HEI power supply
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Burning Brakes
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HEI power supply
Hi guys,
I am trying to find a good power source for my new HEI ignition that I added to my 1970 vette. I'm sure others have done this and was hoping for some good suggestions as to where to pick up power.
Thanks,
Rob
I am trying to find a good power source for my new HEI ignition that I added to my 1970 vette. I'm sure others have done this and was hoping for some good suggestions as to where to pick up power.
Thanks,
Rob
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Stereo and other accessories are best on the acc terminal because they are not active when the key is turned to start. This saves battery power for getting the engine started. While starting, ign is powered, acc is not, when the key is on, both are powered.
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If I can't find a "loose" wire in the engine bay from years of electrical devices being "done away with"......I'm going to use the other members advice of adding a white "12V with the key on" spade wire from the fuse-box thru the firewall to the distributor.
Also.......the other member's idea of using the original supply resistor wire to trigger a new relay would work....a little more work involved, but a good idea!
Last edited by doorgunner; Nov 24, 2013 at 09:07 PM.