Newport 66
Old Man with a Hat
Anyone convert their point system ignition to HEI? Please educate me and pass along your experiences. Thanks
Mopar HEI Conversion
http://www.slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=15779
I think it's a great conversion, although I've never done one.
From what I've read, an E core coil is the way to go. Those are usually potted with epoxy and not oil filled. The E is the shape of the windings.It works really well, I still have the parts for it. I just didn't want to mount a coil upright to run it, so I installed a Mopar electronic ignition in my'66. My Newports running a FBO box so the HEI is a moot point for me.
I just bought an HEI for the 401 in the Gremlin. Been using a Petronics conversion and have not liked it. Have not installed it yet so I can't comment on how I like it.
I did read that you are not supposed to sue a ballast resistor on one. Talking with a local mechanic about that he said the Petronics is not supposed to use one either. We have been since we built the motor; he said that's probably why I have not liked it. Oooops!!
I do; that was a nice car. I remember your Superbird too!!S
Scott, I don't know if you remember my 68 Sport Fury, but I installed a Pertronix unit on it about 12 years ago and it has always run flawlessly with the ballast resistor in place as well. It has been so long now I honestly can't recall what the instructions said but I followed them when I installed it and 12 years later it is still running perfectly. Thank goodness!
mine...totally removable if I ever want to change back.I'm running a stock electronic distributor and pickup coil with an HEI module mounted on a piece of aluminum on the core support with a MSD blaster coil mounted next to it. I has been a good setup and is something I have always wanted to try.
Carry a spare.
Yep, have @halifaxhops sell you a rebuilt distributor. The old ones are better than anything new. That applies to just about everything.I'd like to try this HEI modification. Can someone recommend a good quality U.S. made electronic distributor. TIA.
Thanks.Yep, have @halifaxhops sell you a rebuilt distributor. The old ones are better than anything new. That applies to just about everything.