The new mini-HEI from Stovebolt is a real gem. Based on the 2.8 V6 HEI, it
uses parts of a V8 distributor and a special gear for the cam drive. Since
these became available, Stovebolt doesn't even sell the original HEI's any
longer. Aside from the more original appearance, the mechanical parts of the
distributor are vastly improved over the original.
The Pertronix is not a bad unit, but notice their ads mention use of their
"Flamethrower" coil for increased voltage to plugs. Add the $39 for their
coil and you are within $40 of the mini-HEI price. The HEI increases not
only voltage but amperage, allowing wider plug gaps and better mixture burn
as well as lower emissions - that's really why the HEI was designed. The
no-maintenance feature is just a side benefit (which, to be fair, you also
get with Pertonix).
The one indisputable advantage of the HEI is reliability and availability of
parts. To say it is field tested is to understate the obvious. In the remote
chance of an HEI module failure, a new module can be found at any parts
store or even K-Mart.
Jack Halton
51 GMC 1/2 ton
Winter Park FL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>
To: "Billy Gibson" <bgibson@internetwork.net>; "joe" <chevy1@jps.net>;
"oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 7:15 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] HEI Distributor
> Another option is a converted HEI from a V6 (V not I). It appears near
> stock and is not this big wart sticking out the side of the block
(integral
> coil dist. from I6). Tom at Stovebolt was working through tooling last
year
> and should have them by now, see the vendor list.....
>
> Allen in Seattle
> '50 3100
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Billy Gibson" <bgibson@internetwork.net>
> To: "joe" <chevy1@jps.net>; "oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 3:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] HEI Distributor
>
>
> > Joe
> > I was looking in the Hemmings Book and seen a solid -state
> > Electronic Breakerless Ignition System for Chev 6cyl It's sold
> > by a Company out of Colo.Spgs.Co. 1.800.685.1492
> > It's called IGNITOR $79 and 40,000volt coil $39
> > Have you or any one on the list heard of or used this product
> > www.cbsperformance.com
> > Sounds good to me I have used modules on lawn mowers
> > thought I would see if any body has tried anything like this
> > HooT 58
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: joe <chevy1@jps.net>
> > To: oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 10:09 AM
> > Subject: [oletrucks] HEI Distributor
> >
> >
> > > Hi everyone,
> > >
> > > I was talking someone at a show last year who installed an HEI
> distributor
> > > in his 235 engine but forgot what year he used. I remember him saying
> > > something about it originally being to long and having to have the
> housing
> > > machined down. Does anyone have a factory electronic distributor
> > installed
> > > and if so could you tell me what year it is, what it came off of and
any
> > > modification required to bolt it on.
> > > I'm planning on building a truck with the 235 but would like not
having
> to
> > > mess with points. I remember burning them up before because I had to
> have
> > > the key on to play the radio and that would send current to the
points.
> I
> > > know I could install a newer switch with the acc position or run the
> radio
> > > with full time power instead of ignition but I'd probably leave the
> radio
> > > on and kill the battery.
> > > I picking the 235 because I have my old speed equipment ( Fenton
header
> > and
> > > Edmonds custom dual carb manifold) that I removed when I sold my first
> > truck
> > > and would like to hear that sound of the 6 cylinder through a set of
> > smitty
> > > mufflers again.
> > >
> > > Joe Garcia
> > > Yuba City, CA
> > > 1950 Chevrolet 3100
> > >
> > > http://chevy1.freeservers.com/
> > > http://50chevy.freeservers.com/
> > > http://1950Jeepster.freeservers.com/
> > >
> > >
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
1959
> >
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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