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May 23, 2009 | 04:56 PM

calwldlife

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St. Jude Donor '22

Ignition Module

Ignition Module 81, orig distributor.

Looks like I need a new one.
Anything new on the technology? I.E. better than Delco.

Any and all experiences and recommendations needed.

May 23, 2009 | 06:22 PM

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Ignition Module 81, orig distributor.

Looks like I need a new one.
Anything new on the technology? I.E. better than Delco.

Any and all experiences and recommendations needed.

I bought a DUI ignition module when I bought the DUI coil. Ignition module lasted about 3 years and then died on the road. Put the original module back in and its worked fine. That makes it 24 years of use. Maybe I'm living on borrowed time?

May 23, 2009 | 06:28 PM

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Thanks for the reply.

On will be on #2 in 80,000 miles.

Heat, they say is the killer.

DUI?

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...les/index.html

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May 24, 2009 | 01:28 AM

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No body has had to replace a ICM?

Should have asked in C4 I guess.

May 24, 2009 | 07:35 AM

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I'm using one from Summit, but i carry the original as a spare, it was still working.

May 24, 2009 | 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by calwldlife

Thanks for the reply.

On will be on #2 in 80,000 miles.

Heat, they say is the killer.

DUI?

............

Stick with an OEM Delco EST module. They're more electrically robust, and the technology they're made of will put up with heat better than the aftermarket stuff.

May 24, 2009 | 05:34 PM

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Stick with an OEM Delco EST module. They're more electrically robust, and the technology they're made of will put up with heat better than the aftermarket stuff.

I appreciate the reply.

May 24, 2009 | 06:08 PM

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Wells is an OEM supplier & avail. at Auto Zone.

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May 24, 2009 | 06:16 PM

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Wells is an OEM supplier & avail. at Auto Zone.

May 24, 2009 | 09:17 PM

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And make sure you install the new module with heat-sink compund under it.

May 24, 2009 | 09:25 PM

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And make sure you install the new module with heat-sink compund under it.

May 25, 2009 | 08:50 AM

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I have used a crane HEI replacement module for about 7 years with a Hypertech high output coil. The coil died on the road and hypertech replaced it free but I still worry about both. I used a GM module and Accel supercoil for 20 years prior to the change with zero issues.