anybody using the Proform HEI? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dion · 10-17-2003, 02:03 PM

might get one next and wanted some feedback on them, anybody?

chevykid1969 · 10-17-2003, 02:37 PM

I have got one on my 327. Its been about a year so i dont rember any specs. but i have had no problems with mine . and if i rember correctly it is about the best price on an HEI i could find(summitracing)

dion · 10-17-2003, 04:03 PM

thanks. would you consider it a performance HEI or just stock replacement?

70c10 · 10-17-2003, 04:28 PM

Dion, the only person I know who has one is cableguy0. He likes it and his truck is quick. For the money it appears to be a good buy. I would compare the components to other brands and talk to some speed shops for opinions.

Suicide-D · 10-17-2003, 05:51 PM

I hated mine didn't even last through cam break in... fried the coil cap and the module... the only thing left is the billet housing and pick up... the proform pushrods and roller tip rockers didn't make it either (shoved pushrod through the rocker)... I'll never buy proform anything again I learned that you get what you pay for.

70short · 10-17-2003, 06:07 PM

I bought A summit HEI for my truck. Runs great haven't had any problems

lukecp · 10-17-2003, 06:36 PM

If you have got the money, go with a MSD Pro-Billet HEI. It costs like $329, but i have heard nothing but great things about them.

Denny · 10-17-2003, 07:03 PM

I would go with the MSD billet distributor, I have been using them since 1985. I have had a 8361 MSD billet distributor on my truck since 1996 and it makes a big difference. The 8361 needs the 6A unit. They also sell the MSD 8360 which does not need the 6A unit. My truck starts with a half turn of the engine usually.

bigjimzlll · 10-17-2003, 09:32 PM

I hated the Proform...a piece of JUNK..the bushing wore out in no time..timing was erratic from the get go..the Msd8360 is a great dizzy..small cap..not to expensive..around 200 bucks..then you will need a coil too

cableguy0 · 10-17-2003, 11:00 PM

actually i have both the proform roller rockers and the dizzy have had no problems from either and i run the sh!t outta my truck. so if something is gonna break im gonna break it havent had a bit of problem outta either parts. my only problem is keeping trannies in one piece

Suicide-D · 10-17-2003, 11:28 PM

I must've gotten a bad batch because 3 other rockers were cra ked in the same place. I don't trust them now.

cableguy0 · 10-17-2003, 11:31 PM

i dunno what happened but my rockers have around 20k miles on em and that motor has seen well over 6 grand A LOT and i mean a whole lot im by no means easy on vehicles and i havent had a problem

greasemonkey · 10-17-2003, 11:32 PM

I have a Mallory HEI, it cost $139 from a local speed shop and I have not had any problems with it at all.

Fred T · 10-18-2003, 01:33 AM

I put the Proform upgrade kit in my HEI last winter. Haven't had any problems.

**Smitty** · 10-18-2003, 02:32 PM

So Dion does this mean that you are going to keep the truck? It's back in your good graces. What did Jack? at JBA recommend? He should be an excellent source if you've seen any of the stuff they put together out there. Some real HIGH-Performance equipment. You liked their service. I would value their judgement (advice). Just a thought. Glad it worked out for you. Was pretty sure you would enjoy this experience. Smitty

10-17-2003, 02:03 PM	#1
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	anybody using the Proform HEI? might get one next and wanted some feedback on them, anybody? __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

10-17-2003, 04:03 PM	#3
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	thanks. would you consider it a performance HEI or just stock replacement? __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

10-17-2003, 04:28 PM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Dion, the only person I know who has one is cableguy0. He likes it and his truck is quick. For the money it appears to be a good buy. I would compare the components to other brands and talk to some speed shops for opinions. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-17-2003, 06:07 PM	#6
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	I bought A summit HEI for my truck. Runs great haven't had any problems __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

10-17-2003, 06:36 PM	#7
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	If you have got the money, go with a MSD Pro-Billet HEI. It costs like $329, but i have heard nothing but great things about them. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-17-2003, 02:37 PM	#2
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	I have got one on my 327. Its been about a year so i dont rember any specs. but i have had no problems with mine . and if i rember correctly it is about the best price on an HEI i could find(summitracing)

10-17-2003, 05:51 PM	#5
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	I hated mine didn't even last through cam break in... fried the coil cap and the module... the only thing left is the billet housing and pick up... the proform pushrods and roller tip rockers didn't make it either (shoved pushrod through the rocker)... I'll never buy proform anything again I learned that you get what you pay for.

10-17-2003, 07:03 PM	#8
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	I would go with the MSD billet distributor, I have been using them since 1985. I have had a 8361 MSD billet distributor on my truck since 1996 and it makes a big difference. The 8361 needs the 6A unit. They also sell the MSD 8360 which does not need the 6A unit. My truck starts with a half turn of the engine usually. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

10-17-2003, 09:32 PM	#9
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	I hated the Proform...a piece of JUNK..the bushing wore out in no time..timing was erratic from the get go..the Msd8360 is a great dizzy..small cap..not to expensive..around 200 bucks..then you will need a coil too __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

10-17-2003, 11:00 PM	#10
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	actually i have both the proform roller rockers and the dizzy have had no problems from either and i run the sh!t outta my truck. so if something is gonna break im gonna break it havent had a bit of problem outta either parts. my only problem is keeping trannies in one piece __________________ 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.

10-17-2003, 11:28 PM	#11
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	I must've gotten a bad batch because 3 other rockers were cra ked in the same place. I don't trust them now.

10-17-2003, 11:31 PM	#12
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	i dunno what happened but my rockers have around 20k miles on em and that motor has seen well over 6 grand A LOT and i mean a whole lot im by no means easy on vehicles and i havent had a problem __________________ 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.

10-17-2003, 11:32 PM	#13
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	I have a Mallory HEI, it cost $139 from a local speed shop and I have not had any problems with it at all. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

10-18-2003, 01:33 AM	#14
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	I put the Proform upgrade kit in my HEI last winter. Haven't had any problems. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

10-18-2003, 02:32 PM	#15
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,112	So Dion does this mean that you are going to keep the truck? It's back in your good graces. What did Jack? at JBA recommend? He should be an excellent source if you've seen any of the stuff they put together out there. Some real HIGH-Performance equipment. You liked their service. I would value their judgement (advice). Just a thought. Glad it worked out for you. Was pretty sure you would enjoy this experience. Smitty __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.



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