Does an HEI fit????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bolton66chev · 02-28-2008, 05:18 AM

Ok fellas I am almost done with my resto on my '66 chevy fleetside, so my last few parts are finishing with the engine. I haven't attempted to put an hei distributer on but I swear it wont fit.

So will an HEI distributer fit on a my 327 or do I need to do some modifications to the firewall or get a specific distributor.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

fuelpump · 02-28-2008, 05:43 AM

Here is an HEI in a 60. I didn't put it in but it fits fine.
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2manyprojects · 02-28-2008, 05:51 AM

HEI fits I had one in my 66 with a 283 on 6cyl frame mounts it was close but worked fine.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-28-2008, 06:04 AM

Yeap...they fit perfect...
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rickf · 02-28-2008, 06:18 AM

Though the coil-in-cap HEI will fit, as others have attested, I found it too close for comfort and convenience. I went with a new Pertronix distributor and separate coil, allegedly still HEI, but the head is "normal" sized. WIth black cap and coil it looks OEM.

hewlett2002000 · 02-28-2008, 06:54 AM

it fits fine. your gonna have to take the cap off to get it in but it will fit.
John

javadoc · 02-28-2008, 07:46 AM

No it won't fit. What you need to do is swap the 327 with my 283. THEN, your HEI will fit.

leftcoast66 · 02-28-2008, 07:52 AM

Yeah, they work good, but like they said the cap has to come off to get the setup in.

bolton66chev · 02-28-2008, 08:40 AM

COOL thanks guys!!!! As you guys may know I was a little worried, you look at the room given and the size of the HEI!

kdrodworks316 · 02-28-2008, 09:55 AM

they fit great as long as the po didnt z they frame, move the engine back, cut out the fire wall clear to the cowl, and set the cab down so the wiper motor sits on the coil so it cant be removed without taking the cab off. other than that it fits great!

60ratrod · 02-28-2008, 10:20 AM

. hei's fit just fine. but as mentioned, you do have to take the cap off, but why would you wanna leave the cap on anyway?? you gotta set it to tdc and put it on the #1 position.

Imperial Kustom · 02-28-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kdrodworks316

they fit great as long as the po didnt z they frame, move the engine back, cut out the fire wall clear to the cowl, and set the cab down so the wiper motor sits on the coil so it cant be removed without taking the cab off. other than that it fits great!

Gotta think ahead!!! When I channeled my '62, I made the firewall recess deeper for the HEI. Made sure to keep all the factory curves and such though. I have alot of time in forming just that stupid firewall! It's pretty tight, yes, but it works good!

greg64 · 02-28-2008, 10:31 AM

Nice engine, Chief!

60ratrod · 02-28-2008, 11:45 AM

its so pretty!!

kdrodworks316 · 02-29-2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Imperial Kustom

Gotta think ahead!!! When I channeled my '62, I made the firewall recess deeper for the HEI. Made sure to keep all the factory curves and such though. I have alot of time in forming just that stupid firewall! It's pretty tight, yes, but it works good!

Man the po made a mess of mine, Mind if i stop by next time i'm in boise and check out your ride?

**ChiefRocka** · 02-29-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by greg64

Nice engine, Chief!

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Originally Posted by 60ratrod

its so pretty!!

Thanks...not so clean anymore...I drive it and haven't cleaned or maintained the aluminum...Oh well...

Imperial Kustom · 02-29-2008, 09:50 AM

No problem KD. Stop on in anytime. PM me when you need a phone number.

02-28-2008, 05:43 AM	#2
fuelpump Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: caro, mi Posts: 171	Re: Does an HEI fit????? Here is an HEI in a 60. I didn't put it in but it fits fine. __________________ http://public.fotki.com/fuelpump

02-28-2008, 05:51 AM	#3
2manyprojects Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 670	Re: Does an HEI fit????? HEI fits I had one in my 66 with a 283 on 6cyl frame mounts it was close but worked fine.

02-28-2008, 06:04 AM	#4
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Does an HEI fit????? Yeap...they fit perfect... - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

02-28-2008, 06:18 AM	#5
rickf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 318	Re: Does an HEI fit????? Though the coil-in-cap HEI will fit, as others have attested, I found it too close for comfort and convenience. I went with a new Pertronix distributor and separate coil, allegedly still HEI, but the head is "normal" sized. WIth black cap and coil it looks OEM.

02-28-2008, 06:54 AM	#6
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Does an HEI fit????? it fits fine. your gonna have to take the cap off to get it in but it will fit. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

02-28-2008, 05:18 AM	#1
bolton66chev Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tacoma, WA. Posts: 25	Does an HEI fit????? Ok fellas I am almost done with my resto on my '66 chevy fleetside, so my last few parts are finishing with the engine. I haven't attempted to put an hei distributer on but I swear it wont fit. So will an HEI distributer fit on a my 327 or do I need to do some modifications to the firewall or get a specific distributor. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

02-28-2008, 07:46 AM	#7
javadoc Hey Watch this... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 414	Re: Does an HEI fit????? No it won't fit. What you need to do is swap the 327 with my 283. THEN, your HEI will fit. __________________ What have I gotten myself into now? 1964 Chevy Stepside - 383 hydraulic roller Vortec ... a work in progress 2000 Volvo V70R - 340awhp, 22psi, meth-injected of Porsche-eating fun. The grocery-getter on steroids

02-28-2008, 07:52 AM	#8
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: Does an HEI fit????? Yeah, they work good, but like they said the cap has to come off to get the setup in.

02-28-2008, 08:40 AM	#9
bolton66chev Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tacoma, WA. Posts: 25	Re: Does an HEI fit????? COOL thanks guys!!!! As you guys may know I was a little worried, you look at the room given and the size of the HEI!

02-28-2008, 09:55 AM	#10
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Does an HEI fit????? they fit great as long as the po didnt z they frame, move the engine back, cut out the fire wall clear to the cowl, and set the cab down so the wiper motor sits on the coil so it cant be removed without taking the cab off. other than that it fits great!

02-28-2008, 10:20 AM	#11
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: Does an HEI fit????? . hei's fit just fine. but as mentioned, you do have to take the cap off, but why would you wanna leave the cap on anyway?? you gotta set it to tdc and put it on the #1 position. __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

02-28-2008, 10:31 AM	#13
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: Does an HEI fit????? Nice engine, Chief! __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

02-28-2008, 11:45 AM	#14
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: Does an HEI fit????? its so pretty!! __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

02-29-2008, 09:50 AM	#17
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: Does an HEI fit????? No problem KD. Stop on in anytime. PM me when you need a phone number.



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