Re: Modern distributor for '38 Su8

Posted by PackardV8 On 2011/12/13 9:58:10

i would avoid the e-ignition or HEI. Stay with the points. Points vs e-ignition is somewhat controversial. I just wouldn't make any more changes than necessary to get the chevy distributor installed. 6v positive ground has been known to play havoc with some (if not most or all) e-ignition set ups. Engines with 8:1 compression ratio or less will realize NO benefit from e-ignition other than freedom from points maintenance. But points maintenance/disgnostics is a relatively simple, cheap, fast and easy effort anyway so no real positive gain for that matter.

I'm interested in an HEI for my 56 Packard V8. BUT only because it is 10:1 compression AND 12v negative earth. Otherwise i would not ever consider it all. Only reason i am considering it is for some attempt at better gas mileage which i'm not sure will be significant anyway.