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06-23-2009, 06:35 AM
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HEI in 1971 4X4
Hi Guys,
I was wondering if there would any clearence issuse using the Summit HEI dist.in a 1971 4x4 short bed.The motor is a 307.Thank You! |
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06-23-2009, 09:07 AM
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Born Psycho
 
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Re: HEI in 1971 4X4
if it's the same diameter as a standard GM HEI, it'll be real tight and probably hit if you're off roading. i personally run pertronix in mine and have had good luck with it.
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06-23-2009, 09:17 AM
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Re: HEI in 1971 4X4
I also run a pertronix, and also have had good luck with it. HEI will fit but like he said it is very tight.
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06-23-2009, 09:28 AM
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Re: HEI in 1971 4X4
Thanks guys,I'LL look into that!We put a HEI into my son's 69 chevelle and WOW what a difference.But like you guys said ,there isn't much room in the 4x4.
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06-23-2009, 10:46 AM
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Post Whore
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Re: HEI in 1971 4X4
If your body mounts are worn out probably will be issues. I put new body mounts in my K5 and a factory GM HEI in it and it was tight, but it did fit.
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06-24-2009, 10:06 PM
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Re: HEI in 1971 4X4
If you do I would go with a stock style HEI with no top cap over the plug wires. I would use a $50 skip white HEI and get new cab bushings if needed.
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06-25-2009, 06:26 AM
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Re: HEI in 1971 4X4
Thanks Mike! I checked out your project money pit,awesome truck,no way I can do all that work myself!
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06-25-2009, 08:53 AM
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Re: HEI in 1971 4X4
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