I have a 69 that I plan on putting a GM350 crate engine into. The engine comes with a HEI distributor but I have been told that it will hit the firewall. Has anyone else had this problem? Any work arounds? Thanks.

Clint

 

Yes you just have to pound out the firewall some, if that dosn't bother you.

 

ya,just beat the dog sh#@ out of it.it will move.in the end you will have your clearence and it want look to terribly bad

 

If your car has points in it now you will need to bypass the resistor wire .The Camaro resistor wire is a white braded looking resistance wire in the harness. The easy way is to run a new wire from the fuse block inside, come off the "ign" terminal and run to the coil power terminal. I put h.e.i. in mid 90's, and still regret bashing in fire wall with 5 pound sledge hammer, i'm goin to fix mine and installstock looking electronic distributor. Its your choice.

 

I think I will go with a MSD distributor and box. ? will the MSD distributor fit.