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Oct 15, 2014 | 08:57 PM

first74

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Hello all. I need to replace my hei distributor on my 74. Currently a procomp, want to go with something else, but dont want to sell my first born, actually she a PITA, maybe I would lol. Anyway looking for suggestions. Is the dragon fire from all ignition any good?
Thanks Brent

Oct 15, 2014 | 10:47 PM

BLUE1972

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Just got one on E bay for $71 with tech drive, Since this 71 is a project I'll see how it works. They claim there is a price war going on. I prefer MSD but don't have the funds right now.
My 85 has the MSD and 6al box, runs excellent with the 383+ 6 spd. My truck has the MSD also.

Oct 15, 2014 | 10:50 PM

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I like the stock units. I'd buy something like these,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-1981-Chevrolet-Camaro-Lot-of-2-HEI-Distributors-Free-Shipping-/161451221396?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item25973e2194&vxp=mtr

Oct 16, 2014 | 02:03 PM

lars

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I like the stock units. I'd buy something like these

He has a '74, so his car did not come stock with HEI. He needs a tach drive unit if he wants his tach to work...

Lars

Oct 16, 2014 | 02:32 PM

REELAV8R

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He has a '74, so his car did not come stock with HEI. He needs a tach drive unit if he wants his tach to work...

Lars

Oh ok tack drive HEI. Well maybe I'll buy them. Damn good price for two HEI's and free ship to boot.

One of these seem pretty good deal for your application if you need wires as well. Made in USA and 100% positive feedback on the seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CORVETTE-TACH-DRIVE-HEI-Distributor-RED-SPARK-PLUG-WIRES-under-Exhaust-manifol-/200941757896?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec90fe5c8&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-1974-CHEVY-CORVETTE-BLACK-TACH-DRIVE-HEI-Distributor-BLACK-SPARK-PLUG-WIRE/190861137651?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D25880%26meid%3D75ffe64709724b2db33d511d4f46341f%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10819%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D200941757896&rt=nc

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Oct 16, 2014 | 04:43 PM

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Oh ok tack drive HEI. Well maybe I'll buy them. Damn good price for two HEI's and free ship to boot.

Thanks all. Looked at those units but I think only the wires are usa made

Oct 16, 2014 | 06:33 PM

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Just have Lars rebuild your unit.

Oct 19, 2014 | 07:23 PM

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Just have Lars rebuild your unit.

The Heli in the car was not tech drive. I just put the new distributor into the car and put in the tech cable. I used a .03 drill and got the old plastic out of the Tachometer.
The car runs very well with the new set up and the tech is reading good.

The distributor felt tight and fit well with no wobble.
Since its not a high performance engine setup (350 hp), I did not want to spend the extra money for a MSD.