Chevy HEI distributor in aluminum case 911 2.8

[ChrisBarba]

After a while of messing around with different ignition systems on my 911 powered 356 I decided to go a vastly different route. I sourced a brand new HEI distributor for a straight 6 Chevy and what do you know it fit! I then modified the shaft to adapt an early distributor gear (with proper spacing and backlash), modified my spark plug wire ends to fit the new distributor, modified the wiring harness a little bit to power the HEI unit and the car started right up! All you have to do is just look at the key menacingly and the car lights off perfectly.
I've tried MSD boxes but they are vastly superior as wheel chocks. With the new distributor you also get rid of having to adjust points because there isn't any! Plus theres a ton of aftermarket HEI modules for your application.

What do you guys think genius or madness?

[Raceboy]

Nice mod, love out of the box thinking In US those distributors must be available round the clock in Autozone etc for peanuts.

[ChrisBarba]

Originally Posted by Raceboy

Nice mod, love out of the box thinking In US those distributors must be available round the clock in Autozone etc for peanuts.

Total of 80 dollars for distributor, coil, HEI module and spark plug wire ends! Definitely worth the effort in my opinion!

[pampadori]

Same size oring for sealing?
How are you bolting it so timing doesn't wander?

Pretty nice mod to save $$$$

[porschyard]

Pretty cool, now figure out how to make it twin plug and i will really be impressed.

Richard

[scootermcrad]

Originally Posted by ChrisBarba

I sourced a brand new HEI distributor for a straight 6 Chevy and what do you know it fit!

Do you mind sharing what GM application this was? Is this for a 250/292, or something? Some great outside the box thinking, here!

Originally Posted by porschyard

Pretty cool, now figure out how to make it twin plug and i will really be impressed.

Richard

That's what I was thinking!!

[ChrisBarba]

Originally Posted by pampadori

Same size oring for sealing?
How are you bolting it so timing doesn't wander?

Pretty nice mod to save $$$$

It has a base gasket instead of a seal but it doesn't seem to leak. I also made a small metal 2 pronged fork looking thing to bolt it down (if you look up gm distributor hold down it looks something like that)

[ChrisBarba]

Originally Posted by scootermcrad

Do you mind sharing what GM application this was? Is this for a 250/292, or something? Some great outside the box thinking, here!



That's what I was thinking!!

https://swperformanceparts.com/product/hei023r/

This is the exact one I purchased.

[ChrisBarba]

Originally Posted by porschyard

Pretty cool, now figure out how to make it twin plug and i will really be impressed.

Richard

The research and development team will get on that after a few beers!

[porschyard]

Originally Posted by ChrisBarba

The research and development team will get on that after a few beers!

LOL many a genius idea have been hatched from beer.

[al lkosmal]

That is good thinking. Let me know what you will charge for a modded unit.

regards,
al

[creaturecat]

impressive.

[scootermcrad]

Originally Posted by ChrisBarba

https://swperformanceparts.com/product/hei023r/

This is the exact one I purchased.

Nice!

And depending on the level of offensiveness, there is most likely a magneto version (just for fun). HAHA And for more of a "stock-ish" look, use an original style (non-HEI) with Pertronix or the Pertronix distributor itself.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/PerTronix-D106700-FlameThrower-Electronic-Distributor-L6-GM-BlK,300331.html



Stock points style

https://www.motorcityreman.com/dst1612.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=dst1612&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4ZSmwvD4-AIVWcvICh0zXAf0EAQYAyABEgLUX_D_BwE



Nice work, man!

[dannobee]

Since you went with an HEI, these guys make an ignition module that allows you to program the advance curve and timing with you iphone/android via bluetooth. It also has a rev limiter function and a "kill switch" to keep thieves from driving away with your car.

They also have a video to explain how it's done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neiyDK0wQRM

[ChrisBarba]

Originally Posted by scootermcrad

Nice!

And depending on the level of offensiveness, there is most likely a magneto version (just for fun). HAHA And for more of a "stock-ish" look, use an original style (non-HEI) with Pertronix or the Pertronix distributor itself.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/PerTronix-D106700-FlameThrower-Electronic-Distributor-L6-GM-BlK,300331.html



Stock points style

https://www.motorcityreman.com/dst1612.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=dst1612&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4ZSmwvD4-AIVWcvICh0zXAf0EAQYAyABEgLUX_D_BwE



Nice work, man!

That could be a good next step in this idea. I went with the cheapest one possible first to see if the idea would even work! Now knowing what I know I'd feel more comfortable cutting into a 300 dollar distributor

[manbridge 74]

That is creative. HEI is excellent.

I always wanted to talk with the guy below. He was once an ignition specialist for the factory effort at Daytona by Kawasaki in the 70s. Don’t let his old appearing site fool you, he knows his stuff. He likes to hide the HEI in stock distributors but he hasn’t done a Bosch or Marelli unit yet.

https://www.davessmallbodyheis.com/

[Old H2S]

Good job, I love the adaptation, this is what car crafting is all about, you are to be commended for solving a long term problem in these old cars that cost a lot of money to resolve. Now go look up my Holley 2 barrel on a SC air box..

[porschyard]

Originally Posted by ChrisBarba

The research and development team will get on that after a few beers!

Let me know when you start on a twin plug unit, I have a few dizzy parts and will supply you with a drive gear from my stash on the house. Richard

[luvndasun]

To get a better feel for the effort involved, do you have a picture of the entire set up installed? I'd be interested to see the distributor, coil, HEI module and spark plug wire ends installed.

[faapgar]

In the late 70,s we used a dual point dizzy from a 6 cylinder Chevy that worked very well.Kudos to your imagination.Well done.Keep on thinking.Ciao Fred