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Upgrading to MSD

Old Jul 16, 2002 | 03:43 AM
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Upgrading to MSD

I am looking at upgrading to MSD ignition. Any thing helpful you can tell me? thanks
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Old Jul 16, 2002 | 04:10 AM
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What do you mean "upgrading to MSD ignition"? Are you going to direct fire? Just installing new MSD coils? Going to a 6A(L?) box? We need to know what your plans are first .

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Old Jul 16, 2002 | 09:27 AM
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Re: Upgrading to MSD

Originally posted by JALVORD_2003_68
I am looking at upgrading to MSD ignition. Any thing helpful you can tell me? thanks
MSD Install

DLIFDIS Install
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Old Jul 16, 2002 | 10:17 AM
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The stock ignition is adequate up to about 220 hp so what are you looking for?
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Old Jul 16, 2002 | 11:04 AM
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Here's the pro's and con's as discussed in this very Forum...

MSD through distributor cap

Ultimate DLIDFIS thread courtesy of V8kilr...

With all this info, you should now be able to make an informed choice...
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Old Jul 16, 2002 | 06:39 PM
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I shall rate this the shiznitle boom bang.. This has allowed me to make a very informed choice. thank you mar3, directfreak, khaine... before long those sirens may catch up to me.
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