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Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars....

Posted By: NTOLERANCE

Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 04:31 AM

I plan to run an HEI module on my mopar electronic distributor. Came up with a creative place to put it.

It will look odd, since I plan to use the solidstate regulator to run the alternator, but the strange looks will be worth it.

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Posted By: NTOLERANCE

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 04:33 AM

Second pic. If you remove all the mechanical regulator stuff, one mounting hole and one locating hole line up. I ground the other locating tab and drilled one hole. Some dielectric grease, and if warranted an aluminum plate, and its out of sight.


(hopefully this is in the right forum this time)

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Posted By: pishta

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 04:34 AM

Thats cool just make sure its grounded and has heat sink paste on the back. You could mount it under the distributor too if you have an aftermarket smooth billet style. Thats a good swap.
Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 04:37 AM

& where is the electronic reg mounted!
Posted By: NTOLERANCE

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 04:47 AM

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& where is the electronic reg mounted!




Right where the balast resistor goes. Since I wont be using it, just need to redo the harness a bit.

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Posted By: NTOLERANCE

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 04:48 AM

Quote:

Thats cool just make sure its grounded and has heat sink paste on the back. You could mount it under the distributor too if you have an aftermarket smooth billet style. Thats a good swap.



Yes, I meant heatsink compund, not dielectric. Thanks!

I know about the dist. bracket, nice piece.
Posted By: grancuda

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 05:48 AM

What's the advantage of an HEI set-up vs the mopar elec. ignition or Pertronix?
Posted By: NTOLERANCE

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 06:13 AM

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What's the advantage of an HEI set-up vs the mopar elec. ignition or Pertronix?




Good spark and simplicity

http://duster318.freeservers.com/tech/hei.html
Posted By: 340SHORTY

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 08:39 AM

it doesnt fail like the infamous ORANGE box does..

cheaper if it does fail

havnt seen the disr adapter plate lately. Is it still out there?
Posted By: abodyjoe

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 12:10 PM

a second voltage regulator?? not sure that looks right. why not gut a normal ecu and wire it to the pins and use the stock electronic style plug..

even this little bracket http://www.designed2drive.com/ would look a lot cleaner then a second regulator.
Posted By: abodyjoe

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 12:22 PM

http://www.slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=92166
Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 03:30 PM

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Yes, I meant heatsink compund, not dielectric.

I've always used dielectric compound, What's that other stuff that I should be using? brand/Part #
Posted By: Strawdawg

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 04:02 PM

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Quote:

Yes, I meant heatsink compund, not dielectric.

I've always used dielectric compound, What's that other stuff that I should be using? brand/Part #



Robert, normally the modules come with a little pack of compound, but, many people use this
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102858 and I have also used Arctic Silver compound from my pc building.

Di-electric is just silicone and does not have anything in it to assist in heat transfer as I under it.
Posted By: JohnRR

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 04:04 PM

Dielectric grease is for electrical connectors to keep them from oxidizing and keeping water out , it's not for transfering heat.
Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 11/28/11 04:07 PM

Thanks Dawg, I'll call/visit RS
Posted By: NachoRT74

Re: Hiding the HEI module, mech regulator cars.... - 12/01/11 04:59 PM

why don't you make what Don's at FBO is making with the "Brand new "Mopar" Ecu module"?. Find some old ECU, remove the inners and fit inside the HEI, module, using the stock 5 pins ECU plug
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