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mateo1279 · 12-02-2007, 04:02 PM

So it's like this:

I finally have my truck to a point where I want to start upgrading parts.

Here is what I have:

1962, 283, 350 auto, 2bbl carb, stock points distributor,alternator, everything else is stock,stock,stock...

I plan on keeping the 283 fo awhile, if not forever. My thoughts for the first few upgrades are an hei distributor and a set of headers....

Here's the catch: I don't have the tools to pull the enigine, so...

Will installing the hei unit and headers require pulling the engine?

Will these units fit without any modification?

Any other thoughts?

Thank you and sorry for the long post!

-Matt

Iron-Butt · 12-02-2007, 07:34 PM

I like the hei.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-02-2007, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mateo1279

So it's like this:

I finally have my truck to a point where I want to start upgrading parts.

Here is what I have:

1962, 283, 350 auto, 2bbl carb, stock points distributor,alternator, everything else is stock,stock,stock...

I plan on keeping the 283 fo awhile, if not forever. My thoughts for the first few upgrades are an hei distributor and a set of headers....

Here's the catch: I don't have the tools to pull the enigine, so...

Will installing the hei unit and headers require pulling the engine?

Will these units fit without any modification?

Any other thoughts?

Thank you and sorry for the long post!

-Matt

Well in order to put headers on the engine needs to be in the truck first. It i really hard to do with when the headers are on the engine outside the truck. The distributor will go in without the cap on. It will be a tight fit but should work.

Rokcrln · 12-02-2007, 08:11 PM

For a bit more room putting the HEI in would it help jack up the rear of the tranny? This should just another 1/4 to 1/2" clearance for dropping it in. Somtimes this make all the differance in the world.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

04Xrider · 12-02-2007, 09:25 PM

You dont have to do anything to put a hei in. If you get the type with built in coil, it will be a little tight for room. There are plenty of the smaller hei with external coils that work great. Here is one that I bought, it is pretty small, and uses the external coil. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...174781673&rd=1

12-02-2007, 04:02 PM	#1
mateo1279 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 169	Now time for some upgrades... So it's like this: I finally have my truck to a point where I want to start upgrading parts. Here is what I have: 1962, 283, 350 auto, 2bbl carb, stock points distributor,alternator, everything else is stock,stock,stock... I plan on keeping the 283 fo awhile, if not forever. My thoughts for the first few upgrades are an hei distributor and a set of headers.... Here's the catch: I don't have the tools to pull the enigine, so... Will installing the hei unit and headers require pulling the engine? Will these units fit without any modification? Any other thoughts? Thank you and sorry for the long post! -Matt __________________ 1962 Chevy Fleetside 283/TH350

12-02-2007, 07:34 PM	#2
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Now time for some upgrades... I like the hei. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

12-02-2007, 08:11 PM	#4
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Now time for some upgrades... For a bit more room putting the HEI in would it help jack up the rear of the tranny? This should just another 1/4 to 1/2" clearance for dropping it in. Somtimes this make all the differance in the world. Kevin LFD Inc.

12-02-2007, 09:25 PM	#5
04Xrider Registered thread killer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cookson, OK. Posts: 349	Re: Now time for some upgrades... You dont have to do anything to put a hei in. If you get the type with built in coil, it will be a little tight for room. There are plenty of the smaller hei with external coils that work great. Here is one that I bought, it is pretty small, and uses the external coil. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...174781673&rd=1 __________________ !966 stepside, 350 SB, ZZ-4 roller, Crane roller rockers, 0.030 flat tops, airgap intake, 750 Holley, stainless steel headers, edelbrock SDT mufflers, Mark 8 elec fan, 700R-4, column shift



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