Ignition System Opinions Please - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ryhan87 · 11-21-2010, 07:13 PM

Im thinking of changing the distributor on my 250ci L6. Been looking at my options and just wondering what your opinions are on the two. So here its is Electronic Ignition Conversion Kits vs. Complete HEI distributor? Whats the best and who makes the best product?

Shyguy · 11-21-2010, 08:19 PM

Something to think of, if you go with an original Hei distributor you will be able to get replacement parts locally. That is the reason I went with one.

geezer#99 · 11-21-2010, 10:53 PM

I've had both. Had a pertronix on my 230 and changed it out for a skip white HEI. The HEI was mucho better. JMHO.

cdowns · 11-21-2010, 11:13 PM

lots of guys are in love with the skippy chinese stuff// i personally will spend the extra and buy from an american company that sells products made by american workers

raycow · 11-22-2010, 03:52 PM

The factory HEI is the practical choice. They are cheap, reasonably reliable (but not perfect), and you can get parts for them almost anywhere. I just can't stand the looks of them, which is why I have a Pertronix.

Ray

ryhan87 · 11-23-2010, 11:48 PM

Ok thanks, I end up getting a Hei distributor. Found one for sale with wires for $100 bucks. Should do the trick. Just have one more question. I know to hook it up i need to run 12v key power to the power terminal and hook my tach in and thats it. I was just wondering what the three pin wire at the base of the distributor is for?

raycow · 11-24-2010, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryhan87

I was just wondering what the three pin wire at the base of the distributor is for?

That wire should connect to the coil in the cap. Make sure it is hooked up before you attempt to start the engine.

Ray

**VetteVet** · 11-24-2010, 09:08 AM

Those are the wires that hook the ignition module to the coil as Raycow said. Here is a link that shows the conversion and tons more. It's by Shifty and he did a great job.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=148346

ryhan87 · 11-28-2010, 09:51 AM

Well I got too putting in the HEI yesterday. Wow what a difference. Runs alot better, more power, had starting issues before and hesitation when cold. All thats gone now. What a sweet deal for a 100 bucks.

11-21-2010, 07:13 PM	#1
ryhan87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lloydminster Alberta Posts: 32	Ignition System Opinions Please Im thinking of changing the distributor on my 250ci L6. Been looking at my options and just wondering what your opinions are on the two. So here its is Electronic Ignition Conversion Kits vs. Complete HEI distributor? Whats the best and who makes the best product?

11-21-2010, 08:19 PM	#2
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Ignition System Opinions Please Something to think of, if you go with an original Hei distributor you will be able to get replacement parts locally. That is the reason I went with one. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

11-21-2010, 10:53 PM	#3
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,751	Re: Ignition System Opinions Please I've had both. Had a pertronix on my 230 and changed it out for a skip white HEI. The HEI was mucho better. JMHO.

11-21-2010, 11:13 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Ignition System Opinions Please lots of guys are in love with the skippy chinese stuff// i personally will spend the extra and buy from an american company that sells products made by american workers __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-22-2010, 03:52 PM	#5
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Ignition System Opinions Please The factory HEI is the practical choice. They are cheap, reasonably reliable (but not perfect), and you can get parts for them almost anywhere. I just can't stand the looks of them, which is why I have a Pertronix. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians.

11-23-2010, 11:48 PM	#6
ryhan87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lloydminster Alberta Posts: 32	Re: Ignition System Opinions Please Ok thanks, I end up getting a Hei distributor. Found one for sale with wires for $100 bucks. Should do the trick. Just have one more question. I know to hook it up i need to run 12v key power to the power terminal and hook my tach in and thats it. I was just wondering what the three pin wire at the base of the distributor is for?

11-24-2010, 09:08 AM	#8
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,719	Re: Ignition System Opinions Please Those are the wires that hook the ignition module to the coil as Raycow said. Here is a link that shows the conversion and tons more. It's by Shifty and he did a great job. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=148346 __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

11-28-2010, 09:51 AM	#9
ryhan87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lloydminster Alberta Posts: 32	Re: Ignition System Opinions Please Well I got too putting in the HEI yesterday. Wow what a difference. Runs alot better, more power, had starting issues before and hesitation when cold. All thats gone now. What a sweet deal for a 100 bucks.



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