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RRicko1966 reacted to fast 99's post in the thread Accel HEI Super Coil (140003) Magic or Trash with
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If you are referring to offshore parts I agree. Original GM failures are very rare. We used to pull distributors out of cars going to... -
RRicko1966 replied to the thread Accel HEI Super Coil (140003) Magic or Trash.Good that you know it, I called them after last time you and I were discussing the street fire,their tech guys couldn't tell me specs or...
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RRicko1966 reacted to bucket's post in the thread Accel HEI Super Coil (140003) Magic or Trash with Like.
The Street Fire distributor will accept the proper GM HEI parts.
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Accel HEI Super Coil (140003) Magic or Trash.A higher voltage coil only fires at a higher voltage if necessary so you can buy a 1 million volt coil it's still going to fire at 20k...
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RRicko1966 reacted to fast 99's post in the thread Accel HEI Super Coil (140003) Magic or Trash with Like.
^^^agree^^^ Stock HEI coils commonly produce 40KV and are dependable. My opinion replacing with an aftermarket "upgrade" a waste of money.
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread LED conversion.Yep front lights are wired funny on squares and you will have issues on front turn signals and markers because they won't always be...
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RRicko1966 reacted to Bextreme04's post in the thread 454 long block replacement and associated sensor issues with Like.
I don't think that truck was originally carbureted. The sensors on that engine are for a TBI truck. The one in the intake manifold...
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RRicko1966 reacted to Alaska 79 K-10's post in the thread 454 long block replacement and associated sensor issues with Like.
The key is to match the sensors to your gauges, or warning lights. Use the senders your truck calls for. It doesn't matter what the...
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RI guess I never knew any better, as I shifted my sm420 just fine in many different types conditions and scenarios, that I never knew the...
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RWith the sm420 you're using 2nd gear as 1st for 99.99% of all takeoffs. The Saginaw 4 speeds, and 3 speeds do have desirable 1st gear...
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RFor a fun driver, I personally would much rather have a trans with a 1st gear that is ideal at all times, as opposed to one gear that is...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread OEM cylinder head castings - 1977 K10.Yep, you are 100 percent right. And when I'd ask them which double humps? They'd look at me and say double humps and I say which double...
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RYes, you are 100% correct. I only made that statement in case OP would be fine with a period correct, hot rod head. Because you know...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Finally got a running 65 C10.I understand the logic of the sm420,you have a low,low 1st gear when you need it and a 3 speed for daily. So you can run less rear gear...
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RThe only problem with the 4 speed is it's basically a 3 speed with one extra gear. It needs 4.10s for rear gear so 1st doesn't slip the...
