Step-by-Step Guide to Doing an HEI Ignition Conversion on a Mopar  

I appreciate how you take the complex and breakout down for us simple folks. Thank You!

You knocked that one out the park. I have been thinking about moving my HEI ignition module out of the HEI distributor, now I know how to do it. I have built my own engine test stand, and I am going to remote mount stock and MSD HI power module outside. Great job, I be (have) subscribing fo0r more tips.

Finaly got to this video. Wonderfully informative. Your presentation on this was on point hoss. The visual display and model on table is just spot on!

Good video nice and easy to follow your directions. Thank you.

I converted my 74 D200 about 7, 8 years ago. It works very well. I have noticed when starting if it doesn't start immediately, it has to be spun up longer and when you release the key it starts. I can actually run the battery down cranking if I don't release the key at the right time. The only difference in your setup and mine will be a relay I added to give it full 12V when cranking. When the key is released the 12V is switched to the same wire it runs on. This setup worked fine when I first put it on. I have changed the relay a few times without any changes in results. I made a wrecker out of this truck about 30 years ago and put a rebuilt short block in it about the same time. And struggled with wiring opportunities (as most mopar stuff had back then) until I made this conversation. I've pretty much rewired it any put in aftermarket fuse panel, volt meter (got rid of the amp gauge in the dash that had melted terminals as most have) and almost eliminated the bulkhead plug at the steering column where it goes through the firewall. I've changed the wires back and forth going to the distributor with little to no change (or so it seems). Am I missing something? Could try he relay being in place cause such? I felt it would be better to ensure 12V from the battery than a switch. I used relays on my lights as the headlight switchs in these old trucks has connection opportunities too. I can whole heartily agree it is a positive change to make. I've always liked Chrysler products from back in the day, but they had some wiring opportunities. Thanks for any advice.

Best explanation I've seen on RU-vid. I really appreciate it. I was sure to subscribe to your channel.

Smooth and easy video. Appreciate your time and effort.

Thanks for sharing this helpful video! Great detail and the drawing helps a lot! I'm going to do this on my '70 Roadrunner this week. 👍

Very good video ,even a way to at least test a four pin ignition module to see if it at least is doing something.Very nice and simple setup.Had to draw down your diagram in my book.Even thought my car uses the 5-pin module, fifth pin for advancing and retarding timing on engine timing .Not the later 5-pin one that acts as a knock sensor function.

Thanks for the easy to follow description. I'm going to be doing this soon on my 73 W 200 truck. Hope you can make a video on how to bypass the amp meter inside the vehicle?

I have a 46 year old motor hope and all the ignition parts still work fine.

Thank you Sir!

Question? If you go to super coil do you need to upgrade to different wires to accept all that new information?

Questions.. 1.Connect another wire to the G side to the Battery positive on the ignition coil? For it to act as a pull up resistor? 2. When im grounding out the w terminal i'm taking another wire and to the body? 3. Would any ignition module work? Or do I have to get a certain year?

Great Video Thanks I have a 1984 dodge d150 with a 318 and I replaced the box and still wont start so I'm going to do the conversion, what is the cheapest coil I can get away with some of them are 75 dollars that's just ridiculous. You were connecting the old stock coil will it work ok or should I buy a different one. which one is reliable and cheap??

What do you do about the ballist resister on the firewall with the four wires.

With this setup can I convert from TBI to carburetor on my 1989 Dodge Dakota Shelby?

Great video! Thanks!

Works with points?

And this still uses everything in the mopar distributor? Like the points? I don’t know shit about shit

I did this set up but no spark at all with power from a running battery even. I think the new distributor is bad that I just ordered.