MSD on 12a
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MSD on 12a
i have looked but found nothing for the 12a just 13b. but can a MSD be put on a 12a if so have it be done and how much hp does it add
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*(Seeing as you get 0% of normal HP when the car isn't started)
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There's a recent thread about "Performance" HEI ignitors and so on that asks a lot of the questions that really need to be answered prior to really "figuring out" if something like a MSD control box will add anything more... In a word, no, it's not really worth it.
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As far as adding HP, it doesn't "ADD" HP, it merely makes better use of the Hp potential the car has....meaning it will add some hp, but thats a factor of how deficient your old ignition system was - following me?
I noticed a substantial gain in top end performance as well as smoother idle and a touch of better fuel economy. Distributer caps and rotors go quick; btw!
The price on the boxes are high, so the return on investment is questionable, but I will always have CD boxs on my cars. Consider it a nice luxury item to have on your car if its driven on the street. Boost, NOS, etc. then it becomes almost mandatory if you intend to squeeze every pony out of the car.
Good luck, and the guy stating 200hp gains is probably including the turbo gains that went with it. You can expect 2-7 hp improvement over existing based on application (notice I didn't say HP gain). Mine gains were very noticable immediatly after install.......using the scientific butt-dyno.
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Jeezus, in that link you posted,
Why ditch the trailing ignition? Just to have the clean distributor cap?
I was under the impressor the Leading plugs fire at different times? That the rotors are phased offset.
Still trying to learn how the firing system works. I'd like to upgrade as soon as I relay my ignition switch.
Not sure how I want to do it yet. I have spare j-109 ignitors, and an msd 6al, and an extra blaster 2 coil. Researching routes!
Why ditch the trailing ignition? Just to have the clean distributor cap?
I was under the impressor the Leading plugs fire at different times? That the rotors are phased offset.
Still trying to learn how the firing system works. I'd like to upgrade as soon as I relay my ignition switch.
Not sure how I want to do it yet. I have spare j-109 ignitors, and an msd 6al, and an extra blaster 2 coil. Researching routes!
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MSD on 12a
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I don't come here very often anymore, but from a racers perspective the MSD does virtually nothing. We have had guys dyno before and after. We drive our cars between 6000-10000 rpm pretty much all the time. The stock 12A ignition in good condition is more reliable and works just as well, IMHO.
Now, idle, driveability, and economy that is where the MSD should give you some improvement.
Now, idle, driveability, and economy that is where the MSD should give you some improvement.
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