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HEI distributor for 258

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by High5, Mar 17, 2005.

  1. Mar 17, 2005
    High5

    High5 Member

    Urbandale, IA
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    Does anyone run the DUI??? I've heard it is the best mod to make. I'd like to know if anyone here runs one. I'm not going to go junk yarding to find an old Chevy HEI and change the gear, I'm going to buy the DUI and be done with it if it is the best.
    Any comments or thought would be appreciated
    thanks
    High5 :beer:
     
    High5, Mar 17, 2005
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  2. Mar 17, 2005
    org1970cj5

    org1970cj5 New Member

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    Best upgrade you can make on a 258. I did the junkyard thing but if I was going to do it again, I'd go with the DUI. You end up spending about the same with a junkyard unit after you buy new coils, bushing etc.
    Robert
    70 CJ5 RI
    77 CJ7 wife's project
    84 CJ7 trail rig
     
    org1970cj5, Mar 17, 2005
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  3. Mar 17, 2005
    Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

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    What do you have against junk yards? ;) I haven’t installed mine yet, but there should be others that have.
     
    Chuck, Mar 17, 2005
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  4. Mar 17, 2005
    Mugzilla

    Mugzilla Member

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    I love my DUI!

    [​IMG]

    The best part of the install was removing all of the duraspark wiring. It really cleaned up the engine compartment.

    Junkyard it? Sure, if you are adventurous. I like pretty colors (And warranties), so I went with the DUI.
     
    Mugzilla, Mar 17, 2005
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  5. Mar 17, 2005
    Chuck

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    Mugzilla, your engine compartment looks clean, nice work.

    I spent a total of $20 at the bone yard for a GM distributor and AMC 360 drive gear.
     
    Chuck, Mar 17, 2005
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  6. Mar 17, 2005
    Mugzilla

    Mugzilla Member

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    It was a long, cold winter that year, so I took my time and made it pretty. Now I am afraid to get her dirty!
     
    Mugzilla, Mar 17, 2005
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  7. Mar 18, 2005
    High5

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    I don't have anything against junk yards, but I don't have the time or knowledge of old Chevy's to know what to look for. As soon as I have the cash, I'm buying a DUI.
    Thanks guys
    High5 :beer:
     
    High5, Mar 18, 2005
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  8. Mar 18, 2005
    sternbal

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  9. Mar 21, 2005
    hudsonhawk

    hudsonhawk Well-Known Member

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    I am running a DUI. I just got back from its first real test in Moab. put over 300 miles on the CJ in the course of a week. We did everything from 60 MPH highway to extremely slow hardcore trails. The engine ran perfectly and had plenty of power.
     
    hudsonhawk, Mar 21, 2005
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  10. Mar 21, 2005
    High5

    High5 Member

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    Thanks for the input guys. That will definitely be the first thing I buy when it comes time. My Jeep is currently registered under my dad's name and sits in a garage unused. He and I built it when I was in High school. Now ten years later, I'm ready to buy it and make it a daily driven rig. There are a few issue to work out, ignition being one.
    Thanks again
    High5 :beer:
     
    High5, Mar 21, 2005
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