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Old 06-21-2004, 11:11 AM   #1
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HEI and Header Questions

I know that the swap for the HEI unit is a no-brainer, but will I have to recurve the unit for the engine that I am building?

Are the exhaust ports all the same on all Small blocks? even the Vortecs?

Are there any sites that would give me info for the distributor question.
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Old 06-21-2004, 03:01 PM   #2
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HEI's are a drop in, nothing else to do (except make sure you aren't off a gear or something)
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Old 06-21-2004, 04:30 PM   #3
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you do have to run a new power wire for an hei to eliminate the resistor wire as well as eliminate the yellow wire from the starter
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Old 06-21-2004, 07:03 PM   #4
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i agree with both guys on the HEI, its a pretty bolt in swap, with addition of a wire from IGN unfused in the fuse box(full batt voltage). As far as a recurve, it will help your power band & mileage. Crane puts out a nice kit , vac advance can + springs for the mech advance.....the instruction is also good! It will take a little time 1st time around, but after a time or 2 , you will have a new "trick" that you can keep As far as ports & header match up, you should be ok for most apps.....if you try to run some monster heads , like a 12 or 18 degree (roundy pounder stuff), you will have issues with headers. Best of luck,crazyL
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