Cap and Rotor recommendation?
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Cap and Rotor recommendation?
I'm tuning up the car, getting ready to roll for spring and summer.
I'm planning on replacing the cap and rotor and was wondering if I should get one of those "Danger High Voltage" power cap/coil pieces from Ecklers. Or will a Delco piece be fine? I've got a ZZ4 in the car with Rapid Fire plugs and new Belden plug wires. I'm planning on having my L98 rebuilt to a 383 and putting it back in and will swap the dizzy back to that engine in the future. Any suggestions?
I'm planning on replacing the cap and rotor and was wondering if I should get one of those "Danger High Voltage" power cap/coil pieces from Ecklers. Or will a Delco piece be fine? I've got a ZZ4 in the car with Rapid Fire plugs and new Belden plug wires. I'm planning on having my L98 rebuilt to a 383 and putting it back in and will swap the dizzy back to that engine in the future. Any suggestions?
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Sorry to interrupt your post, but what does it mean to rebuild your L98 to a 383? Will the engine look the same? I assume this means more horsepower. How much more are you going to get? Sounds like a great job. Good luck.
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Whitecloud, that means lots of time and $$ going towards a project that wont reap the same investment when sold. So, if you look at it- it looks like a bad investment. 
Physically look different? Yes, I may paint it red and have different heads and a different intake on top. The main changes go inside the engine.
Rebuild involves a lot of machine work to make sure the block is sound and ready to accept the different internals. A 383 involves boring .30 over and a crank with a longer throw.
Physically look different? Yes, I may paint it red and have different heads and a different intake on top. The main changes go inside the engine.Rebuild involves a lot of machine work to make sure the block is sound and ready to accept the different internals. A 383 involves boring .30 over and a crank with a longer throw.
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Haha. I always find it funny how people refer to AC Delco as OEM, which is incorrect. For instance, if you get an AC Delco water pump, you are NOT getting OEM. For OEM, you need to get an Airtex, with regards to an L98. Having said that, it doesn't mean AC Delco can't slap their name on an OEM made part. Most of the time, AC Delco is just aftermarket. Obviously, when in doubt. I'd look at AC Delco. But I wouldn't refer to them as OEM.
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Haha. I always find it funny how people refer to AC Delco as OEM, which is incorrect. For instance, if you get an AC Delco water pump, you are NOT getting OEM. For OEM, you need to get an Airtex, with regards to an L98. Having said that, it doesn't mean AC Delco can't slap their name on an OEM made part. Most of the time, AC Delco is just aftermarket. Obviously, when in doubt. I'd look at AC Delco. But I wouldn't refer to them as OEM.
What does everyone think of a clear cap?
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Also, silicone dielectric on the boots and antisieze on the threads is a good thing. A little silicone dielectric on the bottom lip of the cap will help keep water out of the cap, too.
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I like Accel .. here is a couple I found for ya
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ACC-8131/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TAY-918131/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ACC-8131/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TAY-918131/
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Whatever you get, be sure to look at the terminals on the cap. A good cap will have copper terminals; the cheap crap has aluminum or brass terminals. Likewise on the rotor. Copper is a better conductor of electricity.
Also, silicone dielectric on the boots and antisieze on the threads is a good thing. A little silicone dielectric on the bottom lip of the cap will help keep water out of the cap, too.
Also, silicone dielectric on the boots and antisieze on the threads is a good thing. A little silicone dielectric on the bottom lip of the cap will help keep water out of the cap, too.
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The Accel models shown in those pics have copper terminals. Go with those.
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Chaos, thanks! I've actually looked at the Taylor as the price is great. I know it's crazy but I just couldn't put the ugly brown one on the car. 
What about this one?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts.aspx?sku=MRG-1263C
What about this one?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts.aspx?sku=MRG-1263C
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Chaos, thanks! I've actually looked at the Taylor as the price is great. I know it's crazy but I just couldn't put the ugly brown one on the car.
What about this one?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts.aspx?sku=MRG-1263C
What about this one?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts.aspx?sku=MRG-1263C
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Chaos, thanks! I've actually looked at the Taylor as the price is great. I know it's crazy but I just couldn't put the ugly brown one on the car.
What about this one?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts.aspx?sku=MRG-1263C
What about this one?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts.aspx?sku=MRG-1263C
Here's something I found:
http://www.montecarloss.com/communit...&Number=748749