Re: [FWDLK] 1956 277 v8 electronic ignition conversion

[Nathan Nuttall <nnuttall@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

This is what I recommend. The 318-340-360 LA electronic distributor will bolt right in a 277 with no modifications. Plug in a GM HEI module w/grounded heatsink and high performance coil, regap the plugs to .05", chuck the ballast resistor and you're good to go. Hide the HEI module on an extension off the trans or under the firewall so that you don't get flack from Mopar fanatics. That is what I did. It works great and is cheap.

Good luck.
Nathan Nuttall
56 Savoy
68 Barracuda
63 Nova Wagon
56 Chevy Suburban


-----Original Message-----
From: boy [mailto:boy@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 3:14 PM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] 1956 277 v8 electronic ignition conversion


hello all, i've been out of the loop for a couple of months due to me
canceling hosting for a domain, but i'm back on the list now.

i still have my 1956 Plymouth Belvedere four door hardtop, black and yellow
in color. i would like to switch it to an electronic ignition, and i
researched this a few years ago and cannot locate my notes. go figure.

i know pertronix makes them, but not for my year/engine.
and the mopar kit appears to be for muscle cars.

anyone know of an option for the 277 v8?

thanks.


 ...glenn.