The reasons for replacing an early points-type ignition system with a GM High Energy Ignition (HEI) system are endless. Not only will it clean up the engine compartment by placing the coil on top of ...
Chrysler had the right idea way back in 1972 when it stepped away from ignition points and went to electronic ignition. It took GM a few years more before it came out with the HEI distributor. This is ...
When General Motors introduced the High Energy Ignition (HEI) distributor in the mid-1970s, it was revolutionary. So much so that it still has a strong following among today's hot rodders. Like other ...