GM HEI

[Ken Kelly]

andy quaas wrote:
> 
> I don't think the 292/250 lasted long enough to get an
> electronic-controlled HEI.  I read something once that stated a GM V6
> HEI (4.3?) would fit on a 258, if that's what your trying to do.  And
> i know that they were electronic advance at some point.  what if you
> got a v-8 HEI computer controlled (~1985) and install the 292
> cap/rotor?  Will this work?

No, the star wheel, and reluctor( I think that is the term)
that drives the ignition module must match the engine type.
A V-8 has eight points, a 6 only 6 points. I am not sure if
the V-6 and I-6 would use the same star wheel and reluctor.

		Ken