Are the off the shelf distributor cap, wires, and rotors available at AutoZone, Pep Boys, Napa,etc. all basically the same and just fine for everyday use? I don't have a trailer queen, but I enjoy daily cruises. So I need the right parts that work, not necessarily stamped and colored perfectly like the factory.
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1966 GT coupe, A code 289, 4 speed.
Pertronix makes some nice stock looking wires. The NAPA echlin caps and rotors are quality parts with brass contacts. Whatever you get look for the brass contacts.
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Mild 302
T-5
Global West arms
TCP Strut Rods
Wilwood Ft. Discs
235/45/17 ft
275/40/17 rear
Always a work in progress
Are the off the shelf distributor cap, wires, and rotors available at AutoZone, Pep Boys, Napa,etc. all basically the same and just fine for everyday use? I don't have a trailer queen, but I enjoy daily cruises. So I need the right parts that work, not necessarily stamped and colored perfectly like the factory.
I prefer the NAPA variety with the brass terminals.
about 10 yrs ago bought a set of Bosch wires from AZ and they were real nice for $35 set
I since went with the Flame thrower retro set. didnt notice any diff in perf.
accell makes a decent cap if yuo dont mind brown as well as MSD of you dont mind red.
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1970 Mach 1 San Jose built Dec 23 1969. Marti says 1 of 7. Purchased in 1987. Original family owner of the powertrain 351C 2v FMX.
1993 GT 11,000 miles, Built 2-12-93 Auto, 3:27 Axle, cloth, sunroof. Untouched except for rubber and battery, Purchased new 8-3-93. still has the factory windshield fluid and new car smell.
I didn't know NAPA had the brass contacts also, I normally order in the BWD (BorgWarner) Select brand of cap/rotor/points when needed. THey all have brass contacts to for longer life and better spark than the cheap tin ones on Wells and other brands. My local O'Reilly's gets them in same day/next day at no charge from their warehouse.
Jon
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-Jon-
1967 Coupe 333ci CandyApple Red w/red int., AOD, 9" 3.50:1, Front PDB
'09 Warriors In Pink V6 w/glass roof - wife's Stang
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Cap, wires, and rotor recommendations
