'Cuz I think it's slimy of FBO to to repackage shelf-stock parts (HEI module available everywhere for a dime a dozen), mark 'em way up and put a shiny new price tag on 'em, and then make all kinds of BS claims about how much engineering has gone into this "new" ignition system.
Ok. Personally, I'd like to see more than hearsay that it is in fact a HEI module. Have you actually seen this, or have a trusted friend that has? Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it isn't a fancy packaged HEI module. It's just that after reading all the bull about this and that on the web over the yrs. I like to see proof.
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I don't know that I'd go quite so far as to say the HEI system was Divinely inspired by god, but it
is a hell of a good ignition system, easily the world's best stock electronic ignition system -- by a very large margin -- for specific, well documented reasons made clear in the links off
this thread. The same characteristics make it equal or better than many of the aftermarket ignition upgrades, and it's very tough to beat HEI for cost-effectiveness, reliability, and ease of repair and parts availability.
As I've said before I've been a mechanic for well over 30 yrs. and did a lot of work on the 70's rides (all brands) and I replaced a whole bunch more HEI modules than Mopar modules (or Ford modules for that matter) and it wasn't just because I worked on more Chevy's. I can't see the reliability in them. Possibly aftermarket ones are better but then your not talking a stock part anymore. As for price, they are a little cheaper, but not by much. Ease of repair! You've got to be kidding!:violent1: Good thing I was young when I worked on that stuff cause laying sprawled out over the top of a engine changing a HEI module down inside the dist. with the carb stud stuck in my gullet sure wasn't easy.
Does yer mouse button work? I've been posting
this link since 2006. The waveforms you're after are right at the top of the first post, clearly showing the much longer spark duration and higher peak voltage from HEI vs. Mopar on the same vehicle.
