Engine New Winter Project. Rebuild or Buy Remanufactured 258 i6?

[Genaz]

This winter's project will be the engine: 258c/6 cylinder. Not sure if I should have this motor rebuilt or buy a re-man. Getting different opinions. Never know what you're getting with a remanufactured engine, but the other side says by the time you do the heads, crank, cam, etc your better off just getting a re-man motor. Will be changing the intake and carb when I do this. Probably M/C 2100. Opinons and recommendations appreciated!

 

[Genaz]

Hi Everyone. Starting to put new 258ci/AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l engine for the 79CJ together. I'm seeing a lot of posts about switching to an HEI distributor and eliminating the coil and ignition control module. All the ads say "one wire" direct hook up, but I'm always skeptical. Any feedback, photos, advice is much appreciated.

 

[Belizean]

I had some MSD stuff, coil and an MSD box and new MSD distributor. Took it all off and put a new DUI HEI distributor. No regrets at all. Easy install.

 

[Manic Mechanic]

I've been running a GM HEI for almost 20 years now. Not a single problem