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Old Jan 30, 2024 | 06:58 PM
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Greetings Fellow C3 Enthusiasts,

I am wondering what is the best ignition points to run in my stock 69 390hrs? I don't trust napa or the other national auto parts store options. Looking for the best performing option. Not interested in changing the ignition set up. Prefer to leave it stock. Thx in advance !
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Old Jan 30, 2024 | 07:11 PM
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Never had an issue with acdelco points from napa or O'Reilly's.
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Old Jan 30, 2024 | 08:29 PM
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I’m really happy with accel
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Old Jan 31, 2024 | 08:51 AM
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The only.issue I ever had with Accel. Points is the spring tension wears the rubbing block faster meaning you need to readjust more often. Mallory probably still makes them. There are other options but that's your choice
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Old Jan 31, 2024 | 09:25 AM
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Good luck
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Old Jan 31, 2024 | 10:53 AM
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You are mistaken on your NAPA comment. Ask for CS7860 points, they are for high rpm applications.
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Old Jan 31, 2024 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by MelWff
You are mistaken on your NAPA comment. Ask for CS7860 points, they are for high rpm applications.
Even the standard CS786 will do just fine; the 7860 has a higher spring tension.
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Old Jan 31, 2024 | 01:20 PM
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I know lars likes the Napa - Eichlin brand of ignition. A thread from about 5 years ago:https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...on-points.html
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I ran the NAPA/ECHLIN CS786P for a long time without any complaints (prior to switching to pertronix, then back to points, then to MSD/HEI)
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