Ignition systems - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bandit · 05-25-2002, 04:45 PM

What does the board think of Accel ignition systems? Do they compare to MSD at all?

69 longhorn · 05-25-2002, 05:09 PM

In my part of the world,MSD is top dog......with that said,Im runnin Accel components in my HEI(budjet,Im rebuildin an old house also!)........69longhorn.

**MikeB** · 05-25-2002, 08:35 PM

MSD is the way to go. If you have an HEI, use their coil, module, and cap. If you have points, use their 6A ignition and Blaster coil. Don't forget the plug wires. I get the MSD 8mm Heli-core universal set and cut them to fit. They even include a terminal crimp tool and great instructions. Also, their telephone support is second to none. By the way, make sure your mechanical and vacuum advance are functioning properly.

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MikeB
69 C-10 Fleetside, mild 383, Dart Iron Eagle heads, Crane Energizer 266 cam and 1.6 roller rockers, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 600cfm carb, HEI w/ MSD components, 1986 front spindles/disc brakes, Vintage Air in-dash.

Stroker · 05-25-2002, 11:52 PM

If you want to keep the original look and have a good HEI system here is another option. www.davessmallbodyheis.com/
I personally haven't used one of these, but I've been told the guy is very good.

05-25-2002, 04:45 PM	#1
Bandit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 23	Ignition systems What does the board think of Accel ignition systems? Do they compare to MSD at all?

05-25-2002, 05:09 PM	#2
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	In my part of the world,MSD is top dog......with that said,Im runnin Accel components in my HEI(budjet,Im rebuildin an old house also!)........69longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-25-2002, 08:35 PM	#3
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	MSD is the way to go. If you have an HEI, use their coil, module, and cap. If you have points, use their 6A ignition and Blaster coil. Don't forget the plug wires. I get the MSD 8mm Heli-core universal set and cut them to fit. They even include a terminal crimp tool and great instructions. Also, their telephone support is second to none. By the way, make sure your mechanical and vacuum advance are functioning properly. ------------------ MikeB 69 C-10 Fleetside, mild 383, Dart Iron Eagle heads, Crane Energizer 266 cam and 1.6 roller rockers, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 600cfm carb, HEI w/ MSD components, 1986 front spindles/disc brakes, Vintage Air in-dash. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

05-25-2002, 11:52 PM	#4
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	If you want to keep the original look and have a good HEI system here is another option. www.davessmallbodyheis.com/ I personally haven't used one of these, but I've been told the guy is very good. __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

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