HEI Distributor

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jk333

NAXJA Forum User

Location

WA

• Jul 12, 2007

• #1

so i looked at a co. called D.U.I. distributors and they sell GM HEI distributors for any AMC straight six from like 230 cu in to 258 cu. in. anyone ever converted a Renix 4.0 over to HEI ignition. any advantages?:us:

 

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outlander

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Columbus,Ohio

• Jul 12, 2007

• #2

The consensus is that the stock ignition system on an xj is already like a HEI...

 

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MudDawg

NAXJA Member #728

Location

Central Florida

• Jul 12, 2007

• #3

The D.U.I. is a stand alone ignition...for use if you have or have converted to carb intake....

 

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jk333

NAXJA Forum User

Location

WA

• Jul 12, 2007

• #4

ok thanks, i just was curious about HEI and wondered if it was any benefit to my Jeep:skull1:

 

5-90

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hammerspace

• Jul 12, 2007

• #5

jk333 said:

ok thanks, i just was curious about HEI and wondered if it was any benefit to my Jeep:skull1:

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For older AMC sixes - it would help. For the 4.0? Comparable. No need to upgrade.

I do know the system you're talking about - I've seen adverts and specs on the DUI system several times before...

 

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markaboo929

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Mooresville,NC

• Jul 12, 2007

• #6

I think he wants to know if it would PHYSICALLY bolt in to the 4.0 block.
Curious minds want to know.....................:spin3:

 

5-90

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Location

Hammerspace

• Jul 12, 2007

• #7

markaboo929 said:

I think he wants to know if it would PHYSICALLY bolt in to the 4.0 block.
Curious minds want to know.....................:spin3:

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It probably would. There is a lot of parts commonality among the AMC inline sixes. It just wouldn't be worth the swap - IMO.

If it were a 199/232/258 under discussion - I'd do it in a minute! On a 242, it's a lateral move at best.