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Location: Cornelius Oregon
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Msd ignition question?
How much of a noticible difference have you seen going from the stock HEI to a full on MSD Igintion? Can you run your HEI with an MSD Ignition and is there a noticible difference in that configuration? Im thinking about going full on MSD on the 67 ShortWide I am getting ready to restore and wondering if its worth the money?
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin Tx
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Re: Msd ignition question?
On a well tuned stock engine you will "feel" little to no difference, on a high performance engine is a major change. Start retard, rev limiter, longer and stronger spark through out the stroke is almost a must in a high performance engine. But either way most quailty ingition boxes are less than $300.00, I feel its a good investment no matter what your putting it on. Some of the newer programable ones are pricey but for the person who plans on upgrading their engine in the future they are still good investments.
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Re: Msd ignition question?
You can run an HEI with an MDS "box" if that's what you are asking.
I can also tell you this: If you get shocked by a pro billet MSD dizzy and a 6AL, it will make your brain tingle a little bit. No kidding! |
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Re: Msd ignition question?
something else to complicate things and brake down at the worst possible time/// that;s why the swapmeets have them all over the place
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Re: Msd ignition question?
X-2 Just pull the coil wire off and turn the key on, that will tell you enough!
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Re: Msd ignition question?
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JRBECK64 Thanks for the info. |
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Re: Msd ignition question?
From Corn town huh? I grew up in hillsboro. Man has that place changed.
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Re: Msd ignition question?
I went from a HEI to a full MSD setup, only difference I saw was that I didnt foul the plugs nearly as often...
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Re: Msd ignition question?
If you have a hei in good operating condition, no differeance.
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Re: Msd ignition question?
I think that's why you trust MDS. I have NEVER had a problem with a single part from them and they really are not that complicated. I love the soft touch rev control. I'm not good at looking down at my tach when I'm going sideways.
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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Re: Msd ignition question?
a stock hei setup will start crapping out at about 4500 rpms going with the msd it is no longer a problem also smoother idle and easier starting. With a stock low hp motor you will not even really notice a difference.
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Location: Lafayette, LA
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Re: Msd ignition question?
When I had HEI I had to keep a spare module in the truck at all times because I would burn them out every couple of months. I went with MSD box only and started having problems with the coils in the distributer. So I finally got the distributer and didn't notice a big power increase but it definitely idled better. But the best part is I have not had any more issues with my ignition.
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Re: Msd ignition question?
Been runnin' MSD stuff since the 80's... best stuff out there for ignition parts... period.
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