The reasons for replacing an early points-type ignition system with a GM High Energy Ignition (HEI) system are endless. Not only will it clean up the engine compartment by placing the coil on top of ...
We can hear the howling already. "Why do I want to put some junk GM ignition on my (insert AMC, Mopar, or Ford)?" The answer is: Don't—unless you like the idea of a higher-performance, more-efficient ...
When General Motors introduced the High Energy Ignition (HEI) distributor in the mid-1970s, it was revolutionary. So much so that it still has a strong following among today's hot rodders. Like other ...