Need to replace my HEI with something new.....
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Drifting
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Need to replace my HEI with something new.....
I'm just about done with my 383 install, and was thinking of replacing the original HEI distributor with something new. The Crane street/strip electronic distributor caught my eye, it's on page 104 in the Jeg's catalog. It has no springs or weights, and has 36 preprogrammed curves that can set by twisting a dial. It says it has an optical trigger but can use a magnetic trigger, I'm not really sure exactly what that means. Is a direct replacement for my '77's HEI system? Do I need or should I also get an ignition box? Any suggestions for other distributor's if the one isn't a good choice? Thanks in advance 
Last edited by Ryan77; Aug 30, 2005 at 04:36 PM.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Ryan77
I'm just about done with my 383 install, and was thinking of replacing the original HEI distributor with something new. The Crane street/strip electronic distributor caught my eye, it's on page 104 in the Jeg's catalog. It has no springs or weights, and has 36 preprogrammed curves that can set by twisting a dial. It says it has an optical trigger but can use a magnetic trigger, I'm not really sure exactly what that means. Is a direct replacement for my '77's HEI system? Do I need or should I also get an ignition box? Any suggestions for other distributor's if the one isn't a good choice? Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by comp
is the car going to be used for DD or trip's ??? if so i'd put a good HEI with the correct curve it it. If it quits on the road you can fix it
save your money, freshen your HEI
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Drifting
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Originally Posted by comp
is the car going to be used for DD or trip's ??? if so i'd put a good HEI with the correct curve it it. If it quits on the road you can fix it
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Burning Brakes
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Here ya go.....http://www.msdignition.com/2005/2005_4.htm
I think someone here has one of these. You might do a search.
I think someone here has one of these. You might do a search.
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Drifting
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Thanks for the link. I think I'll go with the MSD, much easier with everything built in. The price is very reasonable at $349 from Jeg's. I'll have to ask Gkull how he likes it too