I came across this engine on Craigs list a little while ago and the distributor caught my eye. It's an HEI from some application, I don't know what. Can anyone identify it? I don’t think this is the Arrington Engines conversion. It's on the drivers side.







Any ideas? I like the concept of a dual quad Hemi with no computer.

Greg

Finally got an answer from the gent that put this together:

"HI I am the builder of the HEI conversion, thanks to GREG55 66 for the heads up to this site! I have built and run quite a few of these conversions without any problems, I do use a MSD HEI coil and have found no noticeable diffrence from single plug wires to the 1 to 2 split wires, the hemi does have it's limits though! 6000+ rpm without an upgraded dampner pulley is not recomended, I have been selling the complete engines with this conversion and now with all the response I have recieved I may sell a conversion kit, for more pics and info check out hubgarage.com under Woody's garage. thanks for the intrest and always glad to help.

1. I had no idea there were diffrent timing covers for the cars or trucks, I get them from mopar as (5.7 timing cover)
2. when I do these there will be no need to send me any parts for mod, all new mopar
3.yes all parts will come in the conversion kit, aluminum timing cover, timing set, cam gear, distributor, msd coil, belt, sensor plugs, flex plate for use with 727, (single or dual quad intake and wires as required)
4. most of the conversions I have done have been single carb and they haul [Edited by Moparts - Keep it clean]! I have not run the dual quads because I sold my test ride the Woody1 dodge H1 before I got to use the dual quad manifolds
5. yes I have run the comp cams with great results, when ever I use an upgraged cam and higher rpm I recomend an aftermarket damper pulley ALWAYS! I have seen many factory engines with stock dampers, big cams and large holes in the side of the block! almost always the crank timing ring lets go taking a rod with it,
6. I am putting together package pricing and will let you know soon.
I hope that helps talk soon

Woody"


Greg

Closer

Greg

Sure is weird seeing a small block with a distributor on the front, AND on the right hand side



Cool deal though!

Ok, I fixed it


Now....What can we do about that alternator.......

Few more.

Greg

I like the concept.

Greg

I don't like that big ole HEI cap on there.

Looks fine to me so far. I'd really like to see the distributor drive setup before judging one way or the other though.

Can you ask Woody to join up and put a post up somewhere with prices? I think I'm not the only one who wants to see the business end of it.

Hi Greg. Can I ask how you are terminating both wires into the termianl ? Looks pretty trick. I have a customer looking to do the dual wires per each distributor lead. We have some pretty trick 5.7/6.1 boots. Here are some pics. I like what you are doing.. Out of the box thinking. Thanks for joining Moparts, welcome.

Bump....

C'mon now, out with the info.
Alot of guys want to buy a setup like that.
Details man! Details!

6.1 hemi also?

Spill it......?>

I forwarded the link to Woody, the gent that does this. I'm hoping he'll get on.

Greg

is this set up the one from arrington engines ?

Nope, that's a Woody special.
Drop him a line for details:

rkwprobuilt "at" yahoo.com

Greg

Its not too big of a deal....just have to know what gear to bolt onto the end of the cam to drive the distributor.

Any hints?

It looks pretty similar to an RB distributor gear, but wider.

Do we need to chop the gear off an old RB cam?

I wonder how much that kit costs...

Nobody has heard what this kit cost yet have they?