Thread: HEI ignition for a 283

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Got my old GMC pickup running (with a 1966 283) after a long time in storage. In a past post, it was suggested that I get an HEI ignition - and I was given this link for Summit for about $90.
Summit Racing SUM-850001R - Summit Racing® Blueprinted HEI Distributors - Suggested Parts - SummitRacing.com

Techinspector1 suggested in the other post to hook up a wire directly from the ignition switch to the HEI. Currently, the wire for the coil goes from the starter to a ballast to reduce the voltage, then to the coil. Do I remove this wire and instead hook up a wire directly from the key switch to the coil, or do I just run a wire from the starter directly to the coil and get rid of the ballast?

This will get rid of my distrib and points, right? I still keep my coil, right? Do I need anything to keep from getting static on my radio?

Thanks for the help. I'm learning a lot as I get this truck running.