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polkaudio
07-20-2006, 10:26 AM
Will a large cap HEI distributor fit without modifying the firewall? This is the type with an integral coil in it? Or is the small cap required? http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif
adh383
07-20-2006, 10:58 AM
the hei will work--- will need engine slid forward enough to get it in there. I went with a msd ready to run dist.
ZR1BLAZER
07-20-2006, 11:05 AM
i was using a small cap MSD pro billet. with an Accel 300+ box. but i sold all that and went with a Hypertech HEI distributor. (big cap) i have a 327 in the far back position. no mods were made. i have to put the distributor in 1st the the rotor and cap. NOTE: rotor must come off to put dist. in place. but once its on it fits fine. about an inch or more clearance on the firewall side.

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ZZ4Blazer
07-20-2006, 12:27 PM
In a 2nd gen, the very center, top of the firewall extends out.



Comparing it to a 1st gen truck, where the firewalls very flat.



You can still fit the large cap HEI in there. I have my mounts set up, so all I have to do its pull the cap off, and I can pull the distributor out without having to pull the motor forward.



I got a small cap MSD pro billet distributor over the winter, and I still have to pull the cap off to get it in and out.
redneckgames
07-20-2006, 05:00 PM
My motor is slid all the way back to where there is barely any room between the firewall and the big hei. I can get the cap off easily, but the problem I recently encountered is the fact that I cant pull the distributor without pulling the motor forward or pulling the intake.



Make sure it will come out where it sets. 1/8th back isnt going to make that much difference weight wise.
racer1182
07-20-2006, 05:10 PM
I am running the hei and all I have to do is remove the cap to get it out. My motor is as afr forward as it will go though



Greg
rayL
07-20-2006, 05:17 PM
oh i have about 4 or 5 inches behind my distributor.. http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif. My motor is moved WAY forward. pic (http://s10v8.com/members/rayl/unhood3.jpg)



that yellow writing is on the bellhousing. I can remove all the top bolts from under the hood. http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif
phil33875
07-20-2006, 07:23 PM
i have the msd pro billet w/ whe motor all the way back
ZR1BLAZER
07-20-2006, 11:22 PM
On 2006-07-20 17:27, ZZ4Blazer wrote:

In a 2nd gen, the very center, top of the firewall extends out.



Comparing it to a 1st gen truck, where the firewalls very flat.



i never even noticed that he had a 2nd gen. but i guess it can still be done.
ZZ4Blazer
07-21-2006, 03:01 AM
On 2006-07-21 04:22, ZR1BLAZER wrote:

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On 2006-07-20 17:27, ZZ4Blazer wrote:

In a 2nd gen, the very center, top of the firewall extends out.



Comparing it to a 1st gen truck, where the firewalls very flat.

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i never even noticed that he had a 2nd gen. but i guess it can still be done.





Me neither...till I went to drop the motor in, and I was bout 8\" short from getting the motor back enough. Same when I went to put my air cleaner on....hit the firewall.



Im using the JTR mounts, and using the #210 eletric fans, my motors far enough back that my rads in the stock location. And like I said I can still get mine out by just removing the cap.
1FastBlack1
07-24-2006, 11:12 AM
Originally ran an Accel HEI with motor all the way back and it cleared fine. One boot was against the firewall but it managed.



Now i have a MSD pro billet with small cap.
coleman
07-30-2006, 04:06 PM
No you con use a large cap and it will not get in the way of the firewall.

On 2006-07-20 15:26, polkaudio wrote:

Will a large cap HEI distributor fit without modifying the firewall? This is the type with an integral coil in it? Or is the small cap required? http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif

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