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nick5210 · 01-16-2013, 11:07 PM

Hey guys I have a 67 camaro with a old point style distributor in it. How easy would it be to convert to a H E I? What all steps are involved in this switch? I've always wanted to do this switch but I'm not sure what it requires? Thanks for the input!

flyingskibiker · 01-16-2013, 11:51 PM

One can buy the "breakerless" kits that convert from points to electronic. Or do you really want to go HEI? If so, I have no idea (and don't personally like those monsters). If not, the Mallory breakerless kits drop right in to your points distributor easily. Pertroniks(sp) make them, too.

chvyman · 01-17-2013, 06:57 AM

basicly you have to bypass the resistor wire that feeds the stock dist. and supply a 12 volt feed from you ignition switch to the H.E.I. unit. the stock set-up starts with 12 volts but once the start procedure is complete it goes down to 9.5 volts to run. electronic ignition needs a full 12 volts.

MLL67RSSS · 01-19-2013, 04:27 PM

The Pertronix is pretty easy to install. Just remove the points and mount it where they were. There is 2nd wire that, as stated above you have to hook to a 12V source and NOT the resistor wire already there. Also have to have the Pertronix low resistance coil for it to work properly. That was the first thing I did to my car when I got it. Woke it up a little too!

http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor3/default.aspx

http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/fla..._volt_ft3.aspx

flyingskibiker · 01-22-2013, 09:49 PM

I'm pretty sure the Mallory uses the stock resistor wire and coil.?.? I know the Unilite distributor does...

ZL1 TIBS · 02-01-2013, 07:38 AM

What Chvyman said about the resistor wire. After that, if you want to spring for an MSD 6A/AL ignition, it basically removes all the electronic guts from the HEI removing most of the shortcomings of that system. I had this on my 68 Camaro and it was flawless. Another point to consider is you may need to clearance the firewall to fit the cap. I used a 2X4 and sledge to move the firewall back about 1/4".

Learjetguru · 02-02-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nick5210

Hey guys I have a 67 camaro with a old point style distributor in it. How easy would it be to convert to a H E I? What all steps are involved in this switch? I've always wanted to do this switch but I'm not sure what it requires? Thanks for the input!

I did this back in 1979 when the HEI came out. Easy mod.
1. Remove the resistor( or resister wire) and replace with standard gauge wire.
2. Install the HEI. Power wire to the BAT terminal. Install a ground wire to negative side of coil and ground.

Done.

usa1camaro1969 · 02-04-2013, 08:21 PM

The resistance wire, if I remember right, had a cloth covering on it? It's been awhile since I did it.

FrankT · 03-13-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by usa1camaro1969

The resistance wire, if I remember right, had a cloth covering on it? It's been awhile since I did it.

Yes. White cloth cover with orange and purple stripes.

01-16-2013, 11:07 PM	#1
nick5210 Drives: '67 camaro Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia Posts: 3	Converting from points dissy to a H.E.i Hey guys I have a 67 camaro with a old point style distributor in it. How easy would it be to convert to a H E I? What all steps are involved in this switch? I've always wanted to do this switch but I'm not sure what it requires? Thanks for the input!

01-16-2013, 11:51 PM	#2
flyingskibiker Drives: Cars, Trucks, Bikes, ORVs, Planes Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South SF Bay, CA Posts: 228	One can buy the "breakerless" kits that convert from points to electronic. Or do you really want to go HEI? If so, I have no idea (and don't personally like those monsters). If not, the Mallory breakerless kits drop right in to your points distributor easily. Pertroniks(sp) make them, too. __________________ 1968 SS w/ 1966 427/425 Sequoia Green w/ Bumble Bee stripe. Always working on it... Drooling over the ZL1s. It will be my next car if I can manage to pull it off...

01-22-2013, 09:49 PM	#5
flyingskibiker Drives: Cars, Trucks, Bikes, ORVs, Planes Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South SF Bay, CA Posts: 228	I'm pretty sure the Mallory uses the stock resistor wire and coil.?.? I know the Unilite distributor does... __________________ 1968 SS w/ 1966 427/425 Sequoia Green w/ Bumble Bee stripe. Always working on it... Drooling over the ZL1s. It will be my next car if I can manage to pull it off...

02-04-2013, 08:21 PM	#8
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	The resistance wire, if I remember right, had a cloth covering on it? It's been awhile since I did it. __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

01-17-2013, 06:57 AM	#3
chvyman Drives: 2SS 45TH,gfx,blade spoiler,h grille Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leechburg PA Posts: 295 View My Garage	basicly you have to bypass the resistor wire that feeds the stock dist. and supply a 12 volt feed from you ignition switch to the H.E.I. unit. the stock set-up starts with 12 volts but once the start procedure is complete it goes down to 9.5 volts to run. electronic ignition needs a full 12 volts.

01-19-2013, 04:27 PM	#4
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,574	The Pertronix is pretty easy to install. Just remove the points and mount it where they were. There is 2nd wire that, as stated above you have to hook to a 12V source and NOT the resistor wire already there. Also have to have the Pertronix low resistance coil for it to work properly. That was the first thing I did to my car when I got it. Woke it up a little too! http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor3/default.aspx http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/fla..._volt_ft3.aspx

02-01-2013, 07:38 AM	#6
ZL1 TIBS Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 398	What Chvyman said about the resistor wire. After that, if you want to spring for an MSD 6A/AL ignition, it basically removes all the electronic guts from the HEI removing most of the shortcomings of that system. I had this on my 68 Camaro and it was flawless. Another point to consider is you may need to clearance the firewall to fit the cap. I used a 2X4 and sledge to move the firewall back about 1/4".