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Yesterday, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Wichita, KS
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HEI in 283?
I have a 67 C10 with a 283. It's not the original 283, but it looks to be mostly original configuration, except for an Edelbrock intake and 500cfm 4-brl. Is there any reason that makes it not possible to put in an HEI distributor? Good idea? Bad idea? pros? cons? Any particular brand?
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Yesterday, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Godley, TX
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Re: HEI in 283?
You can install an HEI on your 283. Recommend browse around on here for all the installation tips folks have provided over the years - things like full 12V, etc.
HEIs are a good idea because they eliminate the points (and therefore point wear, need to change/adjust every once in a while, etc) and are reliable (although I'd avoid overseas-made new ones - the best ones are the original GM HEIs - and some very reputable, but sometimes pricey, new U.S. made HEIs). The only con is non-original appearance. If that matters to you, you may want to consider a pertronix unit that also eliminates the points but fits under your current distributor cap. |
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Yesterday, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Tucson, AZ USA
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Re: HEI in 283?
Why not? HEI will fit any SBC V8.
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Yesterday, 11:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Simi Valley, CA
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Re: HEI in 283?
Same distributor fits big blocks, too. When the 305 I had in my '68 Skylark finally died, I went back to Buick power, and put that very distributor in my truck. There are some very early Corvettes ('50s) that I hear tell took a distributor with a longer driveshaft, but I've never seen one.
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