I have two boxes of accel 8mm wires .One box I pluged one in the cap and it did not clip on .I took them back to the parts store and told them what happend .They said sorry , we can't take them back b/c you have put one on.Anyway , I have another set that have to be made (you know put the ends on them )I wonder if these are the right wires .Anyone have a number on these accel 8 mm wires ? So i make sure not to get ripped again thanx guys , Wayne

 

I hate those accel wires. I think they are total crap. Ive been looking into the mallory pro wires for the 2.8 with carbon core for 30 bucks from PAW.

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1989 Firebird. Modded.
700r4-->t5 w/ram clutch
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Wayne, did you look inside the boot? Sometimes, inside the boot for the distributor cap end, the wire can twist. The terminal will point sideways a bit, and prevent itself from snapping onto the cap. If the terminal -is- straight (inside the boot), you might try crimping it a bit (through the outside of the boot) with -clean- pliers.

And if that fails, go back to the store, and argue. Try another store (if it was a chain like Pep Boys). See if you can get them to just switch the bad wire for a good wire. And finally, call Accel themselves and complain.


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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l)

 

Tom is right.... I used to have accel and they worked great. Each year I made new ones and got better each time.. Now I have crane fire wire 8.5MM Wires...

 

I really like my 8mm Accell wires too.

 

Thanx Guys I'll have to try that with the boots tom . Wayne

 

Wayne, let's get real. It sounds like you were sold the wrong accel part for your application. How else would you know it wouldn't fit unless you put it on the car?
I have enjoyed accel performance parts since the late 70's. The stuff is great.
I can't say that enough.
I would suggest you go back, find the STORE MANAGER and tell him your story. Still have the receipt?
I have accel parts for all 5 of my rides.
IF they made the parts for my Motorcycle, I'd use it too.

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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA