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11-04-2008, 03:42 PM
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HEI for a 6 Banger
Anyone got any suggestions on where to get a good deal on an HEI distributor for a straight 6 ??
I have a buddy who's building one. He just got the block and head back from the machine shop, so it will be a few days 'til he needs it. I did a quick check on Ebay and found some, but they're way too expensive. I paid a lot less for a V8 dizzy. Last edited by DB Smith; 11-04-2008 at 03:43 PM. |
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11-04-2008, 04:58 PM
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I am a Referee of life.
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
I bought one at the local Junkyard for $25.00 .I installed it just like I got it.I turned the rotor the same way as the points dist was when I pulled it.Timing wound up being about 2* off.It made a world of difference in driveability.
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11-05-2008, 08:39 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
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I had thought of converting mine some time back, but read that there wasn't that much of a diffrence between the points and the HEI as far as gas mileage, power, etc., so I kept mine stock. |
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11-05-2008, 09:18 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
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  There's a huge difference in starting, driveability, and mpg's when you go to HEI. I knew it would be way better in my all original Camaro and it just about killed me to finally do the swap, but I couldn't be happier and I've never looked back! 
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11-05-2008, 10:08 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
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11-05-2008, 11:35 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
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Well, it may be total  , but, IIRC I read it in an old cars magazine about about 15 years ago. They didn't say it wasn't better, just not that much of a difference in performance. Now mind you, I am not talking about a 350 V8 performance engine here. Just a single barrel 250... Can you be more specific other than the BS stuff? Like how much gain in hp or mpg on a 250 six cylinder. |
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11-08-2008, 03:54 AM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
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11-04-2008, 05:46 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
i bought a points elimanator kit and it never failed me, but i heard that the later model stock hei ditributors are the way to go.
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11-04-2008, 08:54 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
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I like being able to get a module at any parts store across the country whereas I'm not sure that's possible with the points eliminator kits...A brand new HEI shouldn't be more than $120 at any parts store. Keep checking the local yards and you should be able to find one.
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11-04-2008, 09:34 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
Yeah the stock unit puts out plenty of juice. I went stock. There's better ways to give them more power. Make sure to get the low rise cap with the external coil (Yes, it's still HEI) if you plan on getting AC for compressor clearance.
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11-04-2008, 09:58 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
Funny, I was just thinking about possibly putting on my AC brackets and swapping out the internal HEI for external on my Camaro...
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11-04-2008, 10:04 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
DB Smith, PM sent.
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11-05-2008, 06:24 AM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
You might try Tom Langdon's:
www.stoveboltengineco.com
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11-05-2008, 10:40 AM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
The 68 truck I just bought has a 250 I6 with an HEI distributor, what year and model do you guys use to buy cap/rotor and plug wires? Do you still use the same spark plugs that you were running with points? same gap? thanks...
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11-09-2008, 01:18 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
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"Suggest extended tip design spark plugs which are designated by a "Y" suffix on Champion brand or "S" suffix on AC Delco brand. Suggested gap on these plugs is .60"-.80" for improved idle and low speed driveability". I used 8 mm Borg Warner HEI plug wires. |
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11-05-2008, 12:15 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
They came on cars and trucks at least in the range of '73-'78 and at some point went to the computer controlled HEI's. Just go to any parts store and get one for a C-10 in that range and you'll be good to go. Gap plugs to .045 or so and drive like ya stole it!
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11-05-2008, 12:35 PM
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vw guy & now c-10 guy
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
thanks brad, and btw, cool truck
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11-05-2008, 05:57 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
I think when I went in the truck searches didn't come up with the external coil, but I could be remembering wrong. I do know I asked for a 75 Nova, and they got it for me.
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11-05-2008, 11:08 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
I just tried searching for a hei dis with the external coil and did not have any luck. any one got a part #
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11-08-2008, 01:45 AM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
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www.stoveboltengineco.com I don't know the p/n, could be the title is the part nunber.
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11-09-2008, 05:27 PM
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Old Shovel Rider
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
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Thanks, 68OS....That looks like the one we need.   http://www.stoveboltengineco.com/aca...?productid=125 The internal coil type was what I thought we'd use, but they are way overpriced...$225 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HEI-C...Q5fAccessories Last edited by DB Smith; 11-09-2008 at 05:36 PM. |
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11-09-2008, 05:34 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
Last edited by DB Smith; 11-09-2008 at 05:35 PM. |
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11-09-2008, 03:07 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
Interesting....I'm just using the stock plugs. Let us know how it performs, and how the plugs look.
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11-09-2008, 06:16 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
Nope, that's a totally different animal....and ends up being $88 with shipping anyway.
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11-09-2008, 07:19 PM
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Re: HEI for a 6 Banger
Yup, that's for a V-6
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