:23 AM	#2
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Which HEI..... I'm not sure but I think there all the same as long as you rob one of the same type motor,SB, BB, L-6.

10-31-2008, 06:52 AM	#3
lax54650 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lacrosse wi. Posts: 426	Re: Which HEI..... check out skip white on ebay he has a complete hei billet with cap rotor coil new for $49 has anyone used it? is it good? sounds too good to be true. has 2 year warranty. i need one too have been debating is it worth it? i believe if you buy used rebuild it you might have more than that in it

10-31-2008, 07:11 AM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Which HEI..... Wow, that's cheap! I bought an ACCEL from O'Reilly's for $120, after giving up on the junkyard unit that was in my truck. It's not just the module, rotor and cap that can give you trouble, but also the pickup coil and the bushings. These are items that a new/reman will have that have been replaced in the reman process. When the wire to the pickup coil breaks, you have to pull and disassemble the unit to fix it. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-31-2008, 09:57 AM	#5
Hawker7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 321	Re: Which HEI..... +2 on skip white on ebay. Great price and fast shipping. Many people have run his HEI's with no problems.

10-31-2008, 01:57 PM	#7
WestButteTruck Kung Fu Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 547	Re: Which HEI..... I've bought 2 from Skip White on ebay. The only problem I've had was one of the modules didn't last 500 miles. Quality seems good to me. He sells a good set of plug wires too. __________________ 72 GMC SuperCustom 4x4 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 4x4

10-31-2008, 02:15 PM	#8
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Which HEI..... You can't rebuild an old HEI for what the skip white one costs, so that is a no brainer there. If the modules burn up, i believe he has a one year warrantee as well, just send it back.

10-31-2008, 02:49 PM	#9
Rreemo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Texas Posts: 179	Re: Which HEI..... Another vote for Skip White - he sells good stuff. I bought a set of those Wysco roller rockers that he has....was extremely impressed with the quality. They are every bit as nice as the big named stuff that I have used in the past. And just to answer a question above.....SBC and BBC take the same distributor. __________________ 72' LWB Cheyenne 73' Camaro Z28/RS 70' Chevelle RagTop 00=ss=00 Last edited by Rreemo; 10-31-2008 at 02:50 PM.

10-31-2008, 03:13 PM	#11
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Which HEI..... http://stores.ebay.com/whiteperforma...meZL2222QQtZkm Here's the link to his store.

10-31-2008, 06:58 PM	#12
LeDevil A new C10 Addict! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 105	Re: Which HEI..... Thanks guys I thought they were all the same but I was told by a couple people they weren't so I started second guessing my self. Appreciate the help.

10-31-2008, 07:10 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Which HEI..... another for skip white, installed one the day I picked up the burb last year. The diaphram in the vac advance popeped, but otherwise, no issues.

10-31-2008, 08:08 PM	#15
lax54650 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lacrosse wi. Posts: 426	Re: Which HEI..... i guess i will order a skip white one then thanks ledevil for startin this thread

10-31-2008, 08:21 PM	#16
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Which HEI..... another skip white buyer here. Bought 4 and one developed a problem. I called him up and he had a new replacement at my house in 2 days. I then shipped the old one back in the same box. Good customer service. Jmho. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

10-31-2008, 08:26 PM	#17
lax54650 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lacrosse wi. Posts: 426	Re: Which HEI..... is this the one i need? SBC BBC CHEVY HEI DISTRIBUTOR 65K COIL RED 8909R

10-31-2008, 10:42 PM	#19
lax54650 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lacrosse wi. Posts: 426	Re: Which HEI..... *the add says its all there... but



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11-01-2008, 10:14 AM	#20
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Which HEI..... I got a fleabay HEI, not a Skip White though. Had it about a 2 years, runs great, zero problems. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 11-01-2008 at 10:14 AM.

11-01-2008, 05:23 PM	#21
LeDevil A new C10 Addict! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 105	Re: Which HEI..... Thanks for all the good info and help guys it been appreciated. When I get done doing a few other upgrades I think I'll go with a Skip Whites Distributor but for now it looks like I'll be getting a good HEI from a fellow board member.

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