<VV> High Energy I...

[Bill Elliott]

Unless you're using used parts, I seriously doubt "cheaper"... an 
Ignitor I now runs about $60 and can be used with all other existing 
ignition bits (though doing so is not really optimal).

An HEI not only requires a new distributor, it also requires a new coil 
and wires. Not to mention modification to the distributor to fit... and 
modifications to the wires for the cooling boots.

Don't get me wrong, I do consider the HEI to be a better ignition than 
the Ignitor (which is not so much an ignition as just a points 
replacement) but NOT cheaper...

Bill

TimogensTurbo at aol.com wrote:

>In a message dated 1/14/2007 8:25:48 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
>rusecular at yahoo.com writes:
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>>"Pertronix I" is installed on one my Corvairs and I'm quite 
>> content with its operation. However, a friend (who used to 
>> run a speed shop) claims that the high energy ignition (HEI) 
>> Distributor would have been a cheaper and more efficient 
>> way to go. 
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>He's right..but most are stuck in the "buy and bolt on" way of life...
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>Warren LeVeque  levair at aol.com can set you up with a buy and bolt on!
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>Matt Nall...west coast
>http://members.aol.com/patiomatt
>lots of info!
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