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What year did HEI stop? Are the 89-92s external coil?

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Old Dec 6, 2000 | 06:33 PM
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What year did HEI stop? Are the 89-92s external coil?

Just wondering this.

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Old Dec 6, 2000 | 09:43 PM
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I know 89-90 are definitely the external coil--not sure about the changeover tho.My 86(tpi) had the hei in it.
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Old Dec 6, 2000 | 11:06 PM
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I think 87 was actually the first year for an external coil.
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Old Dec 6, 2000 | 11:11 PM
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87? The reason Im asking is because IM having a hard time finding spark plug wires.

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Old Dec 6, 2000 | 11:28 PM
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87 was first year for remote coil hei in f-body. Shouldnt have a problem getting wires. If you have in cap and get remote wires you will just have the coil wire left over.

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Old Dec 7, 2000 | 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by theformula:
87? The reason Im asking is because IM having a hard time finding spark plug wires.


be a little more informative. i have almost the exact same setup as u so maybe i can help! i'm having a hard time understanding not being able 2 find wires? also did u replace the stock coil? and all distib. after 86 i belive r hei (high energy ignition) just some have the external coil and some inside the cap but all r until 93 don't know after that. let me know!



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SPECIALTRANS 2500STALL,54MM-AS&M TB-PORTPLENT,LARGETUBRUN,
UNDER PULLEYS K&NCOLD AIR KIT,160THERMO,ELDB HEADERS W/3 1/2 Y PIPE 2 RINO CAT 2 4INCH PIPE 2 FLOW,
MSDDIST,6AL,8MMWIRES.
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PST KIT.1LE BRAKE KIT! MANY MORE MODS FORESEEN IN MY ERA!13.38ET @ 109.75MPH
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Old Dec 7, 2000 | 09:14 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I should of been more specific. I was having a hard time finding MSD wires for my setup. Also they had to be long enough to reach around headers.

I finally found a set. Holley 9mm laser shots.

Getting an MSD coil for christmas.

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Mods: SLP headers,SLP catback,SLP air foil,ported plenum,K&N, Crane AFPR (47psi),MSD6AL, MSD wires, AC DELCO cap/rotor/plugs, Bosch O2sensor, 3:73s,JET fan switch, Macewen white face gauges, Intellitronix Digital Gauges
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Old Dec 7, 2000 | 09:17 PM
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ONEFORMULAOVERALL, those are pretty good times.

I'm going to be seeing high 13s with my setup now. That is my goal. 13s on a stock motor. Stock cam, heads, manifold,TB,dist.
Whered you hit your 13.3 at?

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Mods: SLP headers,SLP catback,SLP air foil,ported plenum,K&N, Crane AFPR (47psi),MSD6AL, MSD wires, AC DELCO cap/rotor/plugs, Bosch O2sensor, 3:73s,JET fan switch, Macewen white face gauges, Intellitronix Digital Gauges
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Old Dec 9, 2000 | 02:34 PM
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Thunder Valley, NOBEL,OK

But a day ago i found out that i have the L98 alum. heads with a slight pocket port. stock cam,crank.
Thanks 4 the comp.

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