Set timing, hei mod
4...The last type works like points, but with an electronic switch. this includes "most" newer cars using a distributor and without points. Any of these coils are likely to be better than the older points coils, if they are from something in the 80s and later. An "E core coil" is generally easier to recognize by sight, because it is not cylindrical like the older coils. I've no idea what the local brands over there use.
The fact is you can use almost ANY coil with an HEI. I used, as an experiment, the bone stock electronic coil on my 67 Dart. This was a fairly early, WELL used coil, and it makes noticeably more spark than the Mopar ECU when using a GM 4 pin. I also made up this "emergency ignition" which I've also used to "test fire" some "junk" engines here and there. You hook up ground, battery, and plug it into a Mopar breakerless ignition.
There are basically four main types of ignitions. 1---Various "coil on plug" so thos e coils do you no good. 2...Older "points" (breaker points) also known as "Kettering" ignition. Mostly older coils although of course there were high performance coils over the years. 3...Newer cars using distributors and capacitive discharge, and generally you don't want a "made for purpose" CD system coil in this use
4...The last type works like points, but with an electronic switch. this includes "most" newer cars using a distributor and without points. Any of these coils are likely to be better than the older points coils, if they are from something in the 80s and later. An "E core coil" is generally easier to recognize by sight, because it is not cylindrical like the older coils. I've no idea what the local brands over there use.
The fact is you can use almost ANY coil with an HEI. I used, as an experiment, the bone stock electronic coil on my 67 Dart. This was a fairly early, WELL used coil, and it makes noticeably more spark than the Mopar ECU when using a GM 4 pin. I also made up this "emergency ignition" which I've also used to "test fire" some "junk" engines here and there. You hook up ground, battery, and plug it into a Mopar breakerless ignition.
