distributor cap
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distributor cap
Hey everyone.
I usually buy Motorcraft cap and rotor button, but this morning they told me 82.00 WTF??? I cannot pay 82 dollars for that.
Need recommendations for the parts houses for good ones...
Don't really buy other brands but this time I will try it.
What kind guys???
Tim
I usually buy Motorcraft cap and rotor button, but this morning they told me 82.00 WTF??? I cannot pay 82 dollars for that.
Need recommendations for the parts houses for good ones...
Don't really buy other brands but this time I will try it.
What kind guys???
Tim
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BWD.... MSD- cap and rotor kit at autozone $32 .... duralast... accel.... mallory.... and acdelco.... i would personally go with the MSD kit or mallory but u have to get the $10 adapter for the mallory one because it bolts on
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Same here- it's a distributor cap and rotor, not a life changing event. I regularly change mine every 1.5 to 2 years so it's not a part I would require be of top quality.
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Thanks y'all... Gonna go semi low buck...
no $$$ motorcraft this time.... as bad as I hate to say that...
I'm not having any problems, just routinely change the cap, it's been in there 4-5 years, doing a good tune up, I will use the motorcraft spark plugs just like always.... got a thermostat, tranny fluid and filter, and a electric window motor for the pass door stockpiled up so far for a work on the truck day here soon.
no $$$ motorcraft this time.... as bad as I hate to say that...
I'm not having any problems, just routinely change the cap, it's been in there 4-5 years, doing a good tune up, I will use the motorcraft spark plugs just like always.... got a thermostat, tranny fluid and filter, and a electric window motor for the pass door stockpiled up so far for a work on the truck day here soon.
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I wouldn't buy the cheapo cap and rotor. It won't last as long. The MSD cap/rotor is a direct replacement and has brass contacts instead of aluminum ones. You can get one for less than 30 bucks.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-8482/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-8482/
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The Echlin brand at NAPA also has the brass contacts, price is about $30-$31 (for cap and rotor) for a 94 4.9..
They have a cheaper series 2 version but I "think" they have aluminum contacts.
They have a cheaper series 2 version but I "think" they have aluminum contacts.
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yes do check to see if you are getting the brass contacts on your cap because they will last longer... I don't go base line with the cap but the next step up and get the one with brass caps on it. Also get yourself a $3 prestone flush kit and flush your radiator when you change your fluid. Just takes a garden hose and the $3 kit!
Oh and texasguy I would have gotten that rotor but forgot to when I ordered my parts from summit. They always add $10 to any single order so it's not really worth it to get just one or two items from them...
Oh and texasguy I would have gotten that rotor but forgot to when I ordered my parts from summit. They always add $10 to any single order so it's not really worth it to get just one or two items from them...
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I'm gonna do the MSD cap next.. I got the NAPA one last time and it didn't even last 4 months and the contacts were arc-d out and corroded.. Seems like every oil change I have to go in there and clean them or I'll get a rough idle.
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