Preference/favorite brand of ignition components - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KShortell · 11-17-2004, 03:52 PM

I'm up for cap, rotor, plugs, and wires once again- on both vehicles, actually. I've just used the NAPA (Niehoff, Echlin, Belden) stuff on the Chevy in the past. I'm sold on AC plugs in everything I run, so that's set in stone. I'm not looking to mod anything, just replace stock components.

But, I thought I'd ask: what brand(s) of ignition components do you prefer and, if possible, why?

A list of possibilities:
-OEM (GM, Mopar)
-Mallory
-NAPA (Niehoff, Echlin, Belden)
-MSD (stock components)
-Prestolite
-Blue Max
-Summit
-Etcetera

BTW, I've already ruled out Accel and SplitFire...

Kevin
1986 Chevy Suburban
1998 Jeep Wrangler

Jonboy · 11-17-2004, 04:49 PM

They sell AC Delco stuff at Oreilly's. That would be my first choice. They also have a Borg Warner line of stuff with a lifetime guarantee that have heavy brass contacts, and look pretty sturdy. I would avoid the house stuff from the larger chains like the plague. Even if they hava a lifetime guarantee, I don't need the practice of changing a cap, rotor or wires.

I have used the 8.5mm MSD wires from Summit very satisfactorily as well. Very nice part.

**76sierraclassic** · 11-17-2004, 06:00 PM

I just recently changed out the distributor cap, rotor, and plug wires on my 76 with Borg Warner stuff from OReilly's and I've been happy so far. My coil was ok, so I just moved it over to the new cap and was good to go.

I've only had 1 problem with Borg Warner since I started working on my truck about a year ago, and that was with a bad Temp Sending Unit. OReilly's swapped with me with no hassle, but there was plenty of hassle in changing it twice.

Mike

SanitysBane · 11-17-2004, 06:14 PM

MSD all the way for me, and ac delco plugs

low 84 · 11-17-2004, 06:26 PM

i would just go with ac delco for stock replacement

TIMSPEED · 11-17-2004, 10:01 PM

Cap/Rotor/Coil = Hypertech Power Coil Kit
Wires = MSD 8.5mm SuperConductor's

87 STEPPER · 11-17-2004, 10:23 PM

I use A/C DELCO stuff

I also use a cap & rotor made by STANDARD and its called the Blue streak it has copper or brass inserts for better conductivity and the cap is made from a high quality resin.
http://www.bluestreak.ca/english/

Justins76 · 11-17-2004, 10:33 PM

Moroso Blue Max wires, AC spark plugs and the red Conrad dist cap and rotor from Autozone.

corn · 11-18-2004, 12:14 PM

Im a big fan of MSD. I also like Accel coils & cap/rotors. I usually use Motorcraft plugs(I know,I know

FoMoCo). My dad had a mechanic shop for years & was always a chevy guy like myself, but swore by the Motorcraft plugs. Ive always had great luck with them too, so why change now?...corn

MylilBowTie · 11-18-2004, 12:57 PM

Bluestreak is good, Borg-Warner is good ac delco is good. Most stuff like modules I get are ac delco. I use ac-delco plugs and thought about NGK plugs to try them. Ive heard of people using Bosh platinum's but I haven't.

STEVE A WILBURN · 11-18-2004, 02:21 PM

I Use Standard Cap Rotor And Wires And Like Them Real Well. I Used Ac Plugs

tx_fireman1525 · 11-18-2004, 10:01 PM

i strictly use AC plugs, and i either go with AC or B-W for the cap/rotor/wires. All my motors are stock tho.

rolson1039 · 11-18-2004, 10:23 PM

i swear by OEM ignition parts and oil filters just part of my anal personality

ocbaud · 11-18-2004, 10:27 PM

i like msd parts and ngk plugs

Mike76251 · 11-19-2004, 02:22 AM

All MSD except for the Bosch Platiniums.

plumbcut · 11-19-2004, 09:41 PM

glad you have ruled out accel because their stuff sucks! Ive had good luck with a lot of borg warner and niehoff stuff even though I dont like using it.. Never seen or used a GM cap & rotor but I bet they are nice. MSD must be good too...

pc

cochran63 · 11-20-2004, 12:43 AM

I like msd ignitions, taylor wires, and autolite plugs.

79gmcc15 · 11-20-2004, 07:32 AM

just wondering, what makes AC DELCO plugs so great?

MylilBowTie · 11-20-2004, 08:31 AM

Its what the factory uses, most ACDelco parts are pretty good parts.

http://www.acdelco.com/html/ab_main.htm and http://www.acdelco.com/html/hb_main.htm

11-17-2004, 03:52 PM	#1
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	Preference/favorite brand of ignition components I'm up for cap, rotor, plugs, and wires once again- on both vehicles, actually. I've just used the NAPA (Niehoff, Echlin, Belden) stuff on the Chevy in the past. I'm sold on AC plugs in everything I run, so that's set in stone. I'm not looking to mod anything, just replace stock components. But, I thought I'd ask: what brand(s) of ignition components do you prefer and, if possible, why? A list of possibilities: -OEM (GM, Mopar) -Mallory -NAPA (Niehoff, Echlin, Belden) -MSD (stock components) -Prestolite -Blue Max -Summit -Etcetera BTW, I've already ruled out Accel and SplitFire... Kevin 1986 Chevy Suburban 1998 Jeep Wrangler __________________ Semper Paratus

11-17-2004, 04:49 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	They sell AC Delco stuff at Oreilly's. That would be my first choice. They also have a Borg Warner line of stuff with a lifetime guarantee that have heavy brass contacts, and look pretty sturdy. I would avoid the house stuff from the larger chains like the plague. Even if they hava a lifetime guarantee, I don't need the practice of changing a cap, rotor or wires. I have used the 8.5mm MSD wires from Summit very satisfactorily as well. Very nice part. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

11-17-2004, 06:14 PM	#4
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	MSD all the way for me, and ac delco plugs __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

11-17-2004, 06:26 PM	#5
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	i would just go with ac delco for stock replacement __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

11-17-2004, 10:01 PM	#6
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Cap/Rotor/Coil = Hypertech Power Coil Kit Wires = MSD 8.5mm SuperConductor's __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

11-17-2004, 06:00 PM	#3
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	I just recently changed out the distributor cap, rotor, and plug wires on my 76 with Borg Warner stuff from OReilly's and I've been happy so far. My coil was ok, so I just moved it over to the new cap and was good to go. I've only had 1 problem with Borg Warner since I started working on my truck about a year ago, and that was with a bad Temp Sending Unit. OReilly's swapped with me with no hassle, but there was plenty of hassle in changing it twice. Mike

11-17-2004, 10:23 PM	#7
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	I use A/C DELCO stuff I also use a cap & rotor made by STANDARD and its called the Blue streak it has copper or brass inserts for better conductivity and the cap is made from a high quality resin. http://www.bluestreak.ca/english/ __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

11-17-2004, 10:33 PM	#8
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Moroso Blue Max wires, AC spark plugs and the red Conrad dist cap and rotor from Autozone. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

11-18-2004, 12:14 PM	#9
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Im a big fan of MSD. I also like Accel coils & cap/rotors. I usually use Motorcraft plugs(I know,I know FoMoCo). My dad had a mechanic shop for years & was always a chevy guy like myself, but swore by the Motorcraft plugs. Ive always had great luck with them too, so why change now?...corn

11-18-2004, 12:57 PM	#10
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Bluestreak is good, Borg-Warner is good ac delco is good. Most stuff like modules I get are ac delco. I use ac-delco plugs and thought about NGK plugs to try them. Ive heard of people using Bosh platinum's but I haven't. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

11-18-2004, 02:21 PM	#11
STEVE A WILBURN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TONEY ALA Posts: 307	I Use Standard Cap Rotor And Wires And Like Them Real Well. I Used Ac Plugs __________________ JUST HAPPY TO BE ALIVE.

11-18-2004, 10:01 PM	#12
tx_fireman1525 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Covington, TX Posts: 25	i strictly use AC plugs, and i either go with AC or B-W for the cap/rotor/wires. All my motors are stock tho. __________________ ]'76 K10 Short Step WORK IN PROGRESS '81 C10 Longbed, 250/SM465 '93 Dodge W-250 X-Cab, Cummins NV4500/NP241, D60 front, D70 rear '05 Yamaha Grizzly 660 4x4 Southern Bowties Member

11-18-2004, 10:23 PM	#13
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	i swear by OEM ignition parts and oil filters just part of my anal personality __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

11-18-2004, 10:27 PM	#14
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i like msd parts and ngk plugs

11-19-2004, 02:22 AM	#15
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	All MSD except for the Bosch Platiniums.



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11-19-2004, 09:41 PM	#16
plumbcut california fill Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny So-Cal Posts: 694	glad you have ruled out accel because their stuff sucks! Ive had good luck with a lot of borg warner and niehoff stuff even though I dont like using it.. Never seen or used a GM cap & rotor but I bet they are nice. MSD must be good too... pc

11-20-2004, 12:43 AM	#17
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	I like msd ignitions, taylor wires, and autolite plugs. __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

11-20-2004, 07:32 AM	#18
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	just wondering, what makes AC DELCO plugs so great? __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

11-20-2004, 08:31 AM	#19
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Its what the factory uses, most ACDelco parts are pretty good parts. http://www.acdelco.com/html/ab_main.htm and http://www.acdelco.com/html/hb_main.htm __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

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