I am thinking about replacing the iginition module in the distributor. It has been in there for 10 years now and i know stuff does not last forever. Just did a motor swap and used the same distributor.

OK, should I go with a new delco part, Accel, MSD...etc? Which one is the best and why?

 

i had an accel in my car, then when replacing the pickup coil i decided to put a new ac delco in,,, cant tell the difference, id go with ac delco

 

but how are the delco for high RPM use? like 6500-7000 rpms.

 

www.performancedidtributors.com

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1990 Trans Am GTA,Black/Black Leather,350,auto 3.23,Dual Cats,SLP Package,SLP Torque Converter/Shift Kit,Fastchip,GSC's,
G-tech 0-60 5.1 1/4mile 13.6@104
Previous Thirdgen
1986 Camaro IROC-Z

 

im sure an aftermarket one will help out more in the higher rpms, but how often are you driving 6500-7000 rpm?

 

actually....every weekend. The car is for street and strip. If I put 2000 miles a year on that is a lot.

 

I put an accel module and a hypertech coil in my 89 RS when it had the 305TBi in it. I gained about 500 more useable RPM thru all the gears. However the Accel module fried, actually burned a hole thru the top of the module! Perhaps not enough dielectric grease under the module...

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Rob P
89RSconvtZZ4TPI
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1 5/8" Headers
Semi-Siamesed Runners
MSD6AL/relocated MAT/ AdjFPR/IROC frnt@rear swaybar/wonderbar/steeringbox/alum drvshaft/ Alston SFC/3:23posi disc rear/MAC LCA/H.Adams Panhard Rod/KYB struts/ shocks/
92Z28convt5spd
71Impala convt 402BB
BETTER DRIVING THRU SUPERIOR HORSEPOWER!

 

any other comments? Please people.

 

My Accel module failed after not even a year of street driving.
I know have an AC Delco, no problems.


I heard MSD makes a good one though.

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86 Camaro Sport
383 Speed-O-Motive Crate Engine, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge G2's, 58mm Accel TB, 3.73 Auburn Pro, SLP Cold Air Induction and Headers, Dynomax Cat-back, Serpentine Belt Setup, Dual IROC Fans, Jamex springs, 16" IROC Rims, 36mm/24mm Sway Bars, Global West Steering Brace. Hotchkis Rear LCA's,Panhard Bar and SFC's.
My Camaro Project

 

Get one with the best warranty! NAPA sells two, a standard and better, both with a one year warranty. One's $25, the other $35.

 

GMHTP tested the Accel module and found an average gain of 4hp and 4lb-ft across the powerband. July 2000 page 66

 

Fastbird,

I have the Accel module and have had no problems. I could not notice a difference, but 4 hp is hard to feel sop. I saved the Delco unit just in case.

Barry Izold
89 T/A, GTA
Modified 350/T-5

 

My Accel module lasted all of 3 months. I know it was installed properly. The Autozone replacement has been going for 3 years now. I really can't tell the difference.

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Bob '89 Ram Air Formula 350
Last(lost)Member of the Elusive Great Lakes Crew
My car's homepage

 

I was thinking of going with an Accel module myself since I'm running with an Accel super coil. Is there anyone out there not having trouble with Accel modules?