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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 08:38 AM
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From: Travis AFB, CA
Car: 05 Nissan Xterra
Engine: 4.0L DOHC
Transmission: 5 Speed Auto w/ OD
What do I need?

What do I need to wire in my ignition system. I haven't yet got it. I have an HEI distributor? What else doI need? A control box or what?
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 09:04 AM
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Nothing.

All that a non-computerized HEI needs to run is a 12V feed. Of course, if you want your tach to work, you'd need to plug that in too.
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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From: Travis AFB, CA
Car: 05 Nissan Xterra
Engine: 4.0L DOHC
Transmission: 5 Speed Auto w/ OD
So I don't HAVE to have a control box, or module. All I need is the distributor, and coil?
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Old Mar 6, 2003 | 06:25 PM
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A module is great if you need increased spark strength below 6000 rpm. If you are gona run above that a control box would be needed. If you're engine isn't high powered you don't need either.
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Old Mar 6, 2003 | 08:44 PM
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yeah you have to have a control module, it's inside the distributor
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Old Mar 6, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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From: Travis AFB, CA
Car: 05 Nissan Xterra
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So pretty much, all I need is the distributor and everything inside it, right? Is that all? Thanks!
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