DIY Electronic Ignition

[69SKCharger]

I'm going to price out putting together my own electronic ignition conversion. I want a new distributor, what model year should I shop for - anything 73-78? It's for a 383.

 

[493 Mike]

I bought a new Rock Auto (Chinese built-decent) 1972 model for my 1965 Coronet 318, an adapter from:http://www.designed2drive.com/, a Standard HEI module-R.A., and a e-coil (later model Ford) for a cheap system. Gapped plugs at .045". You could do the same for a big block.
I did disassemble the R.A. distributor to inspect and lube and had to drill mounting holes in housing. Factory units already have holes but it was easy.
Mike

 

[kiwigtx]

I'm going to price out putting together my own electronic ignition conversion. I want a new distributor, what model year should I shop for - anything 73-78? It's for a 383.

Try these people....great people and outstanding customer service...

http://www.thertgarage.com/products.html

 

[rlem1977]

Why invent when it's been done?

http://www.manciniracing.com/ma361383400e3.html

 

[oldbee]

Why invent when it's been done?

http://www.manciniracing.com/ma361383400e3.html

Got my conversion from Summit, year doesn’t really matter.

 

[Frank Mopar]

I would run the gm style hei setup not that antique mopar garbage with the ballast resistor. You will not be sorry. Plus you can do it really cheap

 

[69SKCharger]

I guess I thought a might be able to piece together a better quality kit, but maybe that's not worth the effort.

What is a GM HEI unit comprised of?

 

[Frank Mopar]

Any electronic distributor. Also run a relay to feed the hei

 

[Frank Mopar]

https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/anyone-have-pics-of-trailbeasts-hei-conversion.367082/

 

[moose1]

Pertronix?