Is there a HEI distributor for the Pontiac V-8?
Many companies produce brand-new HEI distributors for the Pontiac V-8. A unit like this from Pertronix offers top-quality construction and internal electronics. The aftermarket unit fits and functions just like an original, and it even accepts the factory wiring.
When did Pontiac start using high energy ignition?
Don’t let that appearance mislead you, however. This unit functioned perfectly after a thorough cleanup and proper lubrication. General Motors introduced its high energy ignition (HEI) system in 1974 and Pontiac used it on a number of its V-8s beginning in the middle of the model year.
When was transistorized ignition replaced by unitized ignition?
Its Transistorized Ignition was eventually replaced by the Unitized Ignition System in the early 1970s. The mechanical contact point set in either system was replaced by an electronic pickup assembly that controlled spark fi ring using magnetic pulses, eliminating the need for routine maintenance associated with contact points.
Where is the VAC port on a Hei Trans?
Leave your trans hooked up to the full/manifold vac source on the carb baseplate. Hook your HEI up to the ported (part-time) vac port on the pass side front metering block port. No vac at idle, so you can set your initial timing and idle speed without any vac intterference. On this port, you only get vac advance when you hit the gas.
Is the Crane Cams Hi 6 CD ignition legal?
The Crane Cams HI-6 is an advanced capacitive dis- charge (CD) type ignition system intended for racing and per- formance street vehicles. The HI-6 is 50 states street legal (California Air Resources Board E.O. D-225-52 and D-225-63 for 1995 and prior non-OBD II vehicles) and can be installed in most vehicles.Trigger sources include:
What do you need to know about a HEI distributor?
The HEI distributor has eliminated the need to do roadside tune ups to a point-style distributor. If, for some reason you have no spark coming from your distributor, the following will help you check and test the installation, connections, and components, of the unit so that you can get your engine running.
What do you need to know about the HI-6?
•Severe automotive environments and race applications require the HI-6R (6000-6400), HI-6DSR (6000-6424), or part number 6000-6466 (HI-6R and TRC-2 kit) . Marine applications require the HI-6M (6000-6462).These HI-6 versions are fully encapsulated with urethane and include wire harnesses with Weather Pack connectors.