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mi396ss · 07-29-2013, 08:47 AM

I was thinking about buying one of these HEIs from this ebay store and was wondering if anyone else has bought one and if so had anything good or bad to say? Thanks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SBC-BBC-350-...#ht_8881wt_983

1972RedNeck · 07-29-2013, 09:03 AM

I get them for $5 a pop at the yard.

**LockDoc** · 07-29-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

I get them for $5 a pop at the yard.

And that is fine if you are capable of checking the shaft bushings, flyweight bushings, wiring, and other misc. things that are usually worn out on the salvage yard components. I can get them free at the salvage yard close to me but I usually end up having to re-build them to make them right. It's amazing how much worn bushings can make your timing jump around.

LockDoc

mmiddle · 07-29-2013, 09:39 AM

Hum.... I would be very liery of this for a DD that you plan on putting lots of miles on it. This is a very cheap China-crap unit. I think you would will better off going to a junk yard getting a unit and then replacing the module and pick-up coil, spark coil.
This my be a great deal on a great HEI unit, but it may very well not be. If you do pop for it, let us know how it turns out. After all it is only 37.50. Give us a full review.

cdowns · 07-29-2013, 09:56 AM

that is skippy chinese sum love gettin as much cheapo china crap as they can

i prefer american made and am willing to pay for it

Number98 · 07-29-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i prefer american made and am willing to pay for it

Wish more folks felt this way..

71maligreen · 07-29-2013, 10:09 AM

thay are made by the same company that makes accels units just a cheaper version without the accel name on it!!! i have 2 of them and havent had a problem with them yet!!!

**leddzepp** · 07-29-2013, 10:22 AM

I have 2 of them, zero problems. You can't beat the price, and I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.

**Already Gone** · 07-29-2013, 11:28 AM

Bought 3 of them, installed one in a driver truck and sold the other 2 to friends and have had no complaints.
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sKnNyPpY · 07-29-2013, 11:52 AM

I like my cheap HEI, better than burnt up points.

GASoline71 · 07-29-2013, 12:00 PM

Skip White sells nothing but offshore junk.

Gary

68gmsee · 07-29-2013, 12:02 PM

I bought a Skip unit for my test engine. It runs fine but I would be interested on longevity. These have only been on the market a short time. I have a GM HEI out of a 75 Chevy that had close to 80K. I put it in my 69 and ran it another 20-30K before I dismantled the truck. Engine needs a rebuild but HEI still ran good.

Re. cheap salvage yard HEI's. Over here, they're not that cheap. I haven't seen them for less than $40.

**leddzepp** · 07-29-2013, 12:15 PM

I have had a Skip White dist. in my current truck for years...if the part works I don't consider it junk.

71maligreen · 07-29-2013, 12:46 PM

6 years ago i bought a pro comp hei complete unit and when i took it out of the box and grabbed it by the rotor to stab it into my new 4000 dollar sbc the shaft and all the guts fell out on the floor!!
I would have freaked if it fell out in the engine!!! will never e ver buy another procomp item.
i have alot of skip white stuff fuel pumps, hei units, etc... never had an issue with any of it yet!!!

GASoline71 · 07-29-2013, 01:50 PM

If you spent that much cash on building your SBC... why would you fathom a $50 dollar china made distributor?

The Skip White crap is the exact same crap as procomp... just in a different box.

Gary

LEX · 07-29-2013, 02:08 PM

I purchased one from that seller. No problems.

1972RedNeck · 07-29-2013, 02:10 PM

I have had 2 coils die on aftermarket ones. I now use only GM dizzys.

mi396ss · 07-29-2013, 02:19 PM

How about one of the Richporter Technology distributors? I see they are around $75 shipped. I've heard their stuff is pretty good quality.

HotRod C/10 · 07-29-2013, 04:57 PM

I run one, changing my ignition system at some point though

**WIDESIDE72** · 07-29-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

And that is fine if you are capable of checking the shaft bushings, flyweight bushings, wiring, and other misc. things that are usually worn out on the salvage yard components. I can get them free at the salvage yard close to me but I usually end up having to re-build them to make them right. It's amazing how much worn bushings can make your timing jump around.

LockDoc

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**WIDESIDE72** · 07-29-2013, 05:49 PM

I bought a skip white dist a few years back for the 72 swb step. It only has about an hiur of run time, but so far so good. I didnt know it was Chinese made at the time or i probably would have dropped a little more coin for a US made one. I guess I should have known it was imported for that price.
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Jack_71C10 · 07-29-2013, 05:51 PM

I've had a Skip White Distributor in my daily drive for about 5 years without a problem.

LONGHAIR · 07-29-2013, 06:34 PM

Along with what LockDoc said, a unit from the boneyard is probably going to have that screwy advance curve from the "ported vacuum" days. So you would need to be able to fix the advance too.
This is one of the factors that brings a lot of guys here with timing problems.

It's not that I am in favor of the off shore stuff, but the old "factory" stuff is no prize either.

nickv6266 · 07-29-2013, 06:38 PM

I have not bought a distributor from them but i bought a stroker kit that was all top shelf items and had no problems. Just research there product brands before you buy.

07-29-2013, 08:47 AM	#1
mi396ss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.P., Michigan Posts: 66	Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? I was thinking about buying one of these HEIs from this ebay store and was wondering if anyone else has bought one and if so had anything good or bad to say? Thanks. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SBC-BBC-350-...#ht_8881wt_983

07-29-2013, 09:39 AM	#4
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? Hum.... I would be very liery of this for a DD that you plan on putting lots of miles on it. This is a very cheap China-crap unit. I think you would will better off going to a junk yard getting a unit and then replacing the module and pick-up coil, spark coil. This my be a great deal on a great HEI unit, but it may very well not be. If you do pop for it, let us know how it turns out. After all it is only 37.50. Give us a full review. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

07-29-2013, 09:56 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? that is skippy chinese sum love gettin as much cheapo china crap as they can i prefer american made and am willing to pay for it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-29-2013, 10:09 AM	#7
71maligreen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: LaMoille Illinois Posts: 119	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? thay are made by the same company that makes accels units just a cheaper version without the accel name on it!!! i have 2 of them and havent had a problem with them yet!!!

07-29-2013, 10:22 AM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,117	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? I have 2 of them, zero problems. You can't beat the price, and I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-29-2013, 11:28 AM	#9
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,161	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? Bought 3 of them, installed one in a driver truck and sold the other 2 to friends and have had no complaints. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

07-29-2013, 11:52 AM	#10
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? I like my cheap HEI, better than burnt up points. __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

07-29-2013, 12:02 PM	#12
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? I bought a Skip unit for my test engine. It runs fine but I would be interested on longevity. These have only been on the market a short time. I have a GM HEI out of a 75 Chevy that had close to 80K. I put it in my 69 and ran it another 20-30K before I dismantled the truck. Engine needs a rebuild but HEI still ran good. Re. cheap salvage yard HEI's. Over here, they're not that cheap. I haven't seen them for less than $40. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

07-29-2013, 12:15 PM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,117	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? I have had a Skip White dist. in my current truck for years...if the part works I don't consider it junk. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-29-2013, 12:46 PM	#14
71maligreen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: LaMoille Illinois Posts: 119	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? 6 years ago i bought a pro comp hei complete unit and when i took it out of the box and grabbed it by the rotor to stab it into my new 4000 dollar sbc the shaft and all the guts fell out on the floor!! I would have freaked if it fell out in the engine!!! will never e ver buy another procomp item. i have alot of skip white stuff fuel pumps, hei units, etc... never had an issue with any of it yet!!!

07-29-2013, 02:08 PM	#16
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? I purchased one from that seller. No problems.

07-29-2013, 02:19 PM	#18
mi396ss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.P., Michigan Posts: 66	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? How about one of the Richporter Technology distributors? I see they are around $75 shipped. I've heard their stuff is pretty good quality.

07-29-2013, 04:57 PM	#19
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,054	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? I run one, changing my ignition system at some point though __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

07-29-2013, 05:49 PM	#21
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? I bought a skip white dist a few years back for the 72 swb step. It only has about an hiur of run time, but so far so good. I didnt know it was Chinese made at the time or i probably would have dropped a little more coin for a US made one. I guess I should have known it was imported for that price. Posted via Mobile Device

07-29-2013, 05:51 PM	#22
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? I've had a Skip White Distributor in my daily drive for about 5 years without a problem. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem.



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07-29-2013, 06:38 PM	#24
nickv6266 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkansas city Kansas Posts: 398	Re: Anyone using this Ebay Store HEI? I have not bought a distributor from them but i bought a stroker kit that was all top shelf items and had no problems. Just research there product brands before you buy.

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