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billy
Posted 2017-01-30 12:02 PM (#532682)
Subject: 392 Hemi tune up



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Hey Fellow Forward Lookers,
Where would you buy plugs, wires, distributor cap, points etc...to tune-up your car??? Are these NAPA items or what are other recommended sources? I now have the spark plug covers so i need the correct length spark plug wires...any preferred recommendations would be appreciated...
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billy
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mikes2nd
Posted 2017-01-30 12:42 PM (#532691 - in reply to #532682)
Subject: Re: 392 Hemi tune up


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There are some napa parts.

Rockauto.com but you must triple check part applicability.

honestly though just go here... save the hassle and their prices are pretty much the best

http://hothemiheads.com/
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Powerflite
Posted 2017-01-30 1:42 PM (#532699 - in reply to #532691)
Subject: Re: 392 Hemi tune up



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I would recommend that you seriously consider upgrading to electronic ignition. I don't miss messing with points and I really enjoy the hotter spark. Just makes the old car experience a lot nicer.
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wayfarer
Posted 2017-01-30 7:15 PM (#532735 - in reply to #532682)
Subject: Re: 392 Hemi tune up



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I agree with PowerFlite, unless you are doing a restoration the Mopar electronic ign is hard to beat. Unlike some of the 'specialty' ignitions the Mopar parts are available everywhere if you ever needed something.
For plug wire, I have a couple sets of 7mm available and I'll sell just the wire if you want to install your own clips. I also have a couple spools of 8mm if you want something a little fatter.
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Mopar1
Posted 2017-01-30 9:57 PM (#532749 - in reply to #532735)
Subject: Re: 392 Hemi tune up



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Actually generic cut your own length straight boot 8 MM (Accel) wires are longer than needed
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billy
Posted 2017-01-31 11:55 AM (#532784 - in reply to #532682)
Subject: Re: 392 Hemi tune up



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Thanks for the info folks.....the car is 100% stock right now, but if i did consider electronic ignition, what do you guys recommend?
billy
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Chrispy
Posted 2017-01-31 12:20 PM (#532787 - in reply to #532682)
Subject: Re: 392 Hemi tune up



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I did the mopar performance small block distributor with the hot heads extender, its worked quite well. That said there is a pertronix insert if you want to keep your original distributor or there are HEI conversions for it as well.

7mm wire will work with the original ceramic spark plug insulators. 8mm is too big.

Edited by Chrispy 2017-01-31 12:21 PM
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FINS!
Posted 2017-02-11 1:49 PM (#533760 - in reply to #532682)
Subject: RE: 392 Hemi tune up


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I will add my 2 cents. I never have any problems with points on any of my cars, including the ones with 392s so unless you are experiencing problems, see no reason to upgrade.
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57chizler
Posted 2017-02-11 4:13 PM (#533771 - in reply to #532682)
Subject: RE: 392 Hemi tune up



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Go with the Pertronix and never look back.
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1957sotos
Posted 2017-02-11 6:55 PM (#533782 - in reply to #532682)
Subject: RE: 392 Hemi tune up


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My 2 cents as well, my four cars run with their points as well. However, if there should be issues on the road, they can be
fiddled with to get them running again. Even if they're tough to access, it beats walking for replacement parts.
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Powerflite
Posted 2017-02-11 9:57 PM (#533799 - in reply to #533782)
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Yep, and if you drive the car a lot, you will be fiddling with them a lot. Whereas, with electronic ignition, you put it in and forget about it. And enjoy easy starts, a better running motor and cleaner plugs the entire time you drive the car. An electronic ignition upgrade is literally the first thing I do when I get a new project car. I ran my old cars with points for many years, but I don't miss them.
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wayfarer
Posted 2017-02-12 11:43 AM (#533834 - in reply to #532682)
Subject: Re: 392 Hemi tune up



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The problem with pertronix is parts availability. If/when it dies, you will wait days/weeks for replacement pieces.
With a Mopar unit you can get parts at virtually every parts house.
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