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Corvette HEI Distributor Conversion, 1962-1974

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Model 1028477 - Corvette HEI Distributor Conversion, 1962-1974 - Introduced to General Motors engines in the mid-1970s, the HEI (High Energy Ignition) distributor featured greater voltage production and more compact design than the previous point type ignition system. The attractive configuration of an HEI distributor has made the desire to convert older engines to operate on the ignition setup popular. This HEI distributor conversion for a variety of small block and big block V8 engines found on 1962-1974 Corvettes enhances the spark being sent to the combustion chambers for improved starting, fuller fuel burning and a prolonged spark plug life. An easy to install conversion for various 1962-1974 Chevrolet Corvette engines May not be compatible with high rise or aftermarket manifolds Stock distributor heat shielding must be removed (Heat shield not required for HEI ignition system)  Efficient, one-piece design incorporates 4340 hardened steel cam gear Requires HEI-type 1975-1982 Corvette spark plug wire Includes mechanical tachometer drive HEI distributor bolts in place and connects easily with 12-volt power lead

IMPORTANT: Electrical items are covered by a 30 day EXCHANGE ONLY WARRANTY. There are no returns or refunds on such items.

Introduced to General Motors engines in the mid-1970s, the HEI (High Energy Ignition) distributor featured greater voltage production and more compact design than the previous point type ignition system. The attractive configuration of an HEI distributor has made the desire to convert older engines to operate on the ignition setup popular. This HEI distributor conversion for a variety of small block and big block V8 engines found on 1962-1974 Corvettes enhances the spark being sent to the combustion chambers for improved starting, fuller fuel burning and a prolonged spark plug life.

  • An easy to install conversion for various 1962-1974 Chevrolet Corvette engines
  • May not be compatible with high rise or aftermarket manifolds
  • Stock distributor heat shielding must be removed (Heat shield not required for HEI ignition system) 
  • Efficient, one-piece design incorporates 4340 hardened steel cam gear
  • Requires HEI-type 1975-1982 Corvette spark plug wire
  • Includes mechanical tachometer drive
  • HEI distributor bolts in place and connects easily with 12-volt power lead

IMPORTANT: Electrical items are covered by a 30 day EXCHANGE ONLY WARRANTY. There are no returns or refunds on such items., This Corvette lower

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