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Old Apr 12, 2022 | 04:09 AM
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Hi all, I am seeking information about a rare HEI (at least to me), I have only seen 2 of them in my life. What makes the HEI unusual is that it had a hall effect trigger wheel underneath the regular magnetic pick up. I presume this was used on an early electronic fuel injection system. I am seeking the application because I am in need of such a distributor now.
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Old Apr 12, 2022 | 06:53 AM
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Vortec distributors have a home sensor but they use a crank sensor also.

What are you building?
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..... The 76-78 Cadillac Seville with Bosch fuel injection on an Oldsmobile 350ci used such a distributor ... I believe I still have one ... I'll try to take a pic and upload it later .....
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..... Depending on what you are trying to accomplish ... both FAST and Holley offer dual synch distributors that have cam and crank position sensors for a multitude of engines ... I have a FAST unit on my engine but currently only use it for the cam position and to drive the oil pump ... I have a coil near plug set-up and an MSD crank trigger to handle the rest of the distribution duties through a Holley Dominator controller .....
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This doesnt look like the one I remember, but thank you though.
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The one I am looking for is a stock GM chevy distributor, large cap HEI, magnetic pu and hall sensor, with vac advance. Since all parts are required to meet original stock specifications to get a CARS certification, there is no point in paying big bucks for someones name.
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Originally Posted by vegadrwagon
The one I am looking for is a stock GM chevy distributor, large cap HEI, magnetic pu and hall sensor, with vac advance. Since all parts are required to meet original stock specifications to get a CARS certification, there is no point in paying big bucks for someones name.
What is the stock application?
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