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HEI is not just the distributor, it's the entire ignition system and yes, they certainly are better. Plugs last longer, fuel burns better and there is quite a bit less maintenance.
The differences are that the coil of a HEI system has to run on a solid state module which is usually mounted somewhere outside of the distributor as opposed to the older style which runs on points that are INSIDE the distributor.
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What is hei on a 350 Chevy motor?
hei stands for high energy ignition and refers to the distributor. previous distributors used points and later distributors were controlled by the on-board computer.
What year did gm start using hei distributors?
1975 model year.
What HEI Distributors will work in a 1970 firebird 350?
If it is a Pontiac 350, any hei distributor out of any size Pontiac motor up to 1979 will work.
What is the difference between a points distributor and an hei distributor?
an hei has a solid state ignition module rather than mechanical points... the hei is capable of much higher coil voltages because there are no points to wear out.....the hei is better in terms of performance and longevity
How do you fit HEI ignition into a 1955 Chevy Do you need to move the small block 350 engine forward or modify the firewall?
There are HEI distributors with remote coils and caps that will fit. I had to modify the fire wall in a couple similar installs, the customers did not want the engine moved.
What do you need to change from points to electronic ignition?
There would be a steel resistance wire or some sort of ballast resistor to limit incoming voltage from the key to the hot side of the coil. That would need to be eliminated when switching to HEI. Also, HEI requires minimum 8MM spark plug wires. Then just switch distributors or install the HEI module in the original distributor, and you're good to go.
What do you need to change from electronic ignition to points?
There would be a steel resistance wire or some sort of ballast resistor to limit incoming voltage from the key to the hot side of the coil. That would need to be eliminated when switching to HEI. Also, HEI requires minimum 8MM spark plug wires. Then just switch distributors or install the HEI module in the original distributor, and you're good to go.
Does Hei find Pi in Darker Than Black?
Yes. Hei found out that Pi, his sister, fused with him and became part of him.
Darker than black When does Saito meet Hei?
Saito meets Hei in episode 26 in the first season. But in the end, i think Hei makes him lose his memory which makes him forget.
What happens to Hei in the end of darker than black?
He becomes a hobo
Are GM 6 cylinder engine hei distributors interchangeable with GM 8cylinder engines by simply changing caps?
No The reluctor ring, and the piece that sticks into the engine will be different except on the 4.3 engine. Then only the reluctor ring will be wrong.
What does heija heija in norwegian mean?
I think you mean hei hei? someone use heija when they chat but it's correct to write hei. hei hei means hi hi.
