Ignition upgrade fun

wonderl33t · March 5, 2003

I am wanting to upgrade my ignition somewhat. I know I should get new wires and spark plugs. Should I also get an aftermarket distributor cap? Anything else? Also what are the best brands of wires, spark plugs, etc. Thanks

trep · March 16, 2003

go for a platinum type plug, splitfire or autolite

wires should have very low resistance with a copper or nickle alloy coil center. standard carbon wires are trash.

grab a distrubutor cap and rotor with brass fittings.

HvyChevyZ71 · March 17, 2003

you cannot go wrong with msd's ignition components, i run taylor 8mm wires and bosch platinum +4 plugs with a MSD 6A and MSD blaster coil

TheScaryGuy · March 18, 2003

If its a stocker, stick with stock components. I ran plat +4's for a bit, couple of the prongs burnt away. I can justify a msd coil if you get the whole distributor. Otherwise, performance parts on a stock motor does not a race motor one make....... stick to AC-Delco.

TarheelZ · March 18, 2003

I am wanting to upgrade my ignition somewhat. I know I should get new wires and spark plugs. Should I also get an aftermarket distributor cap? Anything else? Also what are the best brands of wires, spark plugs, etc. Thanks

??? Your profile says you have a '01 truck which doesn't have a distributor, right?

QIKSILVR · March 18, 2003

The new engines don't have a distributor. Check out Magnecore, they have a direct fit wire replacement for these new engines. They're web page is full of useful info.

wonderl33t · March 18, 2003

Thanks! Might I add that my engine is completely stock aside from my K&N FIPK, the only other mod I plan is a Hypertech programmer. Still just stick with the stock parts?