HEI distributor vs points(old) style

[1985GMC]

subject-worn out HEI dist. vs new points style small cap dist. has anyone gone back to the old stlye? I think I would like the old style with the separate coil, opinions?

[Lt.Del]

you're kiddin' right?   Too much adjusting and replacing.   HEI all the way!!  HEI's have a more efficient spark too.
Why clutter your engine with an external coil?  There's enough stuff around the engine as it is.

[ccz145a]

you're kiddin' right?   Too much adjusting and replacing.   HEI all the way!!  HEI's have a more efficient spark too.
Why clutter your engine with an external coil?  There's enough stuff around the engine as it is.

+2, why would you want to adjust your points every 3 months?

[Captkaos]

Going back to points would be going backwards. for the exact reasons as stated above.

[Donut]

iirc, some of the aftermarket companies make a small cap dizzy with an external coil if you wanted to go that route.  It's still electronic.

Personally, I went with an "offshore" HEI style unit, rather than points.

[78 Chevyrado]

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