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Pro Form Red Cap HEI Distributor AMC 290-401 V8 Engines
$233.99
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Utilizing the durable and dependable High Energy Ignition (HEI) system pioneered by GM, these units offer calibrated advance curves that are optimized for maximum combustion efficiency and for the elimination of detonation damage. Durable onepiece design: the coil and module are mounted internally for easy one-wire hook-up. Each unit includes a high-power coil, a premium hi-dielectric red cap with brass terminals, and a low-saturation ignition module. By eliminating the stock- AMC ballast resistor, more ignition voltage results in improved spark that permits a bigger spark plug gap, resulting in more power and reduced plug fouling. Incorporates easily found High Energy Ignition (HEI) replacement parts.

Features:
  • Built-In Coil with Magnetic Trigger
  • Comes with a Red Cap and Features a Vacuum and Mechanical Advance
  • Comes with An Iron Gear
  • Made from Cast Aluminum with Natural Finish
Fitments:
  • AMC 290-401 V8 Engines
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Vehicle Make/Model
American Motors AMX 1968-1970, 1978-1979 Base
American Motors Ambassador 1960-1962 Deluxe
American Motors Ambassador 1960-1961 Super
American Motors Ambassador 1960-1962 Custom
American Motors Ambassador 1961 Custom 400
American Motors Ambassador 1962 400
American Motors Ambassador 1963-1967 990
American Motors Ambassador 1963, 1965-1967 880
American Motors Ambassador 1963 800
American Motors Ambassador 1966-1971 DPL
American Motors Ambassador 1968-1970 Base
American Motors Ambassador 1968-1972 SST
American Motors Ambassador 1971-1974 Brougham
American Motors American 1966-1968 Rogue
American Motors American 1966-1968 440
American Motors American 1966-1968 220
American Motors Classic 1965-1966 770
American Motors Classic 1965-1966 550
American Motors Classic 1965 660
American Motors Concord 1978-1979 Base
American Motors Concord 1979 DL
American Motors Concord 1979 Limited
American Motors Gremlin 1972-1976 Base
American Motors Gremlin 1976 Custom
American Motors Hornet 1970-1971, 1973-1977 Base
American Motors Hornet 1970-1972 SST
American Motors Hornet 1971 SC/360
American Motors Hornet 1971-1977 Sportabout
American Motors Hornet 1977 AMX
American Motors Javelin 1968-1974 Base
American Motors Javelin 1968-1972 SST
American Motors Javelin 1970 SST Mark Donohue
American Motors Javelin 1970 SST Trans Am
American Motors Javelin 1971-1974 AMX
American Motors Marlin 1965-1967 Base
American Motors Matador 1971-1978 Base
American Motors Matador 1974 X
American Motors Matador 1974 Brougham
American Motors Pacer 1978 Base
American Motors Pacer 1979 Limited
American Motors Pacer 1979 DL
American Motors Rambler 1969 440
American Motors Rambler 1969 Hurst SC/Rambler
American Motors Rambler 1969 Base
American Motors Rambler 1969 Rogue
American Motors Rebel 1966, 1969-1970 Base
American Motors Rebel 1967-1968 550
American Motors Rebel 1967-1968 770
American Motors Rebel 1967-1970 SST
American Motors Rebel 1970 The Machine
American Motors Rogue 1966 Base
American Motors Spirit 1979 Base
International 100 1974 Travelall
International 100 1974 Base
International 200 1974 Base
International 200 1974 Travelall
Jeep CJ5 1971-1981 Base
Jeep CJ5 1975-1981 Renegade
Jeep CJ5 1977-1980 Golden Eagle
Jeep CJ5 1980-1981 Laredo
Jeep CJ6 1971-1975 Base
Jeep CJ7 1976-1981 Renegade
Jeep CJ7 1976-1981 Base
Jeep CJ7 1977-1979 Golden Eagle
Jeep CJ7 1980-1981 Laredo
Jeep CJ7 1980 Golden Hawk
Jeep Cherokee 1974-1980 S
Jeep Cherokee 1974-1983 Base
Jeep Cherokee 1975-1983 Wide Track Chief
Jeep Cherokee 1978-1980 Wide Track
Jeep Cherokee 1979-1980 Wide Track Golden Eagle
Jeep Cherokee 1980-1983 Wide Track Laredo
Jeep Cherokee 1980 Wide Track Limited
Jeep Cherokee 1981-1982 Chief
Jeep Cherokee 1981 Laredo
Jeep Cherokee 1983 Pioneer
Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1984-1991 Base
Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1984-1985 Limited
Jeep J-100 1965-1968, 1971-1973 Base
Jeep J-2500 1965-1973 Base
Jeep J-2600 1965-1973 Base
Jeep J-2700 1965-1970 Base
Jeep J-2800 1965-1968 Base
Jeep J-3500 1965-1970 Base
Jeep J-3600 1965-1970 Base
Jeep J-3700 1965-1970 Base
Jeep J-3800 1965-1971 Base
Jeep J-4500 1970-1973 Base
Jeep J-4600 1970-1973 Base
Jeep J-4700 1970-1973 Base
Jeep J-4800 1970-1973 Base
Jeep J10 1974-1988 Base
Jeep J10 1982, 1984 Laredo
Jeep J20 1974-1988 Base
Jeep Wagoneer 1965-1968, 1972-1983 Base
Jeep Wagoneer 1973-1976 Custom
Jeep Wagoneer 1979-1983 Limited
Jeep Wagoneer 1982-1983 Brougham
Jeep Wagoneer 1983 Alpina

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