I need to buy a new distributor for my 289. Has anyone used the HEI unit with the built in coil. I have a curved monte carlo bar and wondered if the larger cap would fit. The other one I looked at used a external coil with a pertronx inside. Any sugestions or advice?

 

I have the HEI and heard it DOES and DOESN'T fit with the curved Monte Carlo bar. I think you can get it to fit but it will be tight and you may have to move it (the bar) forward just a bit. I have seen pictures with the HEI and a curved MC bar but I didn't actually talk to the guy who did it. I would definitely go with the HEI. I love it...nice addition to my car. Check around on the price....it varies ALOT from what I remember....and if you buy it off Ebay definitely get a shipping quote cause I got screwed a little on that.

 

Thanks for the info David. What brand are you using

 

I had the pertronix in a 73 with a 351C. I just went to a MSD Distributor and a blaster coil. I would suggest that you definitely go with a stronger Distributor if you have made any mods.

 

I am going with a Procomp Dist., coil and box. I also have the curved bar. Have not dropped the engine in yet, but will post when I do. I go my Procomp on Ebay compelte from a dealer in Fl for about $250. it included the box, coil and dist. I though it was a pretty good buy. They make a good product from what I have read.
Gary

 

I was looking at the procomp also they have one PC7002 which needs a external coil but has the smaller cap. Let me know how yours fits.

 

I just could not open my hood knowing that there is a GM cap and coil sitting in the very ft. lol

 

hutch

Valid point. I am trying to keep the engine looking like something you wouldsee in one in the sixtys. I think ill go with the small cap style and external coil. Now how do i disguise those alum heads

 

It's a pertronix that I am running.

It's funny as hell when guys ask me where I got that GM dizzy !!!!!
One guy looked at me like that was blasphemy...lol.

 

i'm having proform installed in my 289,cost me $187 from summit racing and free shipping...also you might wanna check these quys out,i don't no what brand it is though,but you can call them 1877-823-4848, there asking price buy it now on ebay $119.99...if you dicide to call do a price check and don't mention the ad on ebay they might give you a cheaper price and they ship ups, with tracking number...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SB-FO...temZ7938248932