Choosing/WTB HEI Distributor - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BuckeyeBlazer · 03-13-2005, 09:00 PM

So I am going to swap out my points dizzy for a HEI. I have a 350 bored .30 over I think. (previous owner was shaddy and I don't believe much of what he said.) Anyway, I am just looking to improve cold starting, idle and the sluggish accel I get throughout the rpm range.

Any recommendations on what brand of HEI? (I have heard MSD is the best but they are a little $$$$)

Anyone have one they want to sell?

Thanks Ya'll

Go Bucs

jamesi20 · 03-13-2005, 09:12 PM

It's hard to beat stock GM

cableguy0 · 03-13-2005, 09:16 PM

no not really considering the weak coils and stock modules that kill the motor around 4500 rpm. you will be better off with a performance oriented hei. i ran a proform for over 10k miles and had not one problem out of it. the hotter coil in the performance units will help with gas mileage

junkyardjohn · 03-13-2005, 09:23 PM

I Use A Stock G.m. Distributer, With A High Perfomance Coil & A Curve Kit. I've Been Running These Every Day For The Last 15 Years Or So Without Any Problems At All.

John

RainFade · 03-13-2005, 09:44 PM

I recently installed a procomp HEI, heck of a bang for the buck at $80'ish delivered IMHO.

hobby67stepside · 03-13-2005, 11:34 PM

I just bought a new HEI complete on e-bay for $75 "buy it now" (plus shipping) from "raceparts" or something like that. Automotive parts category. That's less than half what my local parts store wanted.

Dick Dale · 03-14-2005, 02:28 AM

Bought mine from Jegs. $99 special and cheaper than the part store. If you have a basically stock motor, stock is fine.

BuckeyeBlazer · 03-14-2005, 12:31 PM

Any problems with firewall interference?

CHEVYE · 03-14-2005, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckeyeBlazer

Any problems with firewall interference?

no problems at all. if your engine were in the I6 position it would be a little tight, but still no problem.

*wolfthing2000* · 03-14-2005, 01:05 PM

So what does the plug gap change and do the plugs stay the same for the HEI????????

CHEVYE · 03-14-2005, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfthing2000

So what does the plug gap change and do the plugs stay the same for the HEI????????

.45 should be good on a hei.

03-13-2005, 09:00 PM	#1
BuckeyeBlazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 41	Choosing/WTB HEI Distributor So I am going to swap out my points dizzy for a HEI. I have a 350 bored .30 over I think. (previous owner was shaddy and I don't believe much of what he said.) Anyway, I am just looking to improve cold starting, idle and the sluggish accel I get throughout the rpm range. Any recommendations on what brand of HEI? (I have heard MSD is the best but they are a little $$$$) Anyone have one they want to sell? Thanks Ya'll Go Bucs __________________ Learn'n the ropes

03-13-2005, 09:16 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	no not really considering the weak coils and stock modules that kill the motor around 4500 rpm. you will be better off with a performance oriented hei. i ran a proform for over 10k miles and had not one problem out of it. the hotter coil in the performance units will help with gas mileage __________________ 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.

03-13-2005, 09:23 PM	#4
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I Use A Stock G.m. Distributer, With A High Perfomance Coil & A Curve Kit. I've Been Running These Every Day For The Last 15 Years Or So Without Any Problems At All. John __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

03-13-2005, 09:44 PM	#5
RainFade Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 215	I recently installed a procomp HEI, heck of a bang for the buck at $80'ish delivered IMHO. __________________ 71 K20 350/350/205, dealer air, 4" lift, Flowtech,Edel 1406 on 2101, procomp HEI,4.10's, 33x12.50x16.5 BFG MT's on slots. 4 wheel disc brakes. My lame K20 page My lame Eaton disc brake page

03-14-2005, 02:28 AM	#7
Dick Dale Excelsior, You Fathead. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 937	Bought mine from Jegs. $99 special and cheaper than the part store. If you have a basically stock motor, stock is fine. __________________ Go Navy. The Sea Is Ours. Budget 350 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...38#post2264638

03-13-2005, 09:12 PM	#2
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	It's hard to beat stock GM

03-13-2005, 11:34 PM	#6
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	I just bought a new HEI complete on e-bay for $75 "buy it now" (plus shipping) from "raceparts" or something like that. Automotive parts category. That's less than half what my local parts store wanted.

03-14-2005, 12:31 PM	#8
BuckeyeBlazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 41	Any problems with firewall interference? __________________ Learn'n the ropes

03-14-2005, 01:05 PM	#10
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	So what does the plug gap change and do the plugs stay the same for the HEI????????

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