Hei Distributor
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Burning Brakes
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From: Austria
Hei Distributor
hi all
im looking for a HEI Distributor for my 396...
ideally i want a "naked" base with that i can upgrade msd ignition module and msd coil to get a solid spark to 6000 rpm, and alos work with my factory tach
but, im sure, there isnt such a thing out there..isnt it?
maybe you can give me directions?
regards
im looking for a HEI Distributor for my 396...
ideally i want a "naked" base with that i can upgrade msd ignition module and msd coil to get a solid spark to 6000 rpm, and alos work with my factory tach
but, im sure, there isnt such a thing out there..isnt it?
maybe you can give me directions?
regards
Le Mans Master
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From: The Motor City
Originally Posted by corvette90
hi all
im looking for a HEI Distributor for my 396...
ideally i want a "naked" base with that i can upgrade msd ignition module and msd coil to get a solid spark to 6000 rpm, and alos work with my factory tach
but, im sure, there isnt such a thing out there..isnt it?
maybe you can give me directions?regards
im looking for a HEI Distributor for my 396...
ideally i want a "naked" base with that i can upgrade msd ignition module and msd coil to get a solid spark to 6000 rpm, and alos work with my factory tach
but, im sure, there isnt such a thing out there..isnt it?
maybe you can give me directions?regards
Le Mans Master
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From: The Motor City
Originally Posted by corvette90
where did you get it?
AFAIK the module is a 7 pin...
what is the problem definitely? the coil or the module?
regards
AFAIK the module is a 7 pin...
what is the problem definitely? the coil or the module?
regards
Yes, it has 7 total but the co. refered to it as a "5 pin" (5 one side 2 the other). The problem was the module availability as for some reason MSD doesn't make it they make a 83645 (4+2) w/rev limiter and will not work. The accell was the only one (hp module) I found at the time. The coil is a blaster (2025 or 8025) dont remember the no.s off hand, one is taller (super blaster) and one is the direct OEM replacement. I wanted to use all MSD parts so the cap is a older style HEI big cap w/the "L" clamps, had to cut those off and drill out the holes a little to accept regular screws, the rotor fits no problem, then the coil, and cover obviosly fits fine (this allowed all stock wiring). The accell module, msd cap, rotor, coil cover, and coil was from summit.
I am in a similar situation as yourself as the new set-up will be spinning to 6,000 so I will find out how good it really is (this week actually), if not I was also looking at incorporating a 6al or 7al(or d) for rev limiter and timing adjust, hope this helps
I just saw your address, if you need I can look through my stuff and find the pn's I used if you cant locate through the summit on line site, just pm, me no problem.
Le Mans Master
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From: The Motor City
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Or save your dough and stick with the stock HEI. It will easily light the fire in a 396 to and through 6000 rpms.
RACE ON!!!
RACE ON!!!
I needed to replace wires, cap, etc., and the reason I went that way, is because I wanted to have copper conductors, and use their plug wires, so I just went ahead and got the rest as package (package price actually became less than OEM, it was last year anyway).
As to any further on MSD, I noticed NO gain in performance in anyway.
Burning Brakes
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From: San Pablo California
A friend had a MSD distributor on his car and said there was no gain in performance or mileage on his 88 C4. He sold it and reinstalled the stock HEI with a ungraded cap and rotor topped off with an Accel coil.
Same ET's (12.70's at 106.00 mph) as the MSD and the gas mileage remains at 27 plus on the highway with 3.07 gears. BTW, it's an automatic with a 9.5 to 1, 383 stroker and meets California emissions.
Same ET's (12.70's at 106.00 mph) as the MSD and the gas mileage remains at 27 plus on the highway with 3.07 gears. BTW, it's an automatic with a 9.5 to 1, 383 stroker and meets California emissions.
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It takes a pretty stout engine package and extreme usage to exceed the capabilities of a good HEI. There is probably more money wasted on unnecessary ignition "upgrades" than any other automotive system. Think of all the air foils you can buy for the cost of some of those pretty electrical and electronic trinkets.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Austria
ok, i understand the point....i dont say..hey i wan´t spend money, i have enough....
if you search around a bit..ok, mostly advertisings, the all say, the stock HEI is out at 4500rpm, or so....and you should go to an -mostly their- upgrade...
it would be nice to stay with the stock dist, at least no troubles....
if you search around a bit..ok, mostly advertisings, the all say, the stock HEI is out at 4500rpm, or so....and you should go to an -mostly their- upgrade...
it would be nice to stay with the stock dist, at least no troubles....
Le Mans Master
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From: Kempner Texas
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
It takes a pretty stout engine package and extreme usage to exceed the capabilities of a good HEI. There is probably more money wasted on unnecessary ignition "upgrades" than any other automotive system. Think of all the air foils you can buy for the cost of some of those pretty electrical and electronic trinkets.
RACE ON!!!
RACE ON!!!
Jake