Did this in the 80s. Used a remote HEI coil and gm module hidden in a gutted mopar module. Stock mopar distributor. Worked great. 40 kvolts at 6k rpms...measured using a scope.
Good video. I’m building a run stand (Mopar engines mostly) and using an HEI on it, but I’m stuck on a wiring problem. I’m using an alternator on this run stand and the question is, do I need to use a voltage regulator on it? Is the HEI unit a voltage regulator as well? Thanks
I believe if you are running an original mopar alternator that is not internally regulated then you will need an external mopar regulator wired in line between the alternator and battery. There should be aftermarket internally regulated alternators available that only require one wire to the battery.
@@mostlymopar Thanks. I’ve figured it out now. I’m building a run stand with Chrysler components and decided to use an HEI, but for some reason I thought I had to have the VR wired inline with it or something lol🤷♂️. Thanks again.
Your wasting your time the gm modules are junk also, if you dont mind geting stranded in heavy traffic, poring rain,0 temperature, the middle of the night in dangerous neighborhoods then just go ahead and do it. Sooner or later you will learn. That very undependable!
Been there ,experienced the pain.But you did not state what was the better way to go.I heard the hei distributor epoxy layered filled coils hold heat which eventually disolves the epoxy causing layer shortaging ,which causes more resistance and slowly kills the ignition module.So it's best to change both or you could burn out the new replacement module on the spot .I purchased the msd 8401 coil cap and eliminated the coil in cap and installed an external oil filled 12 volt coil.Engine ran better had to touch the hood to see if motor was still running. Unless i go to points and condenser on my 1980 oldsmobile delta 88.
Good simple and to the point 😊😊
Thanks for straight to the point video unlike some videos that gives us a whole autobiographical ramble 😂
Excellent video thanks for sharing
Exactly what I needed thank you so much sir.. ❤
Good video. I'm using a mopar pickup in a chevy points distributor with a GM module. Blaster 2 coil. Works great!
Thanks!
Did this in the 80s. Used a remote HEI coil and gm module hidden in a gutted mopar module. Stock mopar distributor. Worked great. 40 kvolts at 6k rpms...measured using a scope.
I did this on a bench, can't get a spark :/
Did you get it to work?
@mostlymopar oh yes i did! Actually went back to my chrysler ignition system, rebuild my carburetor and now my 69 needs its lighting re done
Good video. I’m building a run stand (Mopar engines mostly) and using an HEI on it, but I’m stuck on a wiring problem. I’m using an alternator on this run stand and the question is, do I need to use a voltage regulator on it? Is the HEI unit a voltage regulator as well? Thanks
I believe if you are running an original mopar alternator that is not internally regulated then you will need an external mopar regulator wired in line between the alternator and battery. There should be aftermarket internally regulated alternators available that only require one wire to the battery.
@@mostlymopar Thanks. I’ve figured it out now. I’m building a run stand with Chrysler components and decided to use an HEI, but for some reason I thought I had to have the VR wired inline with it or something lol🤷♂️. Thanks again.
You just made your ignition system more problematic
Why?
But a lot easier to work on
Your wasting your time the gm modules are junk also, if you dont mind geting stranded in heavy traffic, poring rain,0 temperature, the middle of the night in dangerous neighborhoods then just go ahead and do it. Sooner or later you will learn. That very undependable!
Been there ,experienced the pain.But you did not state what was the better way to go.I heard the hei distributor epoxy layered filled coils hold heat which eventually disolves the epoxy causing layer shortaging ,which causes more resistance and slowly kills the ignition module.So it's best to change both or you could burn out the new replacement module on the spot .I purchased the msd 8401 coil cap and eliminated the coil in cap and installed an external oil filled 12 volt coil.Engine ran better had to touch the hood to see if motor was still running. Unless i go to points and condenser on my 1980 oldsmobile delta 88.
So again what would you consider a dependable ignition system i'm all ears.