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phlegm · 10-10-2005, 02:15 PM

Anyone converted? My points wore through on me this weekend, well at least now I know how to change them... has anyone done the conversion? is it worth it? how much? Where to find? you know all the usuall questions for the mighty green one.

thanks again!!

farside847 · 10-10-2005, 02:22 PM

I have a plantronics (?) electronic points system. Its one of the cheaper alternatives but I have been very happy with it. There are some better units out there for more money.

cableguy0 · 10-10-2005, 02:27 PM

unless you have a 100 point show truck and are trying to stay dead stock original. get an hei. its the easiest way to do the swap.

phlegm · 10-10-2005, 02:42 PM

where did you get the plantronics? the ignition conversion pack @ advanced is about 120.00 is that about right?

cableguy0 · 10-10-2005, 02:58 PM

a used hei will cost ya like 35 bucks. theres also brand new performance hei distributors on ebay for around 100 bucks

Ochre · 10-10-2005, 03:25 PM

I think farside847 meant "pertronix" and not plantronics, pertronix does electronic ignition systems for Chevies, fords, VW and quite a few other, they also sell a CD box called the "second strike" and hipo coils.

farside847 · 10-10-2005, 04:22 PM

Yup, your right. It was PerTronix. It was about $60 but now I see they cost more...

ChevLoRay · 10-10-2005, 06:43 PM

My "old" HEI took a dump, one day.....and I bought an ACCEL remanufactured HEI to replace it. Best money I have spent in a looooooong time.

4x4Poet · 10-10-2005, 10:15 PM

Another board member posted that M&H makes a points replacement that uses just the stock wiring where as Pertronix Ignitor II uses a separate power wire. Can't find the link...

walker · 10-10-2005, 10:20 PM

I bought a Mallory HEI for $149 at the speed shop here. I think Pertronix is about $89. Hei is super easy, but you need to add a set of spark plug wires (get 'em for a '75 corvette) into the price tag. Well worth it in my opinion.

MrC1 · 10-10-2005, 10:21 PM

I went with a Pertronix upgrade on a stock 350 many years ago. With no other changes the car picked up 3 MPH in the 1/4 (approx 30 hp!). I was impressed.

Your first thought might be that my points were messed up - not true. I had them in perfect form and thought myself that the upgrade wouldn't do much. I was amazed!

kelsfine69 · 10-10-2005, 10:29 PM

I got the Pertonics HEI "Flamethrower" on my big block, comes new in the box, very nice. I used the MSD cut to fit wires, and with some loomes you can make it very neet. Wish I had done it sooner!!

shifty · 10-11-2005, 01:43 PM

I have a decent article in the FAQ on this swap with lots and lots of pictures.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=148346

If this doesn't work for you, look at the index of the FAQ forum. Search this thread using the FIND feature in your browser (CTRL+F) and look for "HEI":

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=157669

10-10-2005, 02:15 PM	#1
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Electronic convererson for your distributor Anyone converted? My points wore through on me this weekend, well at least now I know how to change them... has anyone done the conversion? is it worth it? how much? Where to find? you know all the usuall questions for the mighty green one. thanks again!! __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

10-10-2005, 02:22 PM	#2
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	I have a plantronics (?) electronic points system. Its one of the cheaper alternatives but I have been very happy with it. There are some better units out there for more money. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

10-10-2005, 02:27 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	unless you have a 100 point show truck and are trying to stay dead stock original. get an hei. its the easiest way to do the swap. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-10-2005, 02:42 PM	#4
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	where did you get the plantronics? the ignition conversion pack @ advanced is about 120.00 is that about right? __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

10-10-2005, 02:58 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	a used hei will cost ya like 35 bucks. theres also brand new performance hei distributors on ebay for around 100 bucks __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-10-2005, 03:25 PM	#6
Ochre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 78	I think farside847 meant "pertronix" and not plantronics, pertronix does electronic ignition systems for Chevies, fords, VW and quite a few other, they also sell a CD box called the "second strike" and hipo coils.

10-10-2005, 04:22 PM	#7
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Yup, your right. It was PerTronix. It was about $60 but now I see they cost more... __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

10-10-2005, 06:43 PM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	My "old" HEI took a dump, one day.....and I bought an ACCEL remanufactured HEI to replace it. Best money I have spent in a looooooong time. __________________ 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.

10-10-2005, 10:15 PM	#9
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Another board member posted that M&H makes a points replacement that uses just the stock wiring where as Pertronix Ignitor II uses a separate power wire. Can't find the link... __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

10-10-2005, 10:20 PM	#10
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	I bought a Mallory HEI for $149 at the speed shop here. I think Pertronix is about $89. Hei is super easy, but you need to add a set of spark plug wires (get 'em for a '75 corvette) into the price tag. Well worth it in my opinion. __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

10-10-2005, 10:21 PM	#11
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Pertronix I went with a Pertronix upgrade on a stock 350 many years ago. With no other changes the car picked up 3 MPH in the 1/4 (approx 30 hp!). I was impressed. Your first thought might be that my points were messed up - not true. I had them in perfect form and thought myself that the upgrade wouldn't do much. I was amazed! Last edited by MrC1; 10-10-2005 at 10:21 PM.

10-10-2005, 10:29 PM	#12
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	I got the Pertonics HEI "Flamethrower" on my big block, comes new in the box, very nice. I used the MSD cut to fit wires, and with some loomes you can make it very neet. Wish I had done it sooner!! __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

10-11-2005, 01:43 PM	#13
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	I have a decent article in the FAQ on this swap with lots and lots of pictures. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=148346 If this doesn't work for you, look at the index of the FAQ forum. Search this thread using the FIND feature in your browser (CTRL+F) and look for "HEI": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=157669 __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

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