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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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accel cap and rotor

what do you guys think of the Accel cap and rotor? i found a great deal on one for my truck. i want to know what you guys think befor i by it.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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How much of a difference is there pricewise between Motorcraft and Accel?

I have used BWD Products with decent success.....

Personally, I'd go Motorcraft, but Accel isn't a bad option....

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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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What motor? I put msd on my i6 and didn't notice any difference until I bought msd wires.... Naturally lol
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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351 auto...92 model year... i thought it was a good deal thats why i asked
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Duct Tape Racing
What motor? I put msd on my i6 and didn't notice any difference until I bought msd wires.... Naturally lol
Fords are just like women: You search and search, find one, spend 5k on them, then they quit you.....

And MSD is like that: You cannot "piece" a ignition together and see results, you have to go big or go home...

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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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The coil and wires are going to give you a better spark , but its nice to have a good cap and rotor....
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SideWinder4.9l
Fords are just like women: You search and search, find one, spend 5k on them, then they quit you.....

And MSD is like that: You cannot "piece" a ignition together and see results, you have to go big or go home...

-Wes
Haha best thing I've heard in a while.

Couldn't agree more though, ended up gettin the coil as well.

Like you said: there like women- get the whole package or it won't be happy
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Remember my friend, Women are like computers too-You push the wrong buttons and you'll get bad words....

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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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has anyone used accel parts on there fords? ive always attributed accel with gm vehicles.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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i had the cap, rotor, sparkplugs, and wires done at the same time, all with accel, i was happy with them, lasted me about 4 years not sure how many miles i put on them but it was quite a bit. I got them at a good deal too. last month i replaced them with the msd cap and rotor and autolite sparkplugs. i couln't say there's a big difference
 
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Originally Posted by 92nite351
has anyone used accel parts on there fords? ive always attributed accel with gm vehicles.
Same.....Aside from AC Delco, Accel is the next chevy replacement brand.....As far as I have seen...

-Wes
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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It's a good choice if the price is right because they use copper lugs - that's the main thing you want in a distributor cap.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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sweet good info guys thanks
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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the 94-95 mustang cap, (brass contacts), oe rotor, ford motorcraft copper plugs, and ford motorsport wire set, this is by far the bet setup i have ever seen on these trucks with good results
 
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summit racing has a complete tune up kit for our truck with accel cap rotor plugs wires. got it for my old i6, 5.0 bronco. didnt notice any difference from stock motorcraft stuff. just the purdy yellow colors....
 
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