Pertronix HEI Upgrade

[GotMojo]

Looking to upgrade my distributor. I'll need to replace my air cleaner cover with one that will clear the Pertronix. Any advise will be much appreciated.

 

[Mcmahst]

Can you post pics of the installed distributor and whatever else is near the carb? It will make it easier to make recommendations.

 

[GotMojo]

Please see photos attached.

 

[Mcmahst]

I guess I’m not sure what the issue is. Are you wanting to install the Pertonixs kit that fits inside the stock distributor or the Pertronixs distributor, like this one:

PerTronix D130700 Flame-Thrower Plug and Play Vacuum Advance Black Cap Billet Electronic Distributor with Ignitor II Technology for Ford Small Block, Black and Silver https://a.co/d/4KvpNEJ

Or this kind:

PerTronix D1352 Flame-Thrower Distributor HEI Ford Small Block 221-302 Blue Cap Machine Polished

Highlights New lightweight aluminum alloy housing. Aligned and honed high quality bronze sintered bushings for reduced friction and extended life. Centerless ground corrosion resistant shaft reduces friction and provides concentric operation. Distributor gear is ground to exact tolerances for...

pertronixbrands.com

Or, one of those point replacement kits?

If you want to install the HEI type, the stock air cleaner will have to go. There are lots of aftermarket air cleaners, most will not replicate the stock connections, if that is important to you.

The stock looking replacement looks like it will fit under the stock air cleaner, if you use those 90 degree plug wires.

Not sure if I helped, but hood luck.

PS, got what it’s worth, I’m not a fan of the HEI distributors, had both on Gords s as bd Chevys, and had problems with both. Just my 2 cents.

 

[GotMojo]

The PerTronix D1352 is along the lines of what I'm interested in. It sticks up higher than the stock one, so the carb cleaner cover will need to be replaced. Just looking for what others have used. What model did you have problems with and what were they, if you don't mind my asking.

 

[Mcmahst]

Can I ask why you want to change to that type of distributor? Among folks I know, a HEI is not a highly recommended type. If you’re looking for more reliability than stock, the points replacement system from Pertronixs is certainly less expensive and allows you to keep the stock look and is more reliable than stock points/condensor.

 

[Bullitt347]

Can I ask why you want to change to that type of distributor? Among folks I know, a HEI is not a highly recommended type. If you’re looking for more reliability than stock, the points replacement system from Pertronixs is certainly less expensive and allows you to keep the stock look and is more reliable than stock points/condensor.

Correct.
The HEI style distributor is a a 49 year old GM design.
Lots of better choices out there.
Just switch the stock dist. to a Pertronix kit.
It will still look stock, but offer modern electronic ignition performance.

 

[WingsOfGold]

Been using the points eliminator for different stangs probably last 25 or more years. Best thing since canned beer. No problems and plugs seem to last forever.