DAVE's small-body HEIs
Specializing in quality HEI, EFI Feedback HEI and
MSD trigger pickup only conversions, hand-built
into your stock points-type distributor
Now available -
something different true High-Energy-Ignition (HEI) that fits.
The objective is simple, build a
dedicated General Motors type true High Energy Ignition (HEI), in either
regular mechanical/vacuum advance curve style HEI, or, for Electronic Fuel
Injection Feedback HEI (such as the Holley Commander 950 series, and other OEM
and after market fuel injection systems). Or, a dedicated MSD magnetic pickup
trigger-only system, into stock points distributors for American car engines.
My conversion ignition systems are
designed around electronic components that are readily available from any good
auto parts store. There are no special or unobtainable electronics or other
parts used in any of my conversion ignition systems. The parts and electronic
components I use are selected to give higher performance and spark voltage
output than the so-called "drop-in" conversion and stock point type
ignition systems now available.
My HEI conversion ignition systems are
suitable for stock, mild to mid-level performance engines, muscle cars, street
rods, hot rods and any application where the user wants a better ignition
system. All my HEI systems run on full battery voltage. No ballast resistor is
required.
The MSD magnetic pickup trigger only
conversions are designed to allow MSD and other performance ignition units to
be used on distributor applications not covered by available MSD trigger only
distributors, and for those users who would prefer a stock distributor look
instead of the aftermarket units offered. All my MSD trigger only conversions
come with a dedicated MSD connector plug, and will connect directly to most
aftermarket ignition boxes available today. Wire-up connection to the 6A, 6AL,
Digital and BTM series ignition units is a simple plug-it-in operation.
My HEI and MSD Trigger conversions use stock design
point type distributor rotors and caps. Therefore, the ignition coil is NOT
mounted in the cap, and is always mounted remote from the distributor, as a
stock point ignition coil is. I will not ever use a coil mounted in the cap, as
these coils are always epoxy filled, not oil filled, and run hotter than oil
filled coils. Epoxy filled coils are simply not reliable, and they do not
produce consistent levels of spark output performance as they heat up.
I offer three distinctively different conversion types
Traditional mechanical/vacuum advance type HEI, for carburetted engines. The traditional type HEI utilizes a stock design HEI module with 4 pins, functional mechanical and vacuum advance curving, and is suitable for non-electronic fuel injection applications.
EFI Feedback HEI for electronic fuel injected applications and aftermarket EFI conversions (mechanical and vacuum advance are locked out for this conversion), such as Holley Commander 950, and other after market type systems. These conversions utilize an Original Equipment Manufacture General Motors 8 pin feedback HEI module, which allows the EFI computer to regulate spark advance. These conversions have the stock mechanical/vacuum advance locked out.
All these conversions can be done to
most stock OEM points distributors, and most aftermarket distributors such as
MSD, Mallory, Accel and others.
HEI, EFI Feedback HEI and MSD trigger
only conversions are available for the following distributors:
EFI Feedback distributor conversion
pricing, for ALL distributors (includes the 8 pin HEI module and wire loom from
distributor to module), (some distributors, such as Ford V8 will require a
remote HEI module mounting. Others, such as most aluminum GM window types, can
have the 8 pin module mounted on the underside of the distributor body, as the
non-EFI feedback modules are), $195.00
AMC
Delco-Remy V-8 window-type distributors
only. Prestolite distributors cannot be fitted with my systems. Delco-Remy
units fit all V-8s.
Ford
All V-8 engines using 1958 thru 1974
point distributors
Y-block, using 1958 thru 1962
mechanical advance w/vacuum advance distributors (Load-A-Matic can only be
converted to EFI feedback HEI use)
FE, 332/352/360/390/406/427/428
221/260/289/302 Windsor
5.0 conversion, for new crate engines,
to use carburetor instead of EFI
351 Windsor
302/351 Cleveland, 351/400 Modified,
429/460 Lima (385 series), Boss 429
The Ford distributors listed above may
be built using a small diameter cap and remote mounted (hidden) module for a
historically correct look, or with the large-diameter Dura-Spark cap set and
internally-mounted HEI module for a more compact, cleaner appearance.
General Motors
All V-8 distributors, window type only,
1957 thru 1974
All V-6, odd and even fire
distributors, 1961 thru 1974
V-6, 4.3 litre only, conversion to use
carburetor instead of EFI, built onto a modified V-8 distributor
Mopar
V-8, early Hemi, all engine
displacements
I can build your stock cast iron
distributor. Stock cast iron distributors can also be modified for 331/354/392
engines, fitted with a special collar for the main shaft with three different
shaft lengths selectable from the collar, so one distributor fits all engines,
no separate shaft for different length adapters. All Hemi distributors I build,
HEI or MSD trigger only, can be built with or without vacuum advance, and all
units come with a mechanical advance that is easily locked out for specific
engine packages, such as with a blower and/or an EFI system.
Mallory
I-4, I-6, V-6 odd or even fire, V-8,
point or Unilite, Comp 9000 point or Unilite distributors, magnetic type
distributors.
Please call with your Mallory distributor type, as there are many different
Mallory bodies.
Although certain smaller diameter distributors aren't convertible, most are.
MSD
Cast and billet design magnetic trigger
distributors to HEI only (add HEI module).
MSD
READY-TO-RUN
This conversion removes the unreliable
and expensive MSD RtR module, converting the distributor to a remote mounted
HEI module, new magnetic pickup and curving for your specific application.
PRO-COMP
ELECTRONICS DISTRIBUTOR REMANUFACTURE
This remanufacture replaces the
extremely problem prone Chinese electronics with quality United States made
electronics, and adds two lubrication passages that increase lubrication.
MODIFY
STOCK GM ZZ SERIES LARGE CAP HEI DISTRIBUTOR
This modification restricts the number
of degrees used in the vacuum advance, for use with full manifold vacuum, and
speeds the mechanical advance up to work correctly with the engine. This
conversion also addresses the main shaft end play by shimming the end play
correctly.
Custom Conversions
I have done MSD trigger and HEI
conversions to Ferrari V-12, Auburn, Cord, Buick straight eight, 368 Mercury
V-8, D-C Du-Coil distributors, the twin-cylinder cars at Disneyland, and the
1932 fiberglass project car built by Chuck Hansen and Joe Elmore on Horsepower
TV, as well as numerous other distributors no one makes conversions for. If you
have a special American car distributor you want to convert, please contact me
and we can discuss it. Some can be converted, and some cannot because of the
lack of available space inside the distributor for the magnetic pickup assembly I
use.
When I convert your distributor, I
completely rebuild it as a matter of course. I have to completely disassemble
the distributor for cleaning and minor machine work to fit parts, so it makes
sense to perform repairs and rebuild it at the same time as the conversion.
During conversion, I replace both bushings, hard-chrome the main shaft for
reduced wear, recondition all parts to be reused, and install new electronics,
vacuum advance, cap and rotor. All distributors are curved to the engine and
driveline application, and performance spark tested before return.
My Traditional HEI conversions carry a LIFETIME
warranty on all parts and workmanship. The warranty does not start until the
distributor is put into use in your engine.
This Web site is constantly under
construction. As new photos become available of the conversions I do, I will
add them. New pictures will be of actual customers' distributors, with the
engine type. There are quite a few conversions I have
not taken pictures of yet. I'm working on it.
Pricing for
Distributor Conversions
Using your re-build-able and convertible core only
Prices are subject to change without notice.
The following pricing information is also
included on the specification sheet that will be sent to you upon request, for
your conversion. Please see the last section of this web site for
information on having a pictures package and specification sheet e/mailed to you
for your conversion.
AMC V-8 Delco-Remy window type only
An AMC Delco-Remy window distributor is required for this conversion. It fits
all V-8 engines
Full HEI conversion $195.00
MSD trigger conversion $160.00
General Motors window type V-8 all
makes
Full HEI conversion $195.00
MSD trigger conversion $160.00
General Motors Corvette FI and/or
tachometer drive
This conversion is remote module mount only, and does not permanently alter the
distributor.
Full HEI conversion $195.00
MSD trigger conversion $160.00
Corvette distributors should have the
tachometer drive gear holder removed and BOTH gears checked for damage BEFORE
sending them in for conversion. Replacement gear and shaft sets are now in the
area of $90.00 per set, my cost, so
..if yours does not need to be replaced, we
will use your old parts.
General Motors Buick V-6 odd fire
Full HEI conversion $215.00
MSD trigger conversion $175.00
General Motors Buick V-6, even fire
Full HEI conversion - $195.00
MSD trigger only conversion - $160.00
General Motors Chevrolet 4.3 V-6 even
fire only, and General Motors
Full HEI conversion $195.00
MSD trigger conversion $160.00
General Motors options for window type
distributors (these are optional extra cost items)
Crane Adjustable Vacuum Advance, part
number 99601-1
Full HEI conversion $35.00
MSD trigger conversion $35.00
Crane vacuum advance stop plate only, part number 99619-1
All stock General Motors vacuum advances - $5.00
This stop plate gives adjustment to the
degrees of advance for stock and stock replacement type vacuum advance
cannisters
MSD HEI wire terminal type distributor
cap, RED, part number 8433
Full HEI conversion $35.00
MSD trigger conversion $35.00
MSD HEI wire terminal type distributor
cap, BLACK, part number 84333
Full HEI conversion $35.00
MSD trigger conversion $35.00
Aluminum distributor finish options
Natural finish, retain numbers
Natural finish, remove numbers (removes
the numbers from the distributor body)
Billit look finish (removes the numbers
from the distributor body)
No additional charge
Cast iron distributors must be painted.
Color availability is either black or cast iron paint, or any engine color you
send with the distributor to paint .
If you are removing a large cap GM HEI,
and installing a small body HEI, a pair of flat blade adapter terminals are
available at no cost, that affix to the round studs on round coils, and allow
the stock GM flat blade slide on HEI feed wires for power and tachometer to be
retained. To get a pair with your small-body HEI conversion, add YES to the
question on the specification sheet.
Mopar early Hemi V-8 stock cast iron
distributor
These are the easiest to convert, if you have one.
Full HEI conversion $195.00.00
MSD trigger conversion $160.00
Ford small cap remote mount module
point V-8 HEI
Full HEI conversion $195.00
MSD trigger conversion not available
Ford large cap internal mount module
point V-8 HEI
Full HEI conversion $220.00
MSD trigger conversion not available
Ford small cap MSD trigger only
Full HEI conversion not available
MSD trigger conversion $175.00
Ford small cap 5.0 crate engine /
carburetor conversion / roller cam
Includes proper gear for 5.0 roller cam, remote mounted HEI module
Full HEI conversion $225.00
MSD trigger conversion $185.00
Ford large cap 5.0 crate/carb
conversion/roller cam
Full HEI conversion $240.00
MSD trigger conversion not available
Ford large cap 5.0 crate/carb
conversion/std cam
This conversion uses a stock early gear from core distributor.
Full HEI conversion $220.00
MSD trigger conversion not available
Ford options:
Small cap with Dura-Spark terminals, add
$20.00
This cap is designed to use the stock Dura-Spark 8mm wire sets while keeping the
stock small diameter of the cap for clearance and/or appearance reasons. Works
well with the MSD Trigger only conversions. This cap will fit all Ford V-8
distributors from 1958 thru 1981 that use clips to retain the cap)
Ford small cap is defined as the stock
points design small diameter distributor cap and rotor
Ford small cap HEI conversions must use
a remote mounted HEI module.
Ford large cap is defined as
the
three-part, clip retained cap-rotor-spacer stand of the 1976 thru 1981
Dura-Spark ignition systems. These cap sets flare out to a larger
diameter as
they rise above the distributor body, and have spark plug type wire
terminals.
Point of information on Ford 1958 thru
1981 distributors: both large and small cap sets will install onto all V-8 Ford
distributor bodies built within this time period. What makes one of my Ford
conversions either a small or large cap distributor is simply the cap set I
install on your particular conversion according to your requirements.
Mallory single/dual point/Unilite V-8
V-6 I-4 mechanical
Full HEI conversion $185.00
MSD trigger conversion $155.00
Mallory single/dual point/Unilite V-8
V-6 I-4 vacuum
Full HEI conversion $195.00
MSD trigger conversion $165.00
Mallory dual point/Unilite Comp 9000
V-8
Full HEI conversion $195.00
MSD trigger conversion $165.00
MSD cast aluminum/billet trigger only
distributors
Full HEI conversion $195.00
MSD trigger conversion not available
Specialty and American automobile
distributors not listed above may also be convertible. Please contact me for a
price quote on your specialty HEI or MSD trigger only conversion.
IGNITION
COILS AND BRACKETS
NAPA IC12 performance coil (black)
$40.00
MSD 8200 Blaster II performance coil
(chrome) $50.00
Chevrolet intake manifold mount coil
bracket (chrome) $5.00
General Motors firewall mount coil
bracket (chrome) $5.00
The above coils and brackets are also
available from your local speed shops and retail parts outlets, and are the
exact same parts I would send to you. In most cases, you can purchase these
items for less than I can actually purchase them for, so please, get the best
deal you can on them. Don't feel you must buy the coils and brackets only from
me for your conversion.
A note on EFI HEI coils. The EFI
feedback HEI module is an 8 pin General Motors type module, and should have a
stock General Motors type EFI coil used with it. Any good auto parts store can
supply this coil, ask for a coil for a late model G.M. V8, such as 1986 thru
1992 Chevrolet V8. After market performance coils offer no performance gain
from the stock replacement coils offered at your better auto parts stores.
RETURN
SHIPPING CHARGE
A set fee of $15.00 is added into the
price of each conversion for return shipping via Priority Mail (three-day
service), and handling. EXAMPLE: A $195.00 conversion has the $15.00 fee
already factored into the price.
PLEASE
DO NOT SEND A DISTRIBUTOR IN TO BE CONVERTED WITHOUT A SPECIFICATION SHEET.
WITH SOME FEW CONVERSIONS, I WILL NEED TO SEE THE DISTRIBUTOR FIRST, BUT ONLY
AFTER WE HAVE SPOKEN OVER THE TELEPHONE, OR E/MAILED ABOUT SENDING THE
DISTRIBUTOR IN FOR AN EVALUATION TO SEE IF A CONVERSION CAN BE DONE TO THAT
PARTICULAR DISTRIBUTOR.
A word about payment for distributor conversions and parts
At this time, there are only two payment options, cash and United States Postal Money Orders ONLY. NO OTHER FORM OF MONEY ORDER, CHEQUE (PERSONAL OR BUSINESS), BANK DRAFT, ETC., IS ACCEPTABLE. I find the United States Postal Money Orders to be a fast and reliable method of payment, and safe for both parties.
I require payment to accompany your distributor, prepaying for the conversion. The specification sheet has all pricing clearly listed next to the conversions/parts available. I only have ONE method of payment, UNITED STATES POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER ONLY, no exceptions. Payment specifics are outlined on the specification sheet. Distributors received without payment will be either sent back to the sender, or, set aside until the payment reaches me. I do not use the payment funds until the day the completed distributor is shipped back to you.
PLEASE NOTE, I ALONE ANSWER THE PHONE, DO E/MAIL RESPONSES, PERFORM ALL DESIGN, ENGINEERING, MACHINING AND MODIFICATION FUNCTIONS, AND PERSONALLY HAND BUILD/TEST EVERY DISTRIBUTOR. I AM ALSO THE SHIPPING AND RECEIVING DEPARTMENTS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, INFORMATION, AND HEAD FLACK TAKER WHEN SOMETHING GOES FULL ON WRONG. ALSO, WHEN YOU CALL ON THE TELEPHONE, PLEASE DON'T ASK OVER AND OVER IF DAVE IS HERE, I AM ALREADY ON THE OTHER END OF THE PHONE WITH YOU.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN MY DISTRIBUTOR CONVERSIONS
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HAVE
A SPECIFICATION SHEET SENT TO YOU TO START YOUR CONVERSION
If you wish to have me do a conversion
for you, and have access to e/mail, please e/mail me for a Specification Sheet to fill out and include
with your distributor BEFORE you send it in. THIS IS THE FIRST STEP IN THE
CONVERSION PROCESS. The specification sheet has important information for both
of us, pricing, optional items, engine/drive train configurations, and
simplifies the conversion process, plus saves time in getting the completed
distributor conversion back to you. In your e/mail, please specify in the
Subject, the conversion you wish, Regular HEI for carburetted engines, MSD Trigger
only for carburetted engines, or, for EFI-HEI Fuel Injection System conversions. In the body
of the e/mail, please identify the distributor you wish converted, examples, 1970
Chevrolet aluminum points small-big block, or, 1973 Ford 351W, etc. This
way, I can send both the correct pictures package of a finished distributor and
optional items, and a personalized specification sheet specifically for the conversion you
want, which greatly helps the conversion process.
If you do not have internet-e/mail access, please call the shop for a paper copy, sent to you via snail mail.
E-mail addresses
Until August 31,
2008, e/mail
sparkman451@earthlink.net
After August 31, 2008, e/mail
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