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03-28-2002, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Yuma, AZ
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Just put in my HEI
I just put in my HEI setup and it is so nice. More power, easier starting. Man I love this thing. I am never going to own a set of point again! Just wanted to let you all know and thanks for the advice earlier.
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03-28-2002, 08:44 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A.
Posts: 15,320
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You can't go wrong with HEI!
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03-28-2002, 09:15 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Killingworth, CT. USA
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Best thing sense indoor plumbing!
------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi Killingworth, Connecticut
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1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist. |
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03-28-2002, 09:16 PM
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Shortbox wanna-be.
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada
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Yup, I'm installing one into my truck, the day after I get this thing home!
Reid ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper #s matching 402BB Turbo 400 trans. Air conditioning, power steering, manual brakes. 73,600 Original Miles!!
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03-29-2002, 01:44 AM
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14.1 @ 96MPH
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 2,811
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Darn right, these things rock...mine got me almost 20hp and at least 2mpg...along with the drivability boost...heh, I bet part of the mileage comes from how I can have it idle at 600 in gear now instead of near 900.
------------------ Project 1970 - soon to be seen at http://milhouse.treylis.org:81/
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03-29-2002, 01:45 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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Indoor blumbing...Whats that?
lol, J/K...I love my HEI and refuse to own anything with the points in it. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one!  Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio |
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03-29-2002, 02:21 AM
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Recovering Truck Driver
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Orleans, NE USA
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I've said it before and I'll say it again. HEI is the best thing since bottled beer!!!
------------------ '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE
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03-29-2002, 09:38 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Killingworth, CT. USA
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longhornmail,,,,you still living in that house with 3 rooms and a path? (yuk, yuk). We've been pissing indoors for awhile now!
------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi Killingworth, Connecticut
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1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist. |
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03-29-2002, 10:12 AM
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Half a bubble off!
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Winfield, Ks, USA
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They have indoor plumbing now? What'll they think of next? Jokes aside, HEI is the best improvement I've done (mechanically speaking) to my truck. I would suggest it to anyone, and everyone!
------------------[*]'71 Cheyenne, 402BB[*]Winfield, KS[*] http://barn9.freeservers.com[*] steer50@hotmail.com
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03-29-2002, 10:27 AM
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Formerly yellow72custom
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 7,531
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I love the HEI on my truck. Besides changing caps and rotors, it never gives me any trouble at all. Something i have noticed, is that after putting HEI in a truck with points, the truck idles ALOT quieter than with points....
------------------ Lucas "Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built" drop_shift@hotmail.com My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383.
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'72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg |
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03-29-2002, 10:50 AM
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I need another Barley Pop
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Grants Pass, OR
Posts: 1,629
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Alright guys, your making me feel bad! I can't run HEI, not enough room. Does anyone have a point size electronic distributor they wanna get rid of? MSD, Mallory, Accel?
------------------ 67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd 8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's Grants Pass, OR
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03-29-2002, 01:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Warren, OR , USA
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put a PERTRONIX (look them up on the web) conversion in my BB Longhorn about 4 years ago and have never had to touch it since. All the advantages of an HEI but the cap, etc. looks stock. They have a new model now that can be installed while distributor is still in truck/engine.
------------------ 72 swb cheyenne super 350/350 69 cst20 BB longhorn
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03-29-2002, 01:46 PM
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Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
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I went with Pertronix II..Easy install plus it looks factory if thats important. I'm running a 402BB with a few upgrades. Summit, Jegs, plus others sell this HEI set up.
Regards, Dewayne70cst
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy.  67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk.  1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc  JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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03-29-2002, 01:49 PM
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I need another Barley Pop
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Grants Pass, OR
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Thanks guys, I will check it out. I know that my local parts store sells those conversions. What about coil? Are you running the stock coil with the conversion?
------------------ 67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd 8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's Grants Pass, OR
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67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
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03-29-2002, 01:59 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Warren, OR , USA
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Sorry Pont, I forgot to mention I also went with the Pertronix coil. I seem to remember it was rated at 40,000 volts. It's also bigger diameter so you will have to modify your holder somewhat. You wont have to change your wires either, same plugs and gap (if I remember). Like I said, I havn't had to touch it in over 4 years. Sweet!
------------------ 72 swb cheyenne super 350/350 69 cst20 BB longhorn
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03-29-2002, 02:33 PM
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I need another Barley Pop
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Grants Pass, OR
Posts: 1,629
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Thanks rustfree, I priced one at the local parts store ($64). I think I can live with that price to get rid of points. They didn't have the coil so maybe I'll pick-up a hot coil in another brand like Accel or something.
Thanks again.......... ------------------ 67 SWB 4x4 - 396 BB / SM420 4 spd 8" lift / 15x14 Welds & 35X14.5 SSR's Grants Pass, OR
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