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05-17-2004, 08:57 PM
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HEI or Pertronix
I recently bought a '69 Burb. It has a 350 in it with a points distributor. Is it better to go with an HEI Distributor or Pertronix Kit?? The cost of a complete HEI, including wires will be $150-$200. Does the Pertronix Unit put out the same amount of volts as an HEI. Thanks for any suggestions.
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05-18-2004, 10:26 AM
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Pertronix is an HEI unit. It is just a different brand name. Most of the ones I have seen are also $150 and are very good, just less expensive than an MSD, Mallory, or Accel unit. To swap a points to HEI Pull the old dist. Drop in the new one with #1 cyl at TDC, wire in your power terminal to a hot lead either the starter or battery, and set your timing. It is a very easy swap.
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05-18-2004, 10:36 AM
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We have used both HEI and Petronix distributors in our cars/trucks. Performancewise they both work very well. For an original look, I would go with a Petronix or if you have a clearance problem.
HEI's are good reliable distributors and I think that you can get a pretty good deal on them new from Summit. Jim |
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05-18-2004, 03:08 PM
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Thank you guys...
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05-25-2004, 02:58 PM
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Hei
I got my HEI on ebay for $40, Works great, and you wont have to deal with that external coil like you do on the points distributors.
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06-15-2004, 01:16 PM
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A Pertronix kit is not a HEI. It is simply a points replacement unit that triggers the spark electronically. A HEI puts out a much fatter spark hence the increased spark gap. Pertronix also makes a drop in HEI of their own as do quite a few after marker suppliers. The HEI aftermarket has taken all the bugs out of them since they came out in the early 70's. Buy with a good waranty, and adjustability.
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06-15-2004, 03:01 PM
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With the HEI you can by replacement modules at any parts house,when the need arrives.
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06-17-2004, 05:28 PM
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May want to post a want to buy on the part's board I just recently bought 2 hei dizzy's 100 for one and 35 for the other. Both work great too.
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06-17-2004, 05:31 PM
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I already bought and installed an HEI I bought from Summit. If I would have thought about it more, I would have checked EBay...
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