Just put in my HEI
 

I just put in my HEI setup and it is so nice. More power, easier starting. Man I love this thing. I am never going to own a set of point again! Just wanted to let you all know and thanks for the advice earlier.

You can't go wrong with HEI!

Best thing sense indoor plumbing!

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1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi
Killingworth, Connecticut

Yup, I'm installing one into my truck, the day after I get this thing home!

Reid

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper
#s matching 402BB Turbo 400 trans.
Air conditioning, power steering, manual brakes.
73,600 Original Miles!!

Darn right, these things rock...mine got me almost 20hp and at least 2mpg...along with the drivability boost...heh, I bet part of the mileage comes from how I can have it idle at 600 in gear now instead of near 900.

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Project 1970 - soon to be seen at http://milhouse.treylis.org:81/

Indoor blumbing...Whats that?
lol, J/K...I love my HEI and refuse to own anything with the points in it.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!:)
Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

I've said it before and I'll say it again. HEI is the best thing since bottled beer!!!

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'72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s

67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

90 GMC Jimmy
350/auto
Chad Stephens
Orleans,NE

longhornmail,,,,you still living in that house with 3 rooms and a path? (yuk, yuk). We've been pissing indoors for awhile now!

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1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi
Killingworth, Connecticut

They have indoor plumbing now? What'll they think of next? Jokes aside, HEI is the best improvement I've done (mechanically speaking) to my truck. I would suggest it to anyone, and everyone!

------------------[*]'71 Cheyenne, 402BB[*]Winfield, KS[*] http://barn9.freeservers.com[*] steer50@hotmail.com

I love the HEI on my truck. Besides changing caps and rotors, it never gives me any trouble at all. Something i have noticed, is that after putting HEI in a truck with points, the truck idles ALOT quieter than with points....

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Lucas

"Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built"

drop_shift@hotmail.com

My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383.

Alright guys, your making me feel bad! I can't run HEI, not enough room. Does anyone have a point size electronic distributor they wanna get rid of? MSD, Mallory, Accel?

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67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd
8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's
Grants Pass, OR

put a PERTRONIX (look them up on the web) conversion in my BB Longhorn about 4 years ago and have never had to touch it since. All the advantages of an HEI but the cap, etc. looks stock. They have a new model now that can be installed while distributor is still in truck/engine.

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72 swb cheyenne super 350/350
69 cst20 BB longhorn

I went with Pertronix II..Easy install plus it looks factory if thats important. I'm running a 402BB with a few upgrades. Summit, Jegs, plus others sell this HEI set up.
Regards,
Dewayne70cst

Thanks guys, I will check it out. I know that my local parts store sells those conversions. What about coil? Are you running the stock coil with the conversion?

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67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd
8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's
Grants Pass, OR

Sorry Pont, I forgot to mention I also went with the Pertronix coil. I seem to remember it was rated at 40,000 volts. It's also bigger diameter so you will have to modify your holder somewhat. You wont have to change your wires either, same plugs and gap (if I remember). Like I said, I havn't had to touch it in over 4 years. Sweet!

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72 swb cheyenne super 350/350
69 cst20 BB longhorn

Thanks rustfree, I priced one at the local parts store ($64). I think I can live with that price to get rid of points. They didn't have the coil so maybe I'll pick-up a hot coil in another brand like Accel or something.

Thanks again..........

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67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd
8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's
Grants Pass, OR