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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Van Alstyne, Texas
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factory tach and HEI
is it possible to run a later HEI with a msd 6a and the factory tach.
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Re: factory tach and HEI
Usually no, early tachs can not be used with modern electronic ignitions.
AutoInstruments in Virginia can convert them to work with HEI. -Brad
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Re: factory tach and HEI
There is definitely differing opinions on this:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518458 If it were me, and because you're running a MSD 6A, I would put an in-line filter in just for added protection and I am one who believes that it provides a better, more accurate signal, to the tach. When GM came out with the HEI in the mid-70s, even they figured that a filter was necessary. All of the GM cars with HEI and a factory tach had filters. You can find this filter on ebay for pretty cheap. Here's an example of what a used one looks like: http://www.ebay.com/itm/82-83-84-85-...3e38f9&vxp=mtr
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Re: factory tach and HEI
Anymore info on this topic?
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