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03-30-2002, 04:48 PM
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Between Trucks...
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
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HEI/Pertronix/Unilite
need to upgrade my ignition from points...
considering the following:HEI, Pertronix, or Mallory Unilite conversion... any one got any input on any of the above? my points distributor is in great shape...
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03-30-2002, 06:20 PM
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Psycho-billy Member
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Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio
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I think I'm gunna order the HEI from Summit.
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03-30-2002, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Redding,CA...USA
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look into the proform HEI, comes with coil and a billet (looking) housing and all for around 150 bucks
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03-30-2002, 10:24 PM
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I'd say HEI, just go all the way, and have the advantage that if it breaks, you can get parts at pretty much any Chevy dealer.
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03-30-2002, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
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I went with Pertronix II about 2 years ago. No problems and it has the factory look if that's important to you.
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03-30-2002, 10:47 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: ND USA
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I went with stock HEI and upgraded it with a Pertronix Flamethrower tune up kit ( module, cap, rotor, vacuum advance, wire harness etc.) and it works great.
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03-30-2002, 11:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: skamokawa, WA, USA
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I've got a unilite distributor in mine. But watch out, most aftermarket ignition boxes require a magnetic pickup. Unilites aren't magnetic so if you plan on upgrading later you could be screwed. It will however work with a msd 6a. HEI is great, especially the part about getting parts wherever you want. I have an accel distributor in my car and when the module went out it was a week away by mail order. Something to think about.
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03-30-2002, 11:12 PM
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i think hei might be the answer...
that way if i'm out in b.f.e. i won't be s.o.l... thanks y'all this board kicks a$$...
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03-31-2002, 12:11 AM
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Location: Clemson SC/ Langhorne Pa
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I would stay away from the Unilite, I have heard horror stories about spikes in the electrical system burning out the "light" inside and destroying the distributor.
I went with the Mallory Magnetic Breakerless, works awesome for me if you want to spend the money, its well worth it. ------------------ Tony 1970 C10 LWB -Worked 350 -Dropped 3/6 -Tangier Orange Paint Visit my Web Site: www.low70.com College student at Clemson (SC) Home in Langhorne Pa Instant message me on AIM at MilkMe131 GOD BLESS AMERICA
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