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Please ... help w/ upgrades

Posted: 8/21/08 9:24am Message 1 of 6
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visalia, CA - USA
Joined: 10/27/2006
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition

Hi guys .... Got a '68 big block, 4spd... motor and drive train r fresh.  the car is not original and has sum mods. but still has stock ignition.  Question is..... what   upgrade to the ignition, if any, have you tried or recommend and what did it entail?  Also,  am going to an altenator with internal reg.  what did that require ?   Was also going to replace engine wiring harness at same time.  Lectric Limited, or someone else better?   Please guys ,  I need your info.! Confused  Thanks !




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Please ... help w/ upgrades

Posted: 8/21/08 10:01am Message 2 of 6
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Mounds View, MN - USA
Joined: 5/24/2007
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
The original points type ignition will make as much power as any aftermarket system, up to 500 HP or more.  But electronic units will usually give you better starting and better idle quality.  We carry a GM HEI distributor with tach drive. 

There are diagrams available on the web that show the simple modification to your wiring for an internal alternator.  It basically involves removing several wires, and doubling one back on itself.

Almost every wiring harness you can buy from catalogs is made by Lectric Limited.  They are correct and fit.

Larry



Please ... help w/ upgrades

Posted: 8/22/08 10:19am Message 3 of 6
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DUNEDIN, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
i kept the  original distribitor but upgraded it with a Pertronix module to eliminate the points. also added the Pertronix II coil. you will need to eliminate the ballast resistor, and runyour constant 12volt wire from the fuse box to the coil. great upgrade for me .no problems and i`m running High performance. good luck with the build.


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Posted: 8/23/08 7:17am Message 4 of 6
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visalia, CA - USA
Joined: 10/27/2006
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition
thanks guys ...... i'll start there


Please ... help w/ upgrades

Posted: 8/23/08 10:10am Message 5 of 6
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Manteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
Good to hear from you again Dan. Don't think we didn't miss ya. Did you add a new vette to the stable ?


Please ... help w/ upgrades

Posted: 8/23/08 1:46pm Message 6 of 6
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visalia, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition
Hey Jimmy!  yes I did.  I'll get pics up soon,  K !


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