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OregonC20 · 03-15-2009, 02:35 PM

Can you recommend one for my 68? something reasonable in price, but I don't want to buy junk either. I think that I have a 350 or 327? not sure, does it matter?

Thank you.

Longhorn Man · 03-15-2009, 02:38 PM

Get on e-bay and look up skip white. They have a good name for inexpensive COMPLETE HEI units. I have one on the suburban and it is great.
Small block/big block of any CID (with the exception of the tall deck med duty truck engines) all use the same HEI body.

OregonC20 · 03-15-2009, 02:57 PM

I did a search for "skip white" with NO results.
Longhorn, when you have time, can you please send me the link of the HEI you purchased from EBay? or send me the EBaY link of the seller.

Muchas Gracias!

Longhorn Man · 03-15-2009, 03:27 PM

took me a moment to find him myself... his e-bay name is not skip white, but that is the buisness name.
here's a link to one, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-B...mZ250389723475
This one has a hotter coil, looks exactly like an accell coil to me, except red.
I'm sure if you sent him an e-mail, i'd bet a kick to the crotch he has a normal one for cheaper.

jorgensensc · 03-15-2009, 04:44 PM

I just ordered another one from him a couple of days ago for my buddies '68. He is out of the older 40k ones. All he has in stock is the hotter coils. Great product. I would definitely recommend him!
Shawn

spinning wheels · 03-15-2009, 05:00 PM

That's a good price. At swap meets, you could pick one up for 20 bucks. By the time you put a new cap and rotor you are almost at Skip White's asking price.
Also, some of the swap meet stuck is high milage and may need other parts.

msgross · 03-15-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

i'd bet a kick to the crotch he has a normal one for cheaper.

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc

All he has in stock is the hotter coils.

ok, who's kicking????

OregonC20 · 03-15-2009, 05:02 PM

Longhorn, thank you for the link. What about the wires?
"Skip W. strongly recommends the universal 90 degree wires, as they will fit perfect" will I be paying too much for these wires? or are they worth it? The link to the wires is below:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPARK...mZ270345915800

**Boog** · 03-15-2009, 07:01 PM

I missed out on one of these White distributors a while back by a few minutes but not this time. I got one ordered.

OregonC20 · 03-15-2009, 07:20 PM

Boog, which wires are you getting for the distributor you ordered?
I ordered one today but don't know what wires to get? in the ad Skip W. "strongly recommends the universal 90 degree wires".
I think that am going to get those wires too?

msgross · 03-15-2009, 07:24 PM

guys use the 75 vette wires because they had HEI and ramhorns, they should fit nicely.. I got mine at NAPA...

That is the best deal on HEi's... I just put my $150 Mallory unit in a beater truck since it's to big for my 68 K-10. I should have picked up a skipwhite one... still might.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-15-2009, 07:36 PM

Very cool!

Does anybody know where to get the "factory" wire loom kit that goes under the manifold like they show in this pic? I did a search in their store and then on ebay and didn't see any.

I'm kind of tired of draping my wires over the valve covers, I want an old school set of edelbrock valve covers and I don't want them obstructed

OregonC20 · 03-15-2009, 07:58 PM

magross, I did a search in the Napa website for wires for a 75 Corvette and I got 3 results for wires, mileage plus, premium and universal. the link below is for the premium. Are these the wires the guys are using to go along with the distributor from White at ebay that I purchased that Longhorn recommended ?
http://www.napaonline.com/masterpage...+Set+-+Premium

msgross · 03-15-2009, 08:06 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191592

here's a thread about it.. one guy used 78 another 75.. both seem to work...

67redneck, that won't work with ramhorns..

**Boog** · 03-15-2009, 08:16 PM

The spark plug heat shields and wire retainers are available from LMC also to run the wires behind the manifolds. Maybe from others as well.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-15-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

67redneck, that won't work with ramhorns..

Am I looking at something wrong? I already have the heat shields, just not the loom that bolts to the block.

my67chevytruck · 03-15-2009, 11:02 PM

[QUOTE=67ChevyRedneck;3199752]

Am I looking at something wrong? I already have the heat shields, just not the loom that bolts to the block.

would you happen to have a picture of the heatshields?

Moose67 · 03-15-2009, 11:47 PM

Thanks for the link. I also ordered one. Has anyone used his mini starters and 1-wire altenators ? Seems to have really good prices on most of his items.

mclairmo · 08-17-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose67

Thanks for the link. I also ordered one. Has anyone used his mini starters and 1-wire altenators ? Seems to have really good prices on most of his items.

I've got a red Procomp mini starter like Skip White sells and it works fine. I also have had two one wire alternators and they are ok, except you have to rev up the engine to get the self exciting internal regulator to turn on and start charging. Personally, if you have a stock alternator, I would stick with that set up or maybe go with the GM 3 wire internal regulated alternator.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-16-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

would you happen to have a picture of the heatshields?

I'm pretty sure they look like these:

Spark Plug Heat Shield

msgross · 03-16-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I bought the back ones labeled "support" from the truck shop catalog.. They hold all four wires.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-21-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

I bought the back ones labeled "support" from the truck shop catalog.. They hold all four wires.

Thanks

**tnblazerk5** · 03-21-2009, 06:41 PM

i am so glad that skip is in town and only bout 7 miles from here

msgross · 03-15-2009, 08:19 PM

I think you need to regap your plugs too..

msgross · 03-15-2009, 09:54 PM

I guess that picture that you posted has the front wires a little tighter... i've seen them come up from near the motor mounts...

03-15-2009, 02:35 PM	#1
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	What HEI Ignition to get? Can you recommend one for my 68? something reasonable in price, but I don't want to buy junk either. I think that I have a 350 or 327? not sure, does it matter? Thank you.

03-15-2009, 02:38 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? Get on e-bay and look up skip white. They have a good name for inexpensive COMPLETE HEI units. I have one on the suburban and it is great. Small block/big block of any CID (with the exception of the tall deck med duty truck engines) all use the same HEI body.

03-15-2009, 02:57 PM	#3
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? I did a search for "skip white" with NO results. Longhorn, when you have time, can you please send me the link of the HEI you purchased from EBay? or send me the EBaY link of the seller. Muchas Gracias!

03-15-2009, 03:27 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? took me a moment to find him myself... his e-bay name is not skip white, but that is the buisness name. here's a link to one, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-B...mZ250389723475 This one has a hotter coil, looks exactly like an accell coil to me, except red. I'm sure if you sent him an e-mail, i'd bet a kick to the crotch he has a normal one for cheaper.

03-15-2009, 04:44 PM	#5
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? I just ordered another one from him a couple of days ago for my buddies '68. He is out of the older 40k ones. All he has in stock is the hotter coils. Great product. I would definitely recommend him! 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

03-15-2009, 05:00 PM	#6
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? That's a good price. At swap meets, you could pick one up for 20 bucks. By the time you put a new cap and rotor you are almost at Skip White's asking price. Also, some of the swap meet stuck is high milage and may need other parts. __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350

03-15-2009, 05:02 PM	#8
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? Longhorn, thank you for the link. What about the wires? "Skip W. strongly recommends the universal 90 degree wires, as they will fit perfect" will I be paying too much for these wires? or are they worth it? The link to the wires is below: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPARK...mZ270345915800 Last edited by OregonC20; 03-15-2009 at 05:18 PM.

03-15-2009, 07:01 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? I missed out on one of these White distributors a while back by a few minutes but not this time. I got one ordered. __________________ 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

03-15-2009, 07:20 PM	#10
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? Boog, which wires are you getting for the distributor you ordered? I ordered one today but don't know what wires to get? in the ad Skip W. "strongly recommends the universal 90 degree wires". I think that am going to get those wires too?

03-15-2009, 07:24 PM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? guys use the 75 vette wires because they had HEI and ramhorns, they should fit nicely.. I got mine at NAPA... That is the best deal on HEi's... I just put my $150 Mallory unit in a beater truck since it's to big for my 68 K-10. I should have picked up a skipwhite one... still might. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-15-2009, 07:36 PM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? Very cool! Does anybody know where to get the "factory" wire loom kit that goes under the manifold like they show in this pic? I did a search in their store and then on ebay and didn't see any. I'm kind of tired of draping my wires over the valve covers, I want an old school set of edelbrock valve covers and I don't want them obstructed Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 03-15-2009 at 07:39 PM.

03-15-2009, 07:58 PM	#13
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? magross, I did a search in the Napa website for wires for a 75 Corvette and I got 3 results for wires, mileage plus, premium and universal. the link below is for the premium. Are these the wires the guys are using to go along with the distributor from White at ebay that I purchased that Longhorn recommended ? http://www.napaonline.com/masterpage...+Set+-+Premium

03-15-2009, 08:06 PM	#14
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191592 here's a thread about it.. one guy used 78 another 75.. both seem to work... 67redneck, that won't work with ramhorns.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-15-2009, 08:16 PM	#15
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? The spark plug heat shields and wire retainers are available from LMC also to run the wires behind the manifolds. Maybe from others as well. __________________ 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

03-15-2009, 11:02 PM	#17
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? [QUOTE=67ChevyRedneck;3199752] Am I looking at something wrong? I already have the heat shields, just not the loom that bolts to the block. would you happen to have a picture of the heatshields? __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 03-15-2009 at 11:03 PM.



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03-15-2009, 11:47 PM	#18
Moose67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Borger, Texas Posts: 66	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? Thanks for the link. I also ordered one. Has anyone used his mini starters and 1-wire altenators ? Seems to have really good prices on most of his items.

03-21-2009, 06:41 PM	#23
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? i am so glad that skip is in town and only bout 7 miles from here

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msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? I think you need to regap your plugs too.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-15-2009, 09:54 PM	#25
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: What HEI Ignition to get? I guess that picture that you posted has the front wires a little tighter... i've seen them come up from near the motor mounts... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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