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HEI distributor clearance on 69 Camaro
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nedhed
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| Joined: 06/08
Posted: 11/04/08
03:32 PM
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I recently added a 69 Camaro convertible 396 4-speed to my garage, and it has an old ACCEL 30100 dual points distributor and Mallory Voltmaster II coil. I have a spare complete HEI distributor, but I'm concerned about firewall clearance. I've read a number of threads which say it will or won't clear, but I was wondering if anyone out there has definitive information on this subject. Thanks
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55Guy
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| Joined: 08/07
Posted: 11/05/08
07:07 AM
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The coil-in-cap HEI systems do have some clearance problems in the earlier cars.
Best advice I could give, find a standard single-point big block distributor, then get a kit from Pertronix to eliminate the points. You get high-energy, HEI reliability, and the look of a stock distributor.
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nedhed
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Posted: 11/05/08
02:13 PM
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Thanks for the info. From looking at it, it doesn't look like its going to work. For the cost of a Pertronix, I might just get a modern distributor from MSD or ACCEL and pay a little more.
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SERRIA110
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Posted: 12/24/08
02:51 PM
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Jaker110 here i own a 69 ss camaro and had clearence problems with a HEI distributor , i recently replaced my worn out sb 350 with a new 350 block bored out 30 thousands , keth black pistons comp flat tappit cam not too ratical roller rocker and dart iron heads
i replaced my ignition system with a
MSD 8474 distributor and a MSD 6200 ignition box with a MSD-8207 blaster ss coil , still a little tight but much beter 
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