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Originally Posted by Rollbar
Thank you, I finally got the answer I've been looking for. I have #1 but will upgrade to #2. In the mean time I will use the stock until I can get to NAPA.
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There are a couple of VERY good things to recommend the 'Stealth HEI' conversion.
(Not an 'Upgrade' since there are downsides, that makes it a conversion, not an UPGRADE, which there are NO down sides to.)
One is you can find the GM HEI modules in ANY junkyard!
You can find replacment modules in ANY discount parts store.
The modules are CHEAP and reliable (the rest of the HEI distributor isn't...).
The modules have some GLARING FLAWS, but they are cheap, plentiful, and reliable, and that recommends them over the 'Import' modules that are 'Factory Replacements'.
The MSD CDI module is an UPGRADE in every sense of the word, I've run mine for over 20 years with ZERO problems,
BUT,
They are fairly expensive, so most people will 'Do Without' while they are off for service if something happens,
AND,
You can't get one out of every junk yard, car lot, or discount place that might be open after dark on a Sunday night!
With the 'Replacment' 'Import' modules failing one right after another,
And Quality 'Replacment' modules costing $80-$100...
The $130 for a Summit CDI isn't a far stretch...
On the other hand, some people don't want to fork over the $80 to $100 for a USA made module,
And the $30 imports just KEEP failing,
For them, the $25 worth of parts that make up the 'Stealth HEI' is one heck of a deal!
The 'Survivalist' bunch like the stealth HEI deal too,
Since you can run EITHER the factory style module, or the GM style module,
No modifications the the vehicle harness, so you can switch back and forth to your hearts content!
AND,
That gives them about an UNLIMITED supply of 'Backups' when they scavenge the junkyards!