HEI or Points? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hooker · 01-16-2007, 08:49 AM

Can Smoeone please explain the difference between HEI and Points? I am a new memeber but i have been enjoying your forum for months... You guys are better than a Chiltons manual!! My new wife just surprised me with a wedding present... A 1969 Chevy SWB... I will post pics soon... A litle rough but nothign i cant fix!!

Thanks Guys!!

shifty · 01-16-2007, 09:28 AM

Points: http://autorepair.about.com/cs/gener.../aa052502a.htm

HEI: http://www.advanceautoparts.com/engl...0021001he.html

Comparison info: http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...coils_modules/

Gray Ghost · 01-16-2007, 09:42 AM

Points=PITA
HEI=

Hook'em · 01-16-2007, 10:29 AM

Welcome from Texas!

**phase_one** · 01-16-2007, 11:51 AM

Use HEI and what a wonderful gift. You may want to keep that wife.

shifty · 01-16-2007, 12:03 PM

By the way - if you want a tutorial on how to install HEI on a 6cyl or a V8, check out the FAQ/tech writeup part of the forum for a couple of install threads. It's actually pretty easy and man, what a hell of a difference it made on my truck! Instant starts!!

**WorkinLonghorn** · 01-16-2007, 12:32 PM

Quote:

It's actually pretty easy and man, what a hell of a difference it made on my truck! Instant starts!!

I agree shifty,but I wanted to mention that the OPer can also put in one of those Mallory or Pertronix electronic conversion things that go right in in place of the points and retain his current timing set-up.I have heard that they are improved now and won't get roasted if you leave the ignition on after shut-down.
There is one plus for point system;They seldom suddenly quit like electronic ignition.They usually give you plenty of warning when they are going bad.
Also,some guys tried to steal my last '69 (old point system) one night and couldn't get it started and just said F.I. and moved on.

hvychve · 01-16-2007, 01:28 PM

no question about it, unless you want to stay with original equipment, yank that point dist out and install your hei, no points/dwell to have to set. on your point type dist. you have what is call a resistor wire that comes of the "R" side of the starter. you dont need the resistor wire no more, the resistor wire was to lower the current to the points , so as not to fry em. I removed my resistor wire and sent a key hot 12 to the battery side of the coil. nice gift buy the way... thats way cool

jimmydean · 01-16-2007, 01:42 PM

When you can get a NICE HEI setup from White Performance for $65 and all you have to do is get a set of wires, it's well worth it. If you get the wires from him too, I think he will combine shipping.

I got a nice rebuilt MSD distributor and 8.8mm wires of ebay for $60 and have not had a single issue in over a year.

PanelDeland · 01-16-2007, 06:04 PM

Does she have a sister?!!!!!

ghetto_superman · 01-16-2007, 06:40 PM

Lol

01-16-2007, 08:49 AM	#1
Hooker aka TEX-TOY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 127	HEI or Points? Can Smoeone please explain the difference between HEI and Points? I am a new memeber but i have been enjoying your forum for months... You guys are better than a Chiltons manual!! My new wife just surprised me with a wedding present... A 1969 Chevy SWB... I will post pics soon... A litle rough but nothign i cant fix!! Thanks Guys!!

01-16-2007, 09:28 AM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: HEI or Points? Points: http://autorepair.about.com/cs/gener.../aa052502a.htm HEI: http://www.advanceautoparts.com/engl...0021001he.html Comparison info: http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...coils_modules/ __________________ 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. Last edited by shifty; 01-16-2007 at 09:29 AM.

01-16-2007, 09:42 AM	#3
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: HEI or Points? Points=PITA HEI= __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

01-16-2007, 10:29 AM	#4
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: HEI or Points? Welcome from Texas! __________________ Hook'em

01-16-2007, 11:51 AM	#5
phase_one Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Praireville. LA 70769 Posts: 390	Re: HEI or Points? Use HEI and what a wonderful gift. You may want to keep that wife. __________________ 11 Surbaban 70 C 10 still in progress

01-16-2007, 12:03 PM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: HEI or Points? By the way - if you want a tutorial on how to install HEI on a 6cyl or a V8, check out the FAQ/tech writeup part of the forum for a couple of install threads. It's actually pretty easy and man, what a hell of a difference it made on my truck! Instant starts!! __________________ 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. Last edited by shifty; 01-16-2007 at 12:04 PM.

01-16-2007, 01:28 PM	#8
hvychve To The Levy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Posts: 391	Re: HEI or Points? no question about it, unless you want to stay with original equipment, yank that point dist out and install your hei, no points/dwell to have to set. on your point type dist. you have what is call a resistor wire that comes of the "R" side of the starter. you dont need the resistor wire no more, the resistor wire was to lower the current to the points , so as not to fry em. I removed my resistor wire and sent a key hot 12 to the battery side of the coil. nice gift buy the way... thats way cool

01-16-2007, 01:42 PM	#9
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: HEI or Points? When you can get a NICE HEI setup from White Performance for $65 and all you have to do is get a set of wires, it's well worth it. If you get the wires from him too, I think he will combine shipping. I got a nice rebuilt MSD distributor and 8.8mm wires of ebay for $60 and have not had a single issue in over a year.

01-16-2007, 06:04 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: HEI or Points? Does she have a sister?!!!!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-16-2007, 06:40 PM	#11
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: HEI or Points? Lol __________________ -1947 3100 -1968 C10 -1970 K20



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