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: Found the problem with my engine breaking up


Mama Mayhem
03-16-2005, 09:04 PM
In an earlier post I happened to mention that my engine was breaking up at the strip when I got close to 5000 rpms. I was told that it was the following things possibly.
A: valve springs
B: timing
C: carb
D: plug wires (my guess)
And the winner is (drum roll) D: plug wires, I changed out the Accel Super Stock (carbon core) wires for Accel Spiral Wound core wires. Winds right up now without breaking up.

Tommy
03-17-2005, 08:51 AM
Yes, Everyone should switch over to spiral core wires. Even if you run a stock igition. They are FAR superior to stock.

81ElkySS
03-17-2005, 08:55 AM
Are these Accell Spiral Core wires better than MSD 8.5MM super conductors? I Was gonna buy a set of those and the MSD HEI tune-up kit...but if these Accell's are better I might get them.

Tommy
03-17-2005, 09:23 AM
The key is spiral core. I don't think the brand would mater as much. The quality of the MSD wires seems to be alittle better, but probadly not enough difference for the cost.