Thread: Will a GM HEI Distributor fit a LR/RR V8?

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Michael.

Originally Posted by HSVRangie

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Michael.

Hey THANKS!! .....good article....[so how about that JERK in Florida- asking for help in sorting out the finer points and then SELLING them for nearly $US400.00....guess the Yanks call that "the spirit of Free Enterprise" - here we'd call it Little Johnnies' "Privatisation Incentive Scheme".....most would call it a f###ing rip-off of someone elses ideas!]

Byron, have you thought about Ford EDIS as an alternative?

I have been thinking about HEI for a while now, but have changed track and now installing the EDIS.
Have sourced the EDIS module and twin coil packs (4 outlets each).
Now all I need is the leads, 36-1 tooth gear, and a megajolt controller.

Then there will be no more distributor (well not realy, need the oil pump drive)
Should be a much better setup compared to HEI.

Originally Posted by Ralf_the_RR

Byron, have you thought about Ford EDIS as an alternative?

I have been thinking about HEI for a while now, but have changed track and now installing the EDIS.
Have sourced the EDIS module and twin coil packs (4 outlets each).
Now all I need is the leads, 36-1 tooth gear, and a megajolt controller.

Then there will be no more distributor (well not realy, need the oil pump drive)
Should be a much better setup compared to HEI.

NOW YOU'RE TALKING!! .....I'm not familiar with the Ford EDIS system, but am familiar with distributorless systems such as the Bosch, which use magnets in the flywheel or at end of crank or similar timing "reference" points, an ECM or CPU's to process various signals and fires multiple coils thus getting rid of any mechanical advance mechanisms that can go wrong.....engine load can be sensed via a MAP sensor [just a solid state vacuum can really] or via computing the engine speed, throttle opening angle or percentage, the revs being done etc....the more and more inputs the more accurate the best firing point is!
But, this is getting away from what is simple and easy for a gifted amateur to retro-fit to what is basically a late 1950's designed and early 60's 1st produced engine we know as our beloved LR/RR V8...the latest GEMS and Motronics versions do this very very well......but it's hard enough transplanting all the ancillary works n bits n bobs and have all the engines gear already in/on the motor......to do it from scratch is I would venture, nearly impossible.....
BUT, tell me more about your thoughts.

Buick HEI in a 4.4. Made from a buick v6 body and oldsmobile v8 hei internals.

How bout an ignition system of a late model Valiant. It can handle a beating and the whole system could be bought fairly cheaply.

Originally Posted by dobbo

How bout an ignition system of a late model Valiant. It can handle a beating and the whole system could be bought fairly cheaply.

i think we have a closet valiant lover here

Originally Posted by rangieman

i think we have a closet valiant lover here

Yup had a passion for Hemi's for ages, but sadly never got to own a VH RT charger six pack, in vitamin C and eerrrr ooh aaghh

Sorry have to go to the bathroom now.