I have never had an HEI module fail on any of my GM cars. But, the first time I took my 68 Cuda out the chrome box died, switched to MSD 6AL no problems in 14 yrs.
A GM module is basically a small MSD without multiple spark. You can mount it on the firewall ,fender ect. Lots of wiring diagrams on the web. It will eliminate the ballast resistor. All you need is a coil, a module and a heat sinc. Less than a $100. Spare module just in case. I doing 2 for my...
He sells the hi-rev for $39 and the wiring kit also. Check it out. Or you could do the HEI conversion. HEI module a pc of aluminum for a heat sync and 4 wire connectors and still use the Accel coil.
That's when I had for the first time. Extreme sore throat and very tired. Lasted about a week. No meds, no jab, no side effects. Ibuprofen, tylenol and honey. Lots of soup.
Radios of today will not reach out 15mi maybe 5 with a good antenna unless they tuned on a bench. That doesn't include the Strykers, Galaxies, Connexs and so on. I have a Stryker 447 and have $300 in it, but I drive a truck, so I use it a good bit.
If I were you and just looking for something to communicate every so often, I would buy a Uniden Pro 520 about $80 or so it's a very good radio. I wouldn't use a cheap lighter plug because it effects the performance of the radio, hard wire it with a quick plug. A magnet mount antenna will do a...