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BuickGS65
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300/340 Small Cap HEI recommendations?
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January 11, 2021, 06:39:17 PM »
Does anyone out there have a recommendation for a small cap HEI/non-points conversion for the Buick 300 & 340?
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I'm looking for a plug-and-play, no-hassle, non-ignition box option where everything is contained under the distributor cap (just connect to a regular lookin coil) and it's relatively stock appearing. Any recommendations? (brand, part number, do's & don't's, etc.)
I saw this on eBay. Not sure what brand this is:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Small-Cap-BUICK-300-340-BLACK-HEI-Distributor-45K-Coil-8MM-SPARK-PLUG-WIRES/351964543161?fits=Make%3ABuick&hash=item51f2b8b8b9:g:NmsAAOSwA3dYhsFi
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Or is a points conversion kit the way to go? I had a Pertronix kit like 20 years ago and it failed after a few months. Has the quality improved?
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And will any of these conversions impact the functioning of a factory console tachometer?
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Dan
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Robert V
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Re: 300/340 Small Cap HEI recommendations?
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January 12, 2021, 03:31:56 PM »
Breakerless SE single wire ignition conversion.
I've been using for several years now. It was $169.00 total.
Check out their website. I'm not affiliated just a satisfied user.
Best Regards,
Robert
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WkillGS
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Re: 300/340 Small Cap HEI recommendations?
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January 13, 2021, 10:50:19 AM »
^^^^ that one gets recommended often. Sold by Lectric Limited:
https://www.lectriclimited.com/conversion-update-kits-and-modifications/breakerless-se-electronic-ignition-conversion-85474
The one-wire hookup is nice for a stock-looking setup.
There are other options.... Petronix, Crane, etc.
I have a Petronix in my Special, a Mallory Unilite in my blue 66 (working fine since the 1980's), and points with a Mallory box (similar to MSD) in my red 66. The points/MSD/Mallory setup uses the points as a low current switch so they last much longer.
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telriv
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Re: 300/340 Small Cap HEI recommendations?
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January 13, 2021, 06:24:45 PM »
Dan,
I have them in stock the one wire type as mentioned. Been selling them now for 15+ years with NO problems OR comebacks.
IF you buy one from me I'll include shipping in the 48 states.
Tom T.
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BuickGS65
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Re: 300/340 Small Cap HEI recommendations?
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January 22, 2021, 01:35:54 PM »
Thanks for the info! Tom - I'll be reaching out to you soon.
Dan
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