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bullington · 08-07-2018, 01:30 PM

Looking for recommendations on a drop in distributor with an electronic ignition. There is a metric **** ton of options, but wanted to know what is tried and true.

1971 K1500 with GM Goodwrench 350 circa 1980

Average Joe · 08-08-2018, 10:13 PM

Big cap HEI

Tried and true. Parts available practically everywhere.

**Ironhorse** · 08-08-2018, 10:52 PM

If wanting a drop in HEI for the '71 K1500 listed in your post be aware that the V8 engine sits further back on the frame for a 4WD truck. The big cap HEI is do-able but will be a tight fit to the fire wall. I used my original points distributor and original black GM style cap with Petronix conversion. Does away with points, still looks stock and is breaker less ignition. Just a suggestion.

**68SWB4x4** · 08-08-2018, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

If wanting a drop in HEI for the '71 K1500 listed in your post be aware that the V8 engine sits further back on the frame for a 4WD truck. The big cap HEI is do-able but will be a tight fit to the fire wall. I used my original points distributor and original black GM style cap with Petronix conversion. Does away with points, still looks stock and is breaker less ignition. Just a suggestion.

Even a lot of the aftermarket non HEI sit taller which I’d a pain

Pertronix is the way to go on a K10

08-07-2018, 01:30 PM	#1
bullington All around good guy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pendleton Oregon Posts: 131	Electronic Ignition Looking for recommendations on a drop in distributor with an electronic ignition. There is a metric **** ton of options, but wanted to know what is tried and true. 1971 K1500 with GM Goodwrench 350 circa 1980

08-08-2018, 10:13 PM	#2
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,356	Re: Electronic Ignition Big cap HEI Tried and true. Parts available practically everywhere. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

08-08-2018, 10:52 PM	#3
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,337	Re: Electronic Ignition If wanting a drop in HEI for the '71 K1500 listed in your post be aware that the V8 engine sits further back on the frame for a 4WD truck. The big cap HEI is do-able but will be a tight fit to the fire wall. I used my original points distributor and original black GM style cap with Petronix conversion. Does away with points, still looks stock and is breaker less ignition. Just a suggestion. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks



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