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| MSD/Mallory |
   
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7 | 38.89% |
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2 | 11.11% |
| Pertronix |
  
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3 | 16.67% |
| D.U.I. |
  
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2 | 11.11% |
| Crane |
  
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0 | 0% |
| Proform |
  
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0 | 0% |
| Other (Please specify in a response) |
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4 | 22.22% |
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06-26-2015, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: College Station, TX
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Replacing HEI Coil and Module
My HEI module burned out and wanted to get a poll on performance manufacturer preference. I have been looking and doing research. I want a solid performance ignition that will take abuse and last a while. If you don't mind, what are your favorite brands and models for the job? Thanks for your help.
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06-26-2015, 01:53 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Connecticut
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Re: Replacing HEI Coil and Module
Accel would be my choice, but I'm probably pulling my HEI for something smaller and Pertronix if I can't figure out my interference issues.
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06-26-2015, 02:31 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Phoenix,AZ
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Re: Replacing HEI Coil and Module
with DUI every distributor is custom made. you fill out this form and input your engine parameters and they build your distributor. plus their spark plug wires are amazing 10mm with a nice sheathing. very good quality.
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06-26-2015, 02:42 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Porterville,Ca.
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Re: Replacing HEI Coil and Module
I'm running the HYPERTECH HEI super coil, truck runs great with it, this replaced the ACCEL coil which is lower rated
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06-28-2015, 07:29 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: MD
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Re: Replacing HEI Coil and Module
SMP/Blue Streak (Standard Motor Products). And just because I own stock. Been using their products for decades.
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06-28-2015, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: San Diego, CA
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Re: Replacing HEI Coil and Module
If it's a cruiser I would go with an msd. If it's a serious truck I would choose msd or dui. Cheaps not good and goods not cheap.
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06-28-2015, 01:41 PM
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"I ain't nobody, dork."
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Whidbey Island, Washington
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Re: Replacing HEI Coil and Module
Just remember even the big name brands like MSD have junk they offer. Like the MSD "Streetfire" series of products. I've been using MSD and Mallory products since the 80's. But now I use MSD exclusively. Goes back to my drag racing roots.
Gary
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07-01-2015, 03:26 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: sumterville, florida
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Re: Replacing HEI Coil and Module
years back there was a comprehensive article in one of the trade magazines. it went in depth explaining why so many hei modules were short lived. cutting to the chase delco was the only manufacture that used this exotic, expensive heat sink paste (internal to the module).
SO the moral to that story is if you have hei and use an aftermarket module then do like most people here do - carry a spare. |
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07-01-2015, 03:44 PM
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"I ain't nobody, dork."
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Re: Replacing HEI Coil and Module
I've always used "heat sink" paste and not dielectric grease on my modules. Only had one go bad in 25 years of using HEI's.
Gary
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07-01-2015, 05:52 PM
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Re: Replacing HEI Coil and Module
Same here. Think you and I discussed this before Gary. Arctic Silver computer CPU paste. "Dielectric" is defined as a non-conducting substance.
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07-01-2015, 07:01 PM
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"I ain't nobody, dork."
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Re: Replacing HEI Coil and Module
I believe we have. I have a tube of the "heat sink" schmutz that I have labeled "HEI grease" in my tool box.
 Gary
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07-01-2015, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Re: Replacing HEI Coil and Module
"Other" Factory GM module wasn't listed.
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07-02-2015, 08:20 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: sumterville, florida
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Re: Replacing HEI Coil and Module
there are 2 locations for the heat sink compound. one is internal and sealed
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