HEI conversion
Racer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Roseville CA
St. Jude Donor '09
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Austin Texas
Corvette of the Year Winner 2017
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I also used the Dragon Fire dist.
I did find the sensor wires crushed under the HEI module.
after I FIXED THAT EVERYTHING HAS WORKED PERFECTLY.
(poor Assemble)
69VETT
I did find the sensor wires crushed under the HEI module.
after I FIXED THAT EVERYTHING HAS WORKED PERFECTLY.
(poor Assemble)
69VETT
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 5,284
Likes: 235
From: Rockledge FL
i had the dragon fire as well.
it ran great however it wouldnt fit under my stock ignition shielding so i put the points back in.
supposedly the 74 and up shield will fit but since didnt really need it i let it go.
it ran great however it wouldnt fit under my stock ignition shielding so i put the points back in.
supposedly the 74 and up shield will fit but since didnt really need it i let it go.
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 26,679
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From: This vette goes to 11 Milford MA
St. Jude Donor '03-'05
Make sure the power lead is 12V. Points distributor power will come from a resistor wire that drops the voltage. If you use that, it won't function properly. You need to remove it and run a standard wire.
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Bloomfield Hills MI
Is there ANY HEI distributor that will fit under the shielding? my dizzy cam is really worn in my 454 and I have had thoughts of replacing this with aftermarket but really want to keep the shield in place if possible.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
Use 1975 box&lid (not 74) shielding for TDHEI ... but if you use spiral core wires there's no need for it other than aesthetics.
Also look at Mallory TDHEI p/n 7564501C ... it's over $400 but appears higher quality than fleabay asian dragons.
Also look at Mallory TDHEI p/n 7564501C ... it's over $400 but appears higher quality than fleabay asian dragons.
