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Old 03-21-2005, 10:09 PM   #1
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HEI power question

will an HEI give better performance to my engine or just eliminate the constant screwing around with points.
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Old 03-21-2005, 10:10 PM   #2
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Both actually, you will get a higher voltage spark that woint break down as
quicka t higher revs and tyou will get better reliability and durability
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Old 03-21-2005, 10:17 PM   #3
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I think what he said?
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Old 03-21-2005, 10:24 PM   #4
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On the topic of HEI, there's a good FQ article on how to make the swap over here:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=HEI

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