Resurrecting this thread.I read all 118 posts.Here is my story..
I like to try different things and learn from them. Recently I wanted to do the GM HEI set up. Why ? because I wanted to see for myself.
My test subject is a 318 LA in a 63 Belvedere. This all started when my Accel 8140 coil crapped out a few weeks ago.
Was still running the stock 1970 points distributor. I have done MSD, Pertronix, And good 'ol Ma Mopar electronic conversions,
So what the heck, go for the HEI.I watched several You Tube videos and found one well known poster that recommended using the Flame Thrower .32 coil.
Had to buy a new coil anyway so I bought 2. The FT .32 ohm and a cheap .7 as a backup.
As you have stated above the .32 ohm is NOT the proper one. Hard to start, when running pops and struggles to stay running and stalled allot.
I was using Summit's brand of HEI Module and noticed my tach was not working either. Oh boy.....
So reading all of the above posts I swapped out the FT coil for the .7 ohm no name brand coil.
Hit the key,fried right up (today it is 108 degrees in the desert. Yea !) ran it for awhile,idled nice, tach works, and revved well up to a static 4,000 rpm.
This week I hope to get it out and on the road for a test drive.
We will see if I made a huge mistake trying something new or if I should have stuck with Ma Mopar's equipment.
In closing, I have always been one to "Dare to be different" with the what the heck additude and give it a shot.
Thanks for your time guys !
