82 229...switching out the distributor

malibuguy

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Sep 29, 2003
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Planning on eventually removing all the smog bs and getting rid of the feedback carb etc.

Can I run a normal vacuum advance v8 distributor and just switch to a v6 cap?? I think I still have my proform unit from my v8 days
 

matty man

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Jun 1, 2003
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You will have to change the pick up coil inside I do believe,, easy to do,, then you can use the V-8,, I have converted V-6 to V-8`s before,,, after swapping internals,, Matty man
 

LS6 Tommy

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May 15, 2004
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I think I still have my stock 20k mile 1980 229 V6 HEI distribby. IIRC, there's no computer involved for that year. If you're interested, let me know & I'll look for it.


Tommy
 

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