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Aug 15, 2005 | 12:30 PM

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Hypertech vs MSD coil, cap and rotor kits

I am replacing the ignition on my 89. What do you recommend?

Aug 15, 2005 | 12:32 PM

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Neither, the Delco part is quite adequate for an L98.

Aug 15, 2005 | 12:40 PM

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Neither, the Delco part is quite adequate for an L98.

Unless you are highly modified, OEM is quite adequate.

Aug 15, 2005 | 03:06 PM

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I am guessing that the cheap @$$ advanced autopart brand? would not be the best choice?

Aug 15, 2005 | 03:55 PM

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Whatever they have is probably the Delco part, take it out of the box and check. Its not that expensive.

Aug 15, 2005 | 05:29 PM

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Unless you are running a forced induction setup, the stock ignition should be adequate for most needs. I would recommend some upgraded wires however.

Oct 17, 2005 | 02:51 AM

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So you suggest OEM plugs, coil, cap, and rotor but aftermarket wires? How come? What brand?

thanks

Use Delco. I installed all MSD cap, rotor, coil, wires and AC plugs. 0 power difference, wasted $$
I wouldn't use the autozone stuff, though unless you really had to.

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Oct 17, 2005 | 03:16 AM

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The question is durability, not necessarily performance. Do you think the MSD would hold up better than AC/Delco?

Honestly I would trust Delco to outlast about any aftermarket stuff.
although I did install an autozone cts sensor today-shhh.

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Oct 17, 2005 | 04:02 AM

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I've run the HyperTech setup in my IROC for over 8yrs and had to replace one cap because pins pulled out.

I would bet the AC Delco in the Vette was original; I've had the HyperTech setup in it now for over 5yrs with no troubles.

Since my L98 now pulls well to the 5,800rpm shift point I run the HyperTech with TPIS wires (fit stock looms) and cut back AC Delco plugs gapped to .047".