Inline 6 Mini HEI - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ol Curt · 12-24-2006, 01:17 PM

I really dislike the look of a big HEI I have installed on my inline 6. Anybody know of mini ones. I saw ones for Chrysler at Langdons, but know I have seen GM ones somewhere else.

**slepysal** · 12-24-2006, 02:56 PM

I hate the big cap too. I am running a pertronix set up. It repalaces the pionts and fits under the original distributor caps. Down side is you need a points type disrtibutor, upside electronic distributor with the Sleeper look

ol Curt · 12-24-2006, 09:55 PM

I have the original distributor, but fear that could be pretty worn. Guess I'll have to purchase an original style and then install the pertronix.

Thanks

Woogeroo · 12-25-2006, 12:46 AM

here is another option:

Better Advance for Advance Design
Mallory's "Custom-Made" Stovebolt Unilite

http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/06...e_distributor/

ol Curt · 12-25-2006, 01:33 AM

Do you think they make that distributor for a 250?

Fred T · 12-25-2006, 02:42 AM

Part no 4762801 for the newer six with vacuum advance. Good ignition.
http://www.malloryperformance.com

ol Curt · 12-25-2006, 05:44 PM

Thanks Fred,

I checked those out and ordered one. I asked their sales people for advice on a coil to go with it and plug wires. I'm hoping they can point me to both that will look close to stock. I may have to change the Mallory cap for a black one also.

Woogeroo · 12-25-2006, 10:16 PM

Fred T always knows the good stuff.

-W

ol Curt · 12-26-2006, 12:16 PM

Yes, he seems to know a lot, but Woog, nobody can collect good information and make it available like you!

I've used your web links often.

Fred T · 12-27-2006, 01:42 AM

Both Woog and Stovebolt have great links. For the small cap HEI, GM did have one for the six, but I cannot remember what it was in. And they didn't make a lot of them, it's been years since I saw one.

While you're upgrading, I would recommend adding a MSD-6 box. My friend did that combo on his 261, made a huge difference with smoothing out the idle on a hot cam.

Woogeroo · 12-27-2006, 06:01 PM

Fred T - yeah I've read about that small cap hei for the six also, I think it was in the '73-'87 body style trucks that had the six?

The guys over in the '73-'87 forum here would prolly know more about it.

Thanks Ol Curt, I try to help sharing the information, cuz a lot of folks have helped me.

-W

RANDY COX · 12-27-2006, 10:12 PM

HHmm didn't know they made a small cap version but I'm running a HEI in my 250 and it came from mid 70's to early 80's I believe.Yall really need to upgrade to this it woke up my tired ole 250 pretty good.

Woogeroo · 12-28-2006, 05:59 PM

I started a thread in the engine and driveline section asking about the GM HEI units for the inline six:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=220870

ol Curt · 12-28-2006, 07:10 PM

Thanks Woog, maybe they will come up with something

12-24-2006, 01:17 PM	#1
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Inline 6 Mini HEI I really dislike the look of a big HEI I have installed on my inline 6. Anybody know of mini ones. I saw ones for Chrysler at Langdons, but know I have seen GM ones somewhere else.

12-24-2006, 02:56 PM	#2
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Inline 6 Mini HEI I hate the big cap too. I am running a pertronix set up. It repalaces the pionts and fits under the original distributor caps. Down side is you need a points type disrtibutor, upside electronic distributor with the Sleeper look

12-24-2006, 09:55 PM	#3
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Inline 6 Mini HEI I have the original distributor, but fear that could be pretty worn. Guess I'll have to purchase an original style and then install the pertronix. Thanks

12-25-2006, 12:46 AM	#4
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Inline 6 Mini HEI here is another option: Better Advance for Advance Design Mallory's "Custom-Made" Stovebolt Unilite http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/06...e_distributor/

12-25-2006, 01:33 AM	#5
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Inline 6 Mini HEI Do you think they make that distributor for a 250?

12-25-2006, 02:42 AM	#6
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Inline 6 Mini HEI Part no 4762801 for the newer six with vacuum advance. Good ignition. http://www.malloryperformance.com __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

12-25-2006, 05:44 PM	#7
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Inline 6 Mini HEI Thanks Fred, I checked those out and ordered one. I asked their sales people for advice on a coil to go with it and plug wires. I'm hoping they can point me to both that will look close to stock. I may have to change the Mallory cap for a black one also.

12-25-2006, 10:16 PM	#8
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Inline 6 Mini HEI Fred T always knows the good stuff. -W

12-26-2006, 12:16 PM	#9
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Inline 6 Mini HEI Yes, he seems to know a lot, but Woog, nobody can collect good information and make it available like you! I've used your web links often.

12-27-2006, 01:42 AM	#10
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Inline 6 Mini HEI Both Woog and Stovebolt have great links. For the small cap HEI, GM did have one for the six, but I cannot remember what it was in. And they didn't make a lot of them, it's been years since I saw one. While you're upgrading, I would recommend adding a MSD-6 box. My friend did that combo on his 261, made a huge difference with smoothing out the idle on a hot cam. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

12-27-2006, 06:01 PM	#11
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Inline 6 Mini HEI Fred T - yeah I've read about that small cap hei for the six also, I think it was in the '73-'87 body style trucks that had the six? The guys over in the '73-'87 forum here would prolly know more about it. Thanks Ol Curt, I try to help sharing the information, cuz a lot of folks have helped me. -W

12-27-2006, 10:12 PM	#12
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Inline 6 Mini HEI HHmm didn't know they made a small cap version but I'm running a HEI in my 250 and it came from mid 70's to early 80's I believe.Yall really need to upgrade to this it woke up my tired ole 250 pretty good. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

12-28-2006, 05:59 PM	#13
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Inline 6 Mini HEI I started a thread in the engine and driveline section asking about the GM HEI units for the inline six: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=220870

12-28-2006, 07:10 PM	#14
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Inline 6 Mini HEI Thanks Woog, maybe they will come up with something

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