Thinking about purchasing a new coil and wires by Accel. I've gotten some mixed opinions in talking with a few friends.

What's your all's take? It'll be installed on a 92 Firebird.

Thanks..

-Chris

 

I don't have good things to say about Accel's plugs... the brass terminal on their U-grooves kept unscrewing on me, no matter how hard I'd go back and tighten it down. I even put the plugs in a vise and cranked the terminals on with a pair of pliers- they still loosened! When this would happen, I'd get a misfire... that first diagnosis took forever, after that, when I got a misfire, I'd check the plugs. The electrodes would always be loose. I checked some "new-in-the-box" plugs at Pep Boys, they were the same way.

Accel cap & rotor- I replace my cap & rotor yearly, and noticed the set always gets gunked up inside with carbon tracking. I don't know if that's a normal "years-worth" of wear, or not, but I'm running a genuine Ac/Delco cap & rotor- we'll see how bad this one looks after a year.

Accel coil- I ran the Accel remote computerized HEI coil for 3 years, no problems. I bought an MSD coil when I bought my MSD box.

Accel wires- My dad's had a set of Accel SuperStock wires on his truck since mid-2000, he's had no problems. Other guys like 'em too... you'll probably find your best price at http://www.naparts.com .


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You are having that problem too?????????????????????????? wow thought i was the only one!!! back to good 'ol faithful AC Delco Rapidfires for me(still don't know why i strayed away from them)

I have personally have the MSD 8.5 superconductor wires...i love em...custom fit...no cutting no BS...nice heavy thick boots...i also got some fiberglass boots too cause i have headers...no need to fry the wires

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I have the accel super stock wires, and have had no problems. custom fit even.

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late model 91 rs
fully loaded t-tops, red leather
paint- gm red and yellow blend (light red)
custom painted 16" Camaro rims
305 tbi 14"x3" O.E, computer chip, accel super stock plug wires
Edelbrock 3" cat-back
MTX sub and amp, Bose all around
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I had the same problem with my Accel plugs, the tips were loose as he!! when I changed them.

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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
FLOWMASTER, NO CAT
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
160* Stat
2:73 GEARS
Rebuilt 700R4, with manual valve body
B&M Megashifter, 5" Autometer Tach w/shift lite
Soon to be installed
3:73 Richmond Gears and 3" Hooker Aero Chamber
Corvette Servo & .500 boost valve
15.61@ 95.2mph G-Teched, 1-2 shift slippage, and just replaced a burnt plug wire
"There is nothing more addicting than speed"

 

i'd recomend hypertech coil with rapidfires and maybe some 300+ race wires. just my choices.