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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by redcruz1120
So, did they revert back to points when they found out about the Myth??
If you check your facts and history, you'll find out exactly why GM and the others went to HEI, and learn that it had NOTHING to do with performance.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Ward
If you check your facts and history, you'll find out exactly why GM and the others went to HEI, and learn that it had NOTHING to do with performance.
I don't know about facts and history, But the fact I do know is that my car runs better,smoother,Quicker response,faster starts Ect,Ect without having to waste my time tweaking points and tweaking this and tweaking that.Just slap a HEi unit and enjoy the ride!! And that's a Fact Jack!
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bj1k
I bought the brand new HEI distributor With tack drive that they sell on ebay for $89.95 and my 68 vette runs and starts better than it ever did. Well worth the money.
I did the same and mine runs great!

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