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Old May 20, 2002 | 01:58 PM
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installing an MSD ignition box

for one, i want to know if it is worth installing. then can anyone give me a place where i can find out how to install it? or5 at least give me a hint? all is have is the MSD box and magnacor wires, will i have to replace/upgrade anything else?
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Old May 20, 2002 | 03:25 PM
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It's worth getting. Check out RETed's site:
http://fc3s-pro.com/TECH/HOWTO/CDI/cdi.html
You shouldn't need anything else.
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Old May 20, 2002 | 03:25 PM
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It would help if you tell us what kinda car you got...


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Old May 20, 2002 | 09:05 PM
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sorry bout that, i have an 87 turbo II. i think that the only ignition upgrade so far are magnacore plug wires. is there any other info that you would need?
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Old May 20, 2002 | 09:56 PM
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It would help if you tell us what kinda car you got...


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It was in his profile, but he should still tell us anyway.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 04:53 PM
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Exactly where are these wires in the engine compartment? i can tell the colors of the wires coming from the MSD box, but i cannot find the other wires. this may be because they are painted black. the previous owner spray painted the engine bay walls and coated most of the wires at the same time. also, the wires coming from the msd box are spliced down to wiring harnesses, are there matching harnesses somewhere in the engine compartment? or would they have to be installed as well?
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Old May 21, 2002 | 06:08 PM
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Exactly where are these wires in the engine compartment? i can tell the colors of the wires coming from the MSD box, but i cannot find the other wires. this may be because they are painted black. the previous owner spray painted the engine bay walls and coated most of the wires at the same time. also, the wires coming from the msd box are spliced down to wiring harnesses, are there matching harnesses somewhere in the engine compartment? or would they have to be installed as well?
If you're going to put one on the leading coil pull off the little black cover and you'll see the positive and negative wires with ring terminals screwed onto the coil.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 07:22 PM
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Would a 6A be worth putting on a TII? I have one on my FB and it didn't make too much of a difference, but it does only have about 140 at the flywheel max. If it'd help my TII, I'll put the first gen back stock
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Old May 21, 2002 | 07:40 PM
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Would a 6A be worth putting on a TII? I have one on my FB and it didn't make too much of a difference, but it does only have about 140 at the flywheel max. If it'd help my TII, I'll put the first gen back stock
I think that it helps. I noticed a bit of a difference.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 07:41 PM
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I think that it helps. I noticed a bit of a difference.
I suppose I'll try it this weekend then.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 07:56 PM
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I suppose I'll try it this weekend then.
I want to add 2 on the trailing, but 3 times $150 is more than 1 times $150.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 11:02 PM
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will i need a seperate masd box for the trailing system as well as the leading? not really knowledgable on the subject yet
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Old May 21, 2002 | 11:07 PM
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You'd need two more for the trailing, as it uses two seperate coils.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 11:15 PM
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is MSD the best ignition upgrade to make then? surely there is a more effective way to upgrade. somethign that doesn't require 3 big red boxes
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Old May 22, 2002 | 09:33 AM
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is MSD the best ignition upgrade to make then? surely there is a more effective way to upgrade. somethign that doesn't require 3 big red boxes
You could try the HKS twin power ignition box. It's small and does both leading and trailing, but it's expensive, about $450.
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Old May 22, 2002 | 09:34 AM
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Ignition solutions has a 3-channel solution.

One box for 3 coils.

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Old May 22, 2002 | 12:18 PM
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where can i find info on either the HKS system or the ignition solutions system?
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Old May 22, 2002 | 12:25 PM
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Originally posted by RiceRocket
where can i find info on either the HKS system or the ignition solutions system?
http://www.ignitionsolutions.com
http://www.hksusa.com
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Old May 22, 2002 | 09:34 PM
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if anyones interested i got an igniton solutions 3-channel amp for $275
its brand new never been installed..15 min install, no joke
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Old May 22, 2002 | 10:36 PM
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I mentioned the Ignition Solution since I saw your ad, Poweraxel.

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Old May 28, 2002 | 02:59 PM
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I think that it helps. I noticed a bit of a difference.
It cured my breakup problem when its above 75*F ambient. So I guess it was worth something
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Old May 28, 2002 | 03:02 PM
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It cured my breakup problem when its above 75*F ambient. So I guess it was worth something
I told you so.
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