jacobs versus souped up HEI

[thomas g. warner]

What is included in the kit and how much is it. How does it compare to one
of the souped up HEI distributers that several list?

>I went ahead and ordered the Jacobs Ignition kit as well for my 403. I'll
>be interested in any issues that might pop up.
>

>>What is the stock horsepower for the 455? Sorry for this dumb question, but
>>can't find it in any of my pile of printed literature, books, downloads, etc.
>>Got Jacobs stuff today. Might try to get it in this weekend. Larry Nelson,
>>Springfield, MO, PB 75
>>
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Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach

 

[richard waters]

Speaking of mileage. What is your gas mileage? I'm a new owner of a '76 Palm
Beach and don't drive that fast, but only seem to get about 7 MPH. Is that
normal?
Richard Waters, Troy, MI

> My kit was $492 with an extra rotor which I asked for, and including a 6.455%
> discount they are offering.
>
> To whoever posted the favorable comments, where did you install your energy
> pack. They recommend between the grille and radiator. (Needs to be "coolest,
> and driest spot where wind will blow over it. Away from heat, and where it
> would be submerged in water...." There is quite a warning about injury due to
> coming into contact with the primary coil wires as "violent shock will occur!"
> All looks good with great instructions. Thje reason I was looking for the HP
> of the 455 (found it in the Parts Book, thanks, was to look at the guaranteed
> HP increase (about 11 HP) and mileage (about 1.3 mpg minimum for me). Don't
> know how they can ascertain the HP increase, but I have kept good records of
> mileage. Larry Nelson, PB 75, Springfield, MO

 

[thomas g. warner]

No Emery. there are several manufacturers making souped up distributers for
the
olds engines, selling in example Summitt auto parts. A good remanufactured
distributer that is recurved for the GMC coach, new bushings, hot coil etc
is around $180. They are so hot that they will burn out regular wires.
Most use 8Mm silicon wires with them. Dick Paterson sells them at
http://www.webgate.net/~gmc/. He not only has a GMC motorhome but sells
engines trannys and the Springfield ignitions. I saw one of his souped up
distributers at a GMC rally and they were very nice.

I would like to know if any one has compared them?

>

>
>of the souped up HEI distributers that several list? >>
>
>I guess I missed this one. What is the "souped up" HEI distributor? My 77
>has a stock HEI. Has someone modified it?
>
>Emery Stora
>77 Kingsley
>Santa Fe, NM
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach