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J · 03-28-2002, 08:00 PM

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.

*Randy70C-10* · 03-28-2002, 08:44 PM

You can't go wrong with HEI!

Gordo · 03-28-2002, 09:15 PM

Best thing sense indoor plumbing!

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

REPO1 · 03-28-2002, 09:16 PM

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!!

Project1970 · 03-29-2002, 01:44 AM

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/

Longhorn Man · 03-29-2002, 01:45 AM

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

O'l Buck · 03-29-2002, 02:21 AM

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

Gordo · 03-29-2002, 09:38 AM

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

barn9 · 03-29-2002, 10:12 AM

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!

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lukecp · 03-29-2002, 10:27 AM

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.

Pont · 03-29-2002, 10:50 AM

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

rustfree · 03-29-2002, 01:20 PM

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

**70cst** · 03-29-2002, 01:46 PM

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

Pont · 03-29-2002, 01:49 PM

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

rustfree · 03-29-2002, 01:59 PM

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

Pont · 03-29-2002, 02:33 PM

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

03-28-2002, 08:00 PM	#1
J Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 164	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. __________________ '72 C-10 '99 Silverado '91 S-Dime

03-28-2002, 09:15 PM	#3
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Best thing sense indoor plumbing! ------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi Killingworth, Connecticut __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

03-28-2002, 09:16 PM	#4
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Yup, I'm installing one into my truck, the day after I get this thing home! Reid ------------------ 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!! __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-29-2002, 01:44 AM	#5
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	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. ------------------ Project 1970 - soon to be seen at http://milhouse.treylis.org:81/ __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

03-29-2002, 02:21 AM	#7
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I've said it before and I'll say it again. HEI is the best thing since bottled beer!!! ------------------ '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 __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

03-28-2002, 08:44 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You can't go wrong with HEI!

03-29-2002, 01:45 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Indoor blumbing...Whats that? lol, J/K...I love my HEI and refuse to own anything with the points in it. ------------------ '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

03-29-2002, 09:38 AM	#8
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	longhornmail,,,,you still living in that house with 3 rooms and a path? (yuk, yuk). We've been pissing indoors for awhile now! ------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi Killingworth, Connecticut __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

03-29-2002, 10:12 AM	#9
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	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 __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

03-29-2002, 10:27 AM	#10
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	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.... ------------------ 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. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

03-29-2002, 10:50 AM	#11
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	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? ------------------ 67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd 8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's Grants Pass, OR __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

03-29-2002, 01:20 PM	#12
rustfree Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Warren, OR , USA Posts: 166	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. ------------------ 72 swb cheyenne super 350/350 69 cst20 BB longhorn __________________ 72 swb cheyenne super 350/350 69 cst20 BB longhorn Warren, OR

03-29-2002, 01:46 PM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	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 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-29-2002, 01:49 PM	#14
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	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? ------------------ 67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd 8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's Grants Pass, OR __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

03-29-2002, 01:59 PM	#15
rustfree Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Warren, OR , USA Posts: 166	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! ------------------ 72 swb cheyenne super 350/350 69 cst20 BB longhorn __________________ 72 swb cheyenne super 350/350 69 cst20 BB longhorn Warren, OR



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03-29-2002, 02:33 PM	#16
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	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.......... ------------------ 67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd 8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's Grants Pass, OR __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

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