Replacement ignition coil

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HenryJ (or anyone really),

Since there is a strong recommendation for the Niehoff Rotor and Cap, would the same thumbs up go for their coil or is there a better option for coils??? I usually am partial to sticking with one brand vs ala carte with other things, but am smart enough to realize that just because company x has a good widget that they may not make the best ??? other part.
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If I were to go buy a coil today, I would look hard at the yellow coil from Accel.
It comes recommended by Steve. I have no personal experience with the one for our trucks.
I am using the MSD, but I had one fail.

There is nothing wrong with the stock coils that a coat of hairspray will not fix. They do a good job. There is not much of a gain to be seen in this part really.

If I were to buy one today, it would probably be the Accel.

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OK thanks (esp for the quick reply)... Want to work on this next set of days off.
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HenryJ wrote: There is nothing wrong with the stock coils that a coat of hairspray will not fix.
I promise I did my homework and searched the living heck out of hairspray and distributor caps but....
What does the hair spray do?

Sorry for being two steps (or more) behind.
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brandons4door wrote:What does the hair spray do?
Creates an anti static seal. Water proofing and insulating. Old Mudbogger's trick.

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The cheaper the hair spray, the better. Don't use the wife's or Girl friend's good stuff.
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f9k9 wrote:Don't use the wife's or Girl friend's good stuff.
Good advice. Getting caught with the good stuff in the garage is hard to explain :crazy:

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HenryJ wrote:
f9k9 wrote:Don't use the wife's or Girl friend's good stuff.
Good advice. Getting caught with the good stuff in the garage is hard to explain :crazy:
To either the Wife OR the Guys!!! :evil: :evil:
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thanks for allllllllllllllll the advice.
its nice to go from :?: to :idea: