are there any advantages to changing my points distibutor to electronic distibutor h.e.i?

The only difference is that you will not have to adjust points ever! The down side is that if the module goes , or the pick up coil, you will need a tow home. Points can always be doctored to run long enought to get home.

if anything ever goes, you'd need a tow home.......

I put an HEI in my 71 lark, and lemme tell ya, that's the best thing I ever did. I get better gas mileage, not that I'm going for it or anything, but it's nicer I guess, I haven't touched points since I took it out. I got mine out of a 77 lesabre with a 350. It was simple to install too. It went right in. I immediatly put a new coil and cap on it since I didn't know when the last time that was done. The best part about it is the 1 wire hook up and the 1 wire tach hookup. it's fantastic. hope this helps out your decision.

Will a chevy hei work? Got a stock 63 buick 401 with points. I have a small block chevy hei lying around. Will it work? Or do i have to stay in the buick family.

This is somethig I have been thinking about this last week or so. I was wondering if I sould use a MSD or like after market, or what exactly (Some thing out of a newer GM was suggested), and how hard it is. Thanks for letting me but in. ;)

To Monte and Bkwyrm,
There was a topic last year about MSD doing a dedicated nailhead distributor. I am sure if you contact them they should be able to help you.
Best of luck,
Malc

Pro-billet Ready to Run (ie no seperate module needed) Nailhead distributor
PN 8524
see your msd dealer or go to msdignitions.com
Malc