Pertronix HEI tune-up kit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lukecp · 07-13-2002, 11:04 AM

My truck is almost due for a tune-up, and i was thinking of hopping up the ignition system a little bit. Right now, i have a 350 motor, and a stock HEI distributor. I was looking at a Pertronix HEI tune-up kit in Jegs. http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...33&prmenbr=361
Would the kit give me any more power, or gas mileage, over my stock HEI? My engine makes about 300HP, but i never really go above 4500 rpm. Also, i was planning on using regular ACDelco spark plugs when i do the tuneup. Is there a better plug for me to use? I used to run Splitfire's in my EFI S10, but i have heard that Splitfires don't do very well in a carberated engine.

lukecp · 07-13-2002, 03:46 PM

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70shortnphat · 07-13-2002, 04:43 PM

I Have the complete Petronix HEI distributor and wires.No problems so far (2 Months) and dont have an opinion on any performance boost or benefits from installing it ,but my engine is a mostly stock 327.I just wanted an all new ignition system and the price was right. When I do some modifications in the future I wanted an ignition system that could keep up and from there ads It sounded like a good ignition system.

07-13-2002, 11:04 AM	#1
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Pertronix HEI tune-up kit? My truck is almost due for a tune-up, and i was thinking of hopping up the ignition system a little bit. Right now, i have a 350 motor, and a stock HEI distributor. I was looking at a Pertronix HEI tune-up kit in Jegs. http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...33&prmenbr=361 Would the kit give me any more power, or gas mileage, over my stock HEI? My engine makes about 300HP, but i never really go above 4500 rpm. Also, i was planning on using regular ACDelco spark plugs when i do the tuneup. Is there a better plug for me to use? I used to run Splitfire's in my EFI S10, but i have heard that Splitfires don't do very well in a carberated engine. __________________ '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

07-13-2002, 03:46 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	ttt __________________ '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

07-13-2002, 04:43 PM	#3
70shortnphat "See the U.S.A....." Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Richmond TX. Posts: 269	Petronix I Have the complete Petronix HEI distributor and wires.No problems so far (2 Months) and dont have an opinion on any performance boost or benefits from installing it ,but my engine is a mostly stock 327.I just wanted an all new ignition system and the price was right. When I do some modifications in the future I wanted an ignition system that could keep up and from there ads It sounded like a good ignition system. __________________ 1970 short bed fleetside 1949 all origional chevy 3600 1974 camaro Richmond , Texas(just S.W.of Houston)



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