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06-21-2011, 07:15 PM
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What HEI ?
I am going to be changing my intake manifold this weekend,so I was thinking this would be a good time for a better dist.,I would like to go with an HEI, but it doesn't look like there is much room on the firewall! What do you guys use?
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06-21-2011, 07:26 PM
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Re: What HEI ?
what year of truck?? 73 and newer it will drop, as after 74 they all had HEI.
I put an HEI in my old 62 'burban, didn't a thing....
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06-21-2011, 07:35 PM
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Re: What HEI ?
I put a factory HEI (unknown donor) in my '72 K20 a long time ago. Not a lot of room for sure, but it does fit. Had to remove the cap to install the dist., though...
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06-21-2011, 08:00 PM
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Re: What HEI ?
It's for a 71 4x4 with a 307.The stock dist.just about hits now!
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06-21-2011, 09:53 PM
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Re: What HEI ?
You might have to use a kit like this or something similar. http://www.hot-spark.com/
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06-22-2011, 09:31 AM
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Re: What HEI ?
I used MSD on my old 350 ~ worked great!
  
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06-24-2011, 09:09 PM
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Re: What HEI ?
FWIW, I've got an HEI dist in my truck from a 79 camaro. It is very close to the firewall, but does not touch, or show signs of rubbing. I had to customize a screwdriver to fit so that i can tighten and loosen the 4 twist locks that hold the cap on.
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06-24-2011, 11:38 PM
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Re: What HEI ?
My 72 Blazer 4x4 has an HEI the PO put in.
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06-26-2011, 01:01 PM
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Re: What HEI ?
I have a Mallory Billet HEI w/ a ACCEL HO Coil in it. They fit but are tight. 1971 K-20 w/350 edelbrock Manifold.
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06-26-2011, 11:20 PM
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Re: What HEI ?
I just got done putting an HEI in my 72 K20,, I had to take out the bolt that holds the heater box from inside the cab and put 4 or 5 washers on it so the cap would clear.
That was the only obstacle that I encountered. Truck runs good. HEI, new wires,new coil ,new cap,and new plugs make a world of difference !! Rebuilding the Q-jet didn't hurt anything either !! Take care everybody !! Tom |
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06-27-2011, 06:48 AM
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Re: What HEI ?
Thanks Guys! It sounds like a lot of you you have done this,so I am going to give it a whirl!
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06-27-2011, 09:28 PM
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Re: What HEI ?
this is one of the first and best upgrades for these trucks imo... good luck FLDBRED.
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