Chinese HEI
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From: Kavlinge Skane
Ah right. We have the same issue with imports, but most point sets are available locally. I'm surprised with the amount of older American iron over there that you can't buy supplies locally? I spent 6 weeks in Vasteras for work during your summer in 2012. Loved it! But I don't think I'd enjoy your winters so much...
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From: Catlett VA
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Just bought one on ebay with mechanical tach drive for my 68 convert. The electrical components and cap can be replaced with GM or name brand parts, so for the cheap price, I'll take the gamble. Plus- most parts like this are made in China, India or Mexico so waddayagonnado?
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From: Kavlinge Skane
Just bought one on ebay with mechanical tach drive for my 68 convert. The electrical components and cap can be replaced with GM or name brand parts, so for the cheap price, I'll take the gamble. Plus- most parts like this are made in China, India or Mexico so waddayagonnado?
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From: Catlett VA
foreign parts
And... Speed Pro pistons are from India. I found a website opticatonline.com that I believe is the manufacturer's site to post their product specs for US Customs purposes. Country of origin, weight, size, tariff code, global trade item number, etc. is shown for all of the parts.
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From: Slovenia, EU
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I have the same problem, since I'm from Europe!
Found this though:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1115430312...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Found this though:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1115430312...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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I have the same problem, since I'm from Europe!
Found this though:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1115430312...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Found this though:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1115430312...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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are the rotors and caps on these any good, I installed one and it performs fine, but I get alot of static through the radio that I recently installed. I was reading a thread where someone said it had something to do with the rotor, and that was a msd rotor even...
you guys think it would be a good idea to replace the cap and rotor with the stock gm parts?
you guys think it would be a good idea to replace the cap and rotor with the stock gm parts?
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I know when people think of dizzys, they think of ignition, and , when those parts fail, no big deal. But it also drives the oil pump, which is what causes the most wear and tear on them, like un-necessary high volume oil pumps.
A good Melonized GM gear is $30. It won't eat a camshaft, nor shred up and fill the sump with metal. Bronze gears are for strip only, and die on the street very quickly. A good HEI module is $30.00
Think that POS has those items?
I recommend 2 units:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/n...1867/overview/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/d...20bk/overview/
The DUI unit is equal or better.
The CHEAPEST I have ever used was this:
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...oview=SKU&ar=1
Recommended by Lars, I installed one in a motor home that does not see severe duty or high mileage. So far, no issues.
A good Melonized GM gear is $30. It won't eat a camshaft, nor shred up and fill the sump with metal. Bronze gears are for strip only, and die on the street very quickly. A good HEI module is $30.00
Think that POS has those items?
I recommend 2 units:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/n...1867/overview/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/d...20bk/overview/
The DUI unit is equal or better.
The CHEAPEST I have ever used was this:
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...oview=SKU&ar=1
Recommended by Lars, I installed one in a motor home that does not see severe duty or high mileage. So far, no issues.
Drifting
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From: Catlett VA
Chinese HEI
Drifting
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
On the import dizzy
I hate messing with points so I scored an import ebay tach drive dizzy for my 69 383 and it worked great many miles then I swapped my 383 to a member for his 454 he had the same dizzy and again it works super
In hindsight I wish I had a good orginal tach drive dizzy I would drop an electronic kit in it and run that not to be orginal but rather I want my car to look old school and the big hei head ruins that for me.
I hate messing with points so I scored an import ebay tach drive dizzy for my 69 383 and it worked great many miles then I swapped my 383 to a member for his 454 he had the same dizzy and again it works super
In hindsight I wish I had a good orginal tach drive dizzy I would drop an electronic kit in it and run that not to be orginal but rather I want my car to look old school and the big hei head ruins that for me.