LX301 Swap for chryslers
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LX301 Swap for chryslers
In another thread I saw a gentleman "named" Harryb mention an "lx301" solving his ignition problems and utilizing the factory chrysler distributor. This may be old news for the majority of y'all but if your interested read on.
Below is a link to hot rod mag detailing the conversion.
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/convert- ... to-gm-hei/
Seems extremely easy and cheap. I love everything mopar, but this is a neat conversion.
Below is a link to hot rod mag detailing the conversion.
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/convert- ... to-gm-hei/
Seems extremely easy and cheap. I love everything mopar, but this is a neat conversion.
1990 Marinette 32 Sedan Flybridge "Hubba" Lake Charles, LA
Twin Chrysler 318's
Twin Chrysler 318's
Re: LX301 Swap for chryslers
No reason that won't work. Note that they retain the stock magnetic trigger to signal the HEI module (which are cheap and readily available).
Jeff
Jeff
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington
Re: LX301 Swap for chryslers
That article in hot rod forum ls how I converted my ignitions. I put the heat sinks on the brackets holding the two red button breakers and wired the lx301's as shown. This conversion has eliminated multiple corrosion inducing connections and worked very well for me. I'm surprised more haven't done the same.
1987 32 f/b sedan with twin 318's Docked on florida's nature coast
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Re: LX301 Swap for chryslers
I just got my engines put back in my boat, so once everything is back to working perfectly and all bugs gone I will probably go through and do this. I really like the idea of ditching the resistor.
1990 Marinette 32 Sedan Flybridge "Hubba" Lake Charles, LA
Twin Chrysler 318's
Twin Chrysler 318's
Re: LX301 Swap for chryslers
I made a PDF so you can have this article close by.
I credited the source.
Default paper size is 11x17 but it should print to 8.5 x 11 as well.
I credited the source.
Default paper size is 11x17 but it should print to 8.5 x 11 as well.
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1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
Big 's Rule !!!
Columbiana, AL
Re: LX301 Swap for chryslers
I'm an old hot rodder and I think more spark has got to be better,but don't we need to worry about spark jumping around in the engine compartment?
Just saying.
Wayne
Just saying.
Wayne
1973 32 express fly bridge
Chattanooga
"Southern Lady"
Chattanooga
"Southern Lady"
Re: LX301 Swap for chryslers
I'm an old hot rodder and I think more spark has got to be better,but don't we need to worry about spark jumping around in the engine compartment?
Just saying.
Wayne
Just saying.
Wayne
1973 32 express fly bridge
Chattanooga
"Southern Lady"
Chattanooga
"Southern Lady"
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Re: LX301 Swap for chryslers
What would be sparking in the engine bay? We are removing a resistor and swapping a control unit. I might be missing something.
1990 Marinette 32 Sedan Flybridge "Hubba" Lake Charles, LA
Twin Chrysler 318's
Twin Chrysler 318's
Re: LX301 Swap for chryslers
I was speaking about using an aftermarket high voltage coil.
Wayne
Wayne
1973 32 express fly bridge
Chattanooga
"Southern Lady"
Chattanooga
"Southern Lady"
trigger and coil
Went to start port engine and it cranks but no fire. Discovered no spark. Replaced trigger and new coil and engine fired immediately ran for 10 seconds and fried coil. Any ideas what will cause this? Its a 1990 318 250HP
1990 Marinette 32 Sedan
Marty D
Port of Cincinnati
Marty D
Port of Cincinnati