HEI with stock size dist. cap ?

[Unreal]

I got a Dave's unit, and I like it because the components are available at any auto parts store. He does have to machine the underside of the body to square it, so don't use a "special" core. I bought one for $5 and sent it to him for modification.

[Chevy454]

You can make a small body hei using either an MSD (if you want billet) or Chrysler (if you want widely available & in stock at parts stores) reluctor, and then a magnetic pickup (MSD is best bet)...it sounds a lot harder than it actually is. The only machining needed is to knock down the lobes on the shaft so the reluctor will fit over it...then, just hide your MSD box and your golden.

[WILMASBOYL78]

I use the Crane Fireball in a regular Chevy points distributor and it works fine. Adjustable rev-limiter...never had a problem.

wilma

[Chevy454]

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I use the Crane Fireball in a regular Chevy points distributor and it works fine. Adjustable rev-limiter...never had a problem.

wilma

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A few of the guys in the Pure Stock circles have had problems with the Crane pieces, specifically the rev limiter (cutting in too early, or sporadically throughout the rev range, etc)...

[Salvatore]

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I use the Crane Fireball in a regular Chevy points distributor and it works fine. Adjustable rev-limiter...never had a problem.

wilma

[/ QUOTE ]Adjustable rev limiter!!!!! What in your lawn tractor? You don't go over 3,500 rpm's anyway!

[WILMASBOYL78]

Sammy, you are right....Karen has put wood blocks under all the gas pedals

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I've used a Mallory Unilite unit for ~ 8 years and have never had a problem. Not the cheapest, but it has been trouble free - knock on wood!

[Mr. Chevy]

MSD makes a nice HEI distributor that you can install an original Delco old points style cap on and it looks almost like stock with the exception of the billet finish on the shaft...

Rich

[markjohnson]

Some good ideas listed here and some not so. I think the best deal going would be the new Pertronix III and matching Flamethrower III. The unit fits inside an older style small points distributor and has an adjustable rev-limiter and multi-spark function. It eliminates points and it's also like having an MSD box inside your distributor! Then you can also buy the MSD small cap that has the HEI-type terminals on top so you wouldn't need to change your plug wires.

[SuperNovaSS]

I would imagine most of us hve had pertronix problems.


Jason