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#16483 04/28/2003 2:00 AM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 687 | This is what I'm trying to decide for my 292. Many of you know the engine build specs (.060 overbore, 500 cfm 4 barrel, mild hi-lift cam, 36" primary headers, etc.,etc).
Which of these would be the best match for this setup? I have both ignition sytems ready to go. Thanks! | | |
#16484 04/28/2003 4:29 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | It all depends. Is the HEI stock, or does it have a hot module, coil and advance kit? Is the Mallory equipped with vacuum advance? Are you driving street or strip?
Street driving, I would prefer the HEI with the advance kit, hot coil and module. But with a vacuum advance, the Mallory will do fine, too.
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
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#16485 04/30/2003 1:07 AM | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13 | I have always been partial to the HEI they are vey dependable and easy to manage if some thing does happen | | |
#16486 04/30/2003 1:27 PM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 206 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 206 | The Mallory looks nice but has no performance advantage whatsoever. If you don't mind changing and setting points regularly, go for it. But with the HEI you can run a wider plug gap and there's so much aftermarket performance stuff for it that it's no contest, in my book. Some of the dual point distributors have no vacuum advance - if that's the case sell it to a vintage racer. | | |
#16487 04/30/2003 1:37 PM | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 66 | If you're looking at it from a preformance view point, I would go with HEI.
What happens to a new set of points from the moment you install them ? They start wearing. So, basically, your fire power is constantly on the decline. Granted, it is a very very small amount each time the vehicle is run, but I don't think it is as effecient as an HEI.
Joe - (Buckeye Bowtie)
"Remember it takes about 2850 bolts to built a Chevy Truck and only 1 NUT to scatter them all over the highway"
1950 3100
1971 C-10
1939 Buick Century
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