HEI distributor firewall clearance issue.

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Mar 27, 2009 | 07:12 AM

68ragtop

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HEI distributor firewall clearance issue.

Hi,

I am putting a 455 into my 68 Cutlass. I was wondering if anyone has tried to put a GM HEI style distributor in this application. I am concerned it might hit the firewall. Anyone try it? John

Mar 27, 2009 | 08:02 AM

2blu442

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No problem with the firewall but some aftermarket intakes, I think the Torker is one, will have problems. I had an intake years ago that someone ground on to give the clearance needed. John

Mar 27, 2009 | 09:27 AM

Oldsguy

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There is even a little interference with a stock distributor cap that has the dwell adjustment window on my torker. I presently have a aftermarket distributor that doesn't interfere, seems to work better.

Mar 27, 2009 | 11:33 AM

68ragtop

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I am going with a edelbrock performer intake, any issues there?

Mar 28, 2009 | 12:33 PM

Olds64

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The Edelbrock Performer doesn't have any issues accomodating an HEI ignition. You might have trouble fitting the stock air cleaner housing on it though.