Accel 300+ ignition
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Oak Harbor WA
Re: Accel 300+ ignition (merrick)
I've thought about using this system myself. Changed my mind after reading from others more knowledgeable then me said it isn't much good in the low RPM range. For $200 you can spend the money elsewhere to make more power. :chevy
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: INDIANA
Re: Accel 300+ ignition (merrick)
Well, I bought one to try and fix a high rpm missfire(after checking EVERYTHING ELSE), put the coil which is supplied on first, that fixed the missfire about 6000 so I haven't gotten around to installing the rest of it, but I feel its a good system and it is digital which means it uses way less current than the MSD 6.
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Pro
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From: Guyton GA
Re: Accel 300+ ignition (LT1GMC)
I don't have the misfire, but I can see the black smoke sometimes when I get in the higher RPM's. My exaust tips are well sooted-up too. That is the main reason I want the upgrade.
Instructor
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Accel 300+ ignition (merrick)
There comes a time when your plug makes more then enough spark for fuel to be properly and effieciently burned. I dont want to burst anyones bubble, but I think that the stock HEI systems prob make more then enuf spark to get the job done. Add some good platinum plugs and 8.8-9 MM wires and I dont think there is any appreciable HP diff when you add a higher power ignition over a stock HEI with the above plugs/wires. Course this may be my opinion!! I know on my 5.7 TA years ago I put in the MSD system that was the rage at the time and other then being a pain to install, it didnt do squat on the dyno or road.
Oh well what do I know anyways !!!
Good Luck with whatever you do, just keep Vettin !! :cool:
Oh well what do I know anyways !!!
Good Luck with whatever you do, just keep Vettin !! :cool:
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Oak Harbor WA
Re: Accel 300+ ignition (merrick)
The black smoke you referred to earlier is the result of a rich condition. Unless you have a custom chip, the factory settings at WOT are set to a rich condition. You may want to investigate that area first.
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From: Guyton GA
Re: Accel 300+ ignition (Goody)
I can understand the factory setting at WOT. But to have a carbon cloud is excessive(occurs mostly when engine is not up to temp). The car is stock with 16,000 miles, so there is little wear on parts. I want to upgrade the ignition to hopefully burn some of that extra gas. :)
