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71swb4x4 · 01-04-2010, 11:03 PM

After today don't waste another dime on the coil/points system. An HEI is so cheap compared to the improved starting and running that you will obtain. I did it on my 67 with the 292 and it was crazy how much better it ran, and how much easier it starts.

po_bird · 01-05-2010, 12:14 AM

you might want to install a new point set anyways. its pretty simple. they make them with the condensor already attached.

dccarpenter · 01-05-2010, 01:22 AM

I'll definitely change the points soon if I don't manage to find an HEI somewhere for the gmc v6 305(google didn't find anything so far...).

I'm really hedging on keeping this engine as I like taking road trips and all and the lack of parts availability has me worried it's going to strand me somewhere.

adpostel · 01-05-2010, 10:43 AM

Glad you got it going bro!

faribran · 01-05-2010, 11:16 AM

is there a HEI that will work in the GMC 305 V6?

monte0185 · 01-05-2010, 12:46 PM

Not postive on this but look at the 229 v-6 in the 81-82 monte carlo. Its the same as a v-8 but made for a v-6. ITs actually a 305 with 2 cylinders chopped off. 4.3 may work as well just not sure you could find one thats not computer controlled.

Sinister · 01-05-2010, 02:30 PM

Did a little research, apparently there isn't an HEI for the 305 V6, but a Pertronix kit will probably work.
edit: Pertronix part# 1164

po_bird · 01-05-2010, 03:10 PM

Have you ever thought about adding an ign control box like a msd. I put one on my 72 and 85.
I haven't had any problems yet. They have been on there for 3yrs now.

dccarpenter · 01-05-2010, 08:27 PM

I'll check out the MSD box, there is now a nice made in America HEI distributor on ebay for the 305 v6...only problem is it is over $200.00..wow, that's a big chunk of change for me(especially with the motor having a slight knock I'm still trying to chase down).

I changed the points today, and the oil and filter, truck is starting up right away with the new coil..running much better than before, absent the slight knock and I'd be doing cartwheels. Going to try and pull the pan and check the screen (and hammer out the big dents I put in the pan). Started putting in new window felt too.

po_bird · 01-05-2010, 08:34 PM

You could buy a new msd dist or about any other brand of dist for or that price

01-04-2010, 11:03 PM	#1
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Died at an intersection, DOH! After today don't waste another dime on the coil/points system. An HEI is so cheap compared to the improved starting and running that you will obtain. I did it on my 67 with the 292 and it was crazy how much better it ran, and how much easier it starts. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-05-2010, 12:14 AM	#2
po_bird Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MUSKOGEE, OK Posts: 229	Re: Died at an intersection, DOH! you might want to install a new point set anyways. its pretty simple. they make them with the condensor already attached. __________________ 72 SIERRA LB 74 C10 SB 85 C10 SB 75 EL CAMINO SS

01-05-2010, 01:22 AM	#3
dccarpenter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, dC Posts: 176	Re: Died at an intersection, DOH! I'll definitely change the points soon if I don't manage to find an HEI somewhere for the gmc v6 305(google didn't find anything so far...). I'm really hedging on keeping this engine as I like taking road trips and all and the lack of parts availability has me worried it's going to strand me somewhere.

01-05-2010, 10:43 AM	#4
adpostel New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 132	Re: Died at an intersection, DOH! Glad you got it going bro! __________________ 1968 C10 LWB Project 454/400 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2417713

01-05-2010, 11:16 AM	#5
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Died at an intersection, DOH! is there a HEI that will work in the GMC 305 V6? __________________ "

01-05-2010, 12:46 PM	#6
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Died at an intersection, DOH! Not postive on this but look at the 229 v-6 in the 81-82 monte carlo. Its the same as a v-8 but made for a v-6. ITs actually a 305 with 2 cylinders chopped off. 4.3 may work as well just not sure you could find one thats not computer controlled. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

01-05-2010, 02:30 PM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Died at an intersection, DOH! Did a little research, apparently there isn't an HEI for the 305 V6, but a Pertronix kit will probably work. edit: Pertronix part# 1164 __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 01-05-2010 at 02:43 PM.

01-05-2010, 03:10 PM	#8
po_bird Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MUSKOGEE, OK Posts: 229	Re: Died at an intersection, DOH! Have you ever thought about adding an ign control box like a msd. I put one on my 72 and 85. I haven't had any problems yet. They have been on there for 3yrs now. __________________ 72 SIERRA LB 74 C10 SB 85 C10 SB 75 EL CAMINO SS

01-05-2010, 08:27 PM	#9
dccarpenter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, dC Posts: 176	Re: Died at an intersection, DOH! I'll check out the MSD box, there is now a nice made in America HEI distributor on ebay for the 305 v6...only problem is it is over $200.00..wow, that's a big chunk of change for me(especially with the motor having a slight knock I'm still trying to chase down). I changed the points today, and the oil and filter, truck is starting up right away with the new coil..running much better than before, absent the slight knock and I'd be doing cartwheels. Going to try and pull the pan and check the screen (and hammer out the big dents I put in the pan). Started putting in new window felt too.

01-05-2010, 08:34 PM	#10
po_bird Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MUSKOGEE, OK Posts: 229	Re: Died at an intersection, DOH! You could buy a new msd dist or about any other brand of dist for or that price __________________ 72 SIERRA LB 74 C10 SB 85 C10 SB 75 EL CAMINO SS



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