I've just installed a new ignition module in my 1988 L98 GTA. The only problem while installing the ignition module was that the plastic clip that joined the two wires coming distributor (I think the pickup coil wires) was shattered and I had no idea which wire went on which of the two posts.

If the is no plastic clip seperating the two wires, would there be arching or interference between the two wires from the pickup coil? Should I apply a little RTV silicone between the two wires to?
Because after installing the module the car misses BAD, where it never missed before. I installed a new rotor because it looked worn out, but it did nothing to solve the missing.

If anyone has recently installed an ignition module, or can remember installing one, could you please clarify which wire connects on which post? Would the wrong wire on the wrong post cause the engine to miss so badly (the motor does compensate when the engine is almost ready to stall because of the missing) I am scared that if I take the wires off and change which post they are currently on, I'll blow the module.

 

Might be time to replace your pick=up coil..easy to do...mark the location of the dist on the intake...mark wich terminal th rotor is pointing at..loosen the dist clamp...pull the dist out......donot turn the motor over after this point....at te bottom of the dist. there is a roll pin you must punch out...you may need a vise to hold the shaft..once the pin is out , the dist will come apart..easy to replace...sounds like yours is "crispy critter" New P/U $20.00

 

It won't blow the module.

Some of them have 2 different size connectors, so you can't put them on wrong. If yours is like that, leave it alone. If yours has the 2 same-size ones, try swapping them; the engine will either run better or worse, either put them back or leave them that way accordingly.