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Best source for delco distributor

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by ZipTy, Jan 20, 2006.

  1. Jan 20, 2006
    ZipTy

    ZipTy Member

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    I have a Prestolite in right now and am looking to install the pertronix ignition and was just wondering if I have any junkyard options for a delco to save some $$.
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Why not just put an HEI in?
     
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    ZipTy

    ZipTy Member

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    Isnt there a bit of a price difference and ease of install? Working on a budget and limited work space and tools.
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Dunno, seems to me if you're going to go to the effort to buy a Delco distributor AND Pertronix the price difference isn't that great. I just shipped an HEI off for $57 to another member here. That included shipping.

    Not as easy to install since it won't "drop right in" without some grinding. Just asking. Not that I have anything against the Pertronix but just seems like the HEI is easier to get parts for as Lynn indicates in OT today.
     
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    oldjeep

    oldjeep Sisyphus at work

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    Remanufactured Oddfire HEI from NAPA
    Item#: NRD481693
    Price: $119.49
    Core: $11
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    I'd just do the Delco and the Pertonix if it were me
    less hassle and parts cost......



    {oh, that's what I did do after my HEI experiment failed.....}
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Pertronix is at least $75 plus a new distributor. That's less than $57?

    Maybe less hassle but not cost from where I'm sittin. Having done the HEI swap it's not that bad anyway.

    If it's beyond what Tyler's comfortable with to do the HEI then go with the Pertronix route. I was just asking.
     
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    69utjeeper

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    I have looked at the petronix as well, decided to go H.E.I, Sparky is sending my way, I have the delco distributor and if all goes well woth the H.E.I I will sell out the old distributor, the H.E.I is on its way as we speak, so let me know what you think, im sure we can work out a price, but at 75 smackers for a petronix, and a few bucks for the delco, you are at the price of that reman H.E.I that Chuck is talking about. there is some really good info here on the H.E.I, and where to grind...... a few hours and you would be off and runnin with the H.E.I..


    but let me know if you wnat the Delco that I have, it will be avaliable soon....
     
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    ZipTy

    ZipTy Member

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    I'm going to go ahead and research the HEI. I'll will get with you if I decide to go the other way.
     
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