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| Author: | dodge6719 [ Sun Jul 05, 2020 11:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Identifying distributor for HEI conversion |
So I have a distributor I would like to use for a HEI conversion. This is a distributor from some other points conversion that was installed in my car when I bought it some 20 years ago. The ignition module failed pretty soon after I started to drive the car and a points system was installed. Back then I was supposed to try to repair the module but I misplaced it and never found it again. I don't remember what brand it is other than the module was named New World Electronics or something like that and probably was at that point 20 some years old. Now I wonder if anyone can recognize the distributor and if it can be used for an HEI conversion. What I understand there is only 2 wires coming out from the Chrysler distributor but this one has a total of 4, 2 of them go to the same pin. Any advice on this, pictures of the distributor can be found in the link. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ntx07niyqmpd ... HtWda?dl=0 |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sun Jul 05, 2020 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Identifying distributor for HEI conversion |
That is a points distributor which, as you say, has had some aftermarket electronic conversion put in it. It is not suitable for an HEI project; for that you need a Chrysler electronic distributor as described in the HEI upgrade article. |
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| Author: | dodge6719 [ Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Identifying distributor for HEI conversion |
Ok, thanks for the reply. |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Sun Jul 05, 2020 6:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Identifying distributor for HEI conversion |
That looks like the old XR700 ignition system variously owned and marketed by Allison/Crane/Comp and now FAST. It was/is a decent system, but it's easier to own and service an original Chrysler distributor paired with a GM HEI module and coil. |
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