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Pro Form Red Cap HEI Distributor AMC 290-401 V8 Engines
$242.99
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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1968-1970, 1978-1979
American Motors AMX
1960-1974
American Motors Ambassador
1966-1968
American Motors American
1965-1966
American Motors Classic
1978-1979
American Motors Concord
1972-1976
American Motors Gremlin
1970-1977
American Motors Hornet
1968-1974
American Motors Javelin
1965-1967
American Motors Marlin
1971-1978
American Motors Matador
1978-1979
American Motors Pacer
1969
American Motors Rambler
1966-1970
American Motors Rebel
1966
American Motors Rogue
1979
American Motors Spirit
1974
International 100
1974
International 200
1971-1981
Jeep CJ5
1971-1975
Jeep CJ6
1976-1981
Jeep CJ7
1974-1983
Jeep Cherokee
1984-1991
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
1965-1968, 1971-1973
Jeep J-100
1965-1973
Jeep J-2500
1965-1973
Jeep J-2600
1965-1970
Jeep J-2700
1965-1968
Jeep J-2800
1965-1970
Jeep J-3500
1965-1970
Jeep J-3600
1965-1970
Jeep J-3700
1965-1971
Jeep J-3800
1970-1973
Jeep J-4500
1970-1973
Jeep J-4600
1970-1973
Jeep J-4700
1970-1973
Jeep J-4800
1974-1988
Jeep J10
1974-1988
Jeep J20
1965-1968, 1972-1983
Jeep Wagoneer

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