Ignition Parts Advice
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Ignition Parts Advice
My 85 w/the 4+3 trans is fuel fouling plugs lately,so I need to replace some ignition parts for more spark.
Besides a good set of wires,anyone know of a 1-step hotter plug that works well and also,what ignition parts should I buy.Just want to make sure I don't overlook anything.
I'm not very familiar with these older vettes.
Thanks
NS3
Besides a good set of wires,anyone know of a 1-step hotter plug that works well and also,what ignition parts should I buy.Just want to make sure I don't overlook anything.
I'm not very familiar with these older vettes.
Thanks
NS3
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Echlin makes top quality replacement ignition parts and has for decades. Available at NAPA stores.
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
Echlin makes top quality replacement ignition parts and has for decades. Available at NAPA stores.
The ignition in the l-98 works well. It does not need much to run strong. Brass terminal cap and good condition stock stuff is all thats needed in most cases.
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From: Cincinnati Oh
However, if you have a more radical cam with some lope at idle, I've found that the CD/multispark ignition systems like MSD can smooth it out a little and overcome variations in tuning...
but since that's not you - stick with the OEM stuff and find out what the problem really is.
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From: backwoods upstate ny
about 5% chance its an igntion problem. most likely injectors leaking,maybe fuel pressure regulator diaphram hardened due to gas supplier additives or owner added contaminants..
get or make a pressure gauge...you can use any 100 psi gage with hose and clamps (unscrew the schrader valve) or drop $40 on a gage that just threads right on...pressure should be 40+ psi running to prove regulator control, drop very slowly after shutdown if no injectors are leaking.
NEVER leave the gage on the engine when not testing...gage or adaptor leaks may be hazardous to your health
get or make a pressure gauge...you can use any 100 psi gage with hose and clamps (unscrew the schrader valve) or drop $40 on a gage that just threads right on...pressure should be 40+ psi running to prove regulator control, drop very slowly after shutdown if no injectors are leaking.
NEVER leave the gage on the engine when not testing...gage or adaptor leaks may be hazardous to your health
