shipahoy

I am new to Corvettes and just bought a 1979 with a L48/auto transmission. I am considering converting from the old points system to an electronic ignition system.

Is there a kit from MSD that includes all the pieces?

Thank you.

Easy Mike

The stock HEI distributor is electronic.

NeverTooOld

The pointless HEI's came out in the 1974 C3's and were used well beyond 1982. So you already have an "electronic" ignition. Ain't that great?.

69Vett

too late... already converted to HEI from factory !

theandies

Not so fast......you've forgot there has been a lot of Bubba done to these cars over the years. I wouldn't be surprised if Bubba put points back in a '79.

shipahoy

Don't I feel like an idiot!!!

69427

Don't sweat it, man. At one time or another all of us here on the forum (me included) have been wrong about something. We learn in the process, and it keeps us humble.

Big2Bird

Don't forget to dispel urban myths like the role of BALLAST resistors.

dmaxx3500

pics would help

69Vett

we all learn, be glad you asked before you bought !

blk79nj

To the original poster, if you car has a points distributor, a previous owner has swapped out the original.

If this is the case, the easy fix would be to purchase a complete HEI distributor from the aftermarket.

shipahoy

No my brother suggested the ignition swap not knowing it had an HEI and I didn't look before I posted the question.

blk79nj

No problem, all is good.

Just remember, that the only dumb question is the one that isn't asked.