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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 04:04 PM
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Tune Up time. "HELP"

I have a Stock lo3 1990 camaro
Its time for a tune up i noticed two terminals were corroded on the distributer cap.
What i need to know is what distributer cap, spark plugs, cables, to purchase?
Im interested in MSD but they have so many different choices that i dont know which one to get for my car.
Im also thinking of accel spark plugs but which ones?
So your help and advice would be appreciated.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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Re: Tune Up time. "HELP"

just get the MSD cap and rotor kit is like $30, i have the MSD helicore sparkplug wires those were $65 but you can get the MSD streetfires for $30 but you have to custom make those and some AC delco sparkplugs
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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Re: Tune Up time. "HELP"

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just get the MSD cap and rotor kit is like $30, i have the MSD helicore sparkplug wires those were $65 but you can get the MSD streetfires for $30 but you have to custom make those and some AC delco sparkplugs
Where can i get the MSD cap and rotor kit?

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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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Re: Tune Up time. "HELP"

you can go buy it at auto zone, orielly, or order it online at summitracing.com
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 10:59 PM
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Re: Tune Up time. "HELP"

MSD p/n #8406 should work.
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Re: Tune Up time. "HELP"

Thanks I got the MSD cap and rotor kit with accel spark plugs.
Should I go with the MSD wires or with some regular ones like bosch or ac delco?

Quick question is there an easy way to replace the passenger side spark plug closest to the fire wall?

I was looking at it today and looks like i can't get my had through there.
I will be doing the tune up this weekend.

Thanks
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Re: Tune Up time. "HELP"

try it from under the car? do you have headers? or is your car completely stock
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Re: Tune Up time. "HELP"

and i would personally go with the MSD..i think its just a matter of personal preference
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Re: Tune Up time. "HELP"

Its Stock.
Yeah thats what I was thinking.

Thanks for the help
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