Product Summary

HEI / Male Cap Type, HEI / Male Cap Terminal Style

  • High-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction - it is built to last
  • Features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze
  • High-output ignition module and powerful 65,000-volt coil mean that you'll have everything you'll need to power you high performance engine
  • Packed with design and build features, our HEI distributor offers a whole lot of bang for your buck
  • With adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances and a simple one-wire hookup, easy is an understatement
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Key Specs

MFG. Part #2896516-BLK
BrandSpeedway Motors
Cap TypeHEI / Male
Advance TypeMechanical and Vacuum
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Speedway Motors 2896516-BLK Details

Speedway Motors' Chevy L6 HEI distributor has everything you need, all under one cap. With a high-quality aluminum housing and hardened steel dual bushing construction, it is built to last. It features fully adjustable mechanical and vacuum advances, meaning precision is a breeze. It has a high-output module, high-spark 65,000-volt coil, solid brass terminals, and an easy, one-wire hookup.

  • Fits 1942-61 early Chevy inline 6 cylinder engines 216-235-261

 

 

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CARB Warning

For race/ off road use or for use on pre-1966 vehicles.

Emissions warning: this part only legal for sale or use in California for racing (competition) vehicles which may never be used, registered, or licensed for use upon a public highway, or if installed in vehicles model-year 1965 or older; motorcycles model-year 1977 or older; or off-highway recreational vehicles (such as off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles) model-year 1996 and older. Any other use renders the vehicle tampered and not legal for use on California public highways (any public street or roadway, public dirt road, public park, or publicly maintained right of way open to the use of the public for vehicular travel). Violations subject to $37,500 penalty per violation per vehicle, revocation of registration, loss of use on California public right of ways, and proof of correction for tampering. There are similar restrictions and penalties under federal law and the laws of all other states with penalties under federal law of up to approximately $45,268 per tampered vehicle and/or engine.

Speedway Motors 2896516-BLK Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #2896516-BLK
BrandSpeedway Motors
Cap TypeHEI / Male
Advance TypeMechanical and Vacuum
GENERAL
External Ignition Box RequiredNo
Cap Terminal StyleHEI / Male
Trigger StyleMagnetic
Gear MaterialSteel
Gear RotationStandard
Distributor Cap ColorBlack
Cap Diameter5.5"
Mechanical Tach DriveNo
Slip CollarNo
Housing MaterialBillet Aluminum
Housing FinishNatural
Shaft Diameter1"
Marine UseNo
Coil IncludedYes
Sold in QuantityEach
NotesDistributor gear is most compatible with cast iron hydraulic or solid flat tappet camshafts

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

12 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers appreciate the product for its practicality and value for the price, highlighting its seamless start on a first attempt and readiness for driving. However, some customers reported difficulty in installing due to necessary adjustments, suggesting slight improvements in the product's usability feature. Despite this, the overall satisfaction level is positive, indicating superior quality compared to competitors.

4.7

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Most Liked Positive Review

5.0

Awesome upgrade

Installed on my 55 Chevy 3600 235 L6. It was getting tough to start and the coil was getting hot reducing power after only a few miles driving. Instead of changing the coil and ballast resistor, I chose to go HEI. It ha been a very worthwhile upgrade!

Most Liked Negative Review

3.0

I had a hard time dropping distributor all the way in.

I had a hard time dropping the distributor all the way into oil pump I had to file down the end of dist.shaft champered end on 4 sides and slightly tap it in was not expecting to do that otherwise it's good.

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This product works great the first time I bought it again

5.0

2 months ago

Bennie

South Gate

Verified

I converted my 1953 Bel-Air from points to electronic ignition roll a difference start up faster response better

Would Recommend

Highly recommend for a Chevy 235

5.0

5 months ago

Juice

Fullerton, CA

Verified

Installed on my 1949 Chevy and I wish I would have purchased this earlier. Made a huge difference with throttle response and was really easy to install. My 49 runs better than ever. Great product.

Would Recommend

Yes, I would buy again

5.0

6 months ago

Earl

Pine Valley, Utah

Verified

It is perfect for the project I'm working on.

Would Recommend

Speedway Motors Chevy 216/235/261 Straight 6 HEI Distributor

3.0

10 months ago

Mike's Hot Rods.

Minooka, IL

Verified

Installed this distributor in a '54 235 that's in a 1938 Chevy pickup. BIG improvement in starting and running.

Would Recommend

GREAT PRODUCT

5.0

a year ago

SCOTT

MONROE, NORTH CAROLINA

Verified

It fixed two of my problems at one time.

Would Recommend

Wish I would've bought one sooner

5.0

a year ago

Smilez

Tracy, CA

Verified

The difference is night and day! Car fires right up! I wish it came with the pigtail, but it's an easy install.

Would Recommend

Very nice item

5.0

2 years ago

rolex

Nashville,In.

Verified

I have not installed this item as of today,

Would Recommend

Good Upgrade

5.0

2 years ago

Billy

Holden Beach N.C.

Verified

Distributor made a big difference in engine performance. Glad I bought it.

Would Recommend

Awesome upgrade

5.0

2 years ago

Mike

Willard, Ut.

Verified

Installed on my 55 Chevy 3600 235 L6. It was getting tough to start and the coil was getting hot reducing power after only a few miles driving. Instead of changing the coil and ballast resistor, I chose to go HEI. It ha been a very worthwhile upgrade!

Would Recommend

I would buy this product again

5.0

2 years ago

Mary joe

Ottawa Canada

Verified

Engine starts great now

Would Recommend

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Questions & Answers

4 Questions • 4 Answers

I have oil that is leaking, as the gasket provided isn't sufficient enough. Is there another seal you offer or any recommendation to prevent from leaking oil?

by Matt

• 5 months ago

1 answer

What spark plug wires and spark plugs do you recommend to use with this distributor?

by Bob

• 3 years ago

1 answer

Will the 6 cylinder HEI work for converting from points to HEI while doing a 12 volt conversion on a 1948 cheby fleetmaster?

by Mickey B

• 4 years ago

1 answer

Will this work with 6 volt system?

by Darren

• 4 years ago

1 answer

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