What spark plugs, wires and cap for a stock '71 318?

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As the title says, what would you use for a virtually stock 119,000 miles '71 318? Does have an LD4B Edelbrock intake with a 1406 carb, MP electronic ignition and dual exhaust with factory exhaust manifolds.

Any/all guidance is (as always) appreciated!
 
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I would suggest a good cap and rotor from @halifaxhops. He may have wire sets as well. Otherwise, a stock set from your local parts store will work fine as well as the stock Champion plugs or whatever brand you prefer.
 
Since I have the Mopar Performance electronic ignition (kit from Mancini) would I purchase a cap and rotor for a production car that came, from the factory, with electronic ignition? If so, what was the first year for electronic ignition a factory standard (I believe '72 was the 1st year for electronic ignition for Mopar)?
 
DartGTDan said:
Since I have the Mopar Performance electronic ignition (kit from Mancini) would I purchase a cap and rotor for a production car that came, from the factory, with electronic ignition? If so, what was the first year for electronic ignition a factory standard (I believe '72 was the 1st year for electronic ignition for Mopar)?
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Yes, I think 72 or 73 was the first years. Ray (Hoppy) will know for sure.
 
Mopar Performance P4529791 if you want to stay with a tan cap. Make sure it has brass inside, and not the aluminum junk.
If you are not worried about a tan cap, Standard Blue Streak makes a very good cap and rotor.The cap comes in blue or black. Again, make sure the cap is brass, and not aluminum.
Blue Streak cap....CH-409
Blue Streak rotor...CH-303
The rotor can be used with either cap.
Summit, Jegs, EBay is where they can be had.

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I just put a set of cheap wires on my brown Duster from autozone. Opened the hood at night while running and it looks like a three ring circus. I alway had good luck with Packard wires. They don't burn and last a long time. And I have to agree with the blue streak cap
 
Accel 8320 is another decent option.
All brass, comes with cap and rotor

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DartGTDan said:
Since I have the Mopar Performance electronic ignition (kit from Mancini) would I purchase a cap and rotor for a production car that came, from the factory, with electronic ignition? If so, what was the first year for electronic ignition a factory standard (I believe '72 was the 1st year for electronic ignition for Mopar)?
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The caps for all of those interchange.
The only Chrysler cap that will be different is if you looked up one that came with dual point Prestolite (never sold on a 318, so you're safe).
It has a spring loaded carbon button to contact the rotor and it won't clip in to the Chrysler built housing.
 
72 was the first for electronic ignition. And agree with Matt all 8 cyl caps interchange except dual points which all 8 interchange also.
 
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