A distributor test stand is commonly used to dial-in advance curves for performance ignition systems.

The HEI distributor is an inductive-discharge-style ignition, but with the points replaced by a solid-state switching device called an electronic ignition-control module.

To ensure that the test was fair, we had to make this distributor as good as new, or better. So, before it ever saw action, the stock distributor was treated to a new rotor, cap, and module.

Four Wheeler's Verne Simons shows us how to install a Davis Unified Ignition HEI Distributor in an AMC 304 V-8.

One of the most common themes with rusEFI is people wanting to know more about ignition and what ignition hardware rusEFI can work with. The topics below are an attempt to cover as many of the common ...

Here’s the ignition module in my hand, and the heat sink. Note that this unit apparently had heat sink compound applied at the factory (unless someone did the maintenance, which I highly doubt).I’ve ...