Ignition questions for the HCI crowd

'94ChickStang

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• Apr 25, 2008

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After months of having serious bucking issues ect, I finally figured out my ignition (MSD 6AL, which is pretty new) took a dump.

The car feels MUCH better driving (besides not bucking and stalling) with the stock ignition hooked up, I'm sure the coil and dizzy helps. My question is how much will I lose if I don't buy another 6AL and stick with the stock ignition? My new dyno guy who seems really good thinks there's no need to go buy another one...anyone have any comparitive results? Please see my signature

thanks in advance!
Ryon & Naomi

 

Grn92LX

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• Apr 25, 2008

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Your guy is right, theres no need for another. I'm running a stock ignition on my 11:1 347 with no problems.

 

'94ChickStang

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Barring any other opinions, that's great news! I'm just pissed I ever bought the damn thing in the first place...

 

Stanger007

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I also agree with Grn92LX. The spark boxes start coming in handy for nitrous or forced induction where there is a lot of cylinder turbulence, but even there the stock ignition can still hold its own as long as it has been maintained.

I run 14# of boost without a spark box up to a little over 6,000rpm and do not have a problem.

Wes

 

final5-0

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#5

• Apr 25, 2008

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I agree with the other folks

For NA ... if your OEM stuff is in good working order .............

An aftermarket ignition is not gonna give you a gain that you can notice

It is one of those mods that sure don't hurt
but
Don't give much gain for the buck spent

Grady

 

hollywoodstang

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• Apr 26, 2008

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Send the MSD box back to the MSD. they will fix it. it doens't cost much either. why not use it if you have it??? just be sure to install it IN THE CAR! not under the hood.

 

'94ChickStang

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• Apr 29, 2008

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hollywoodstang said:

Send the MSD box back to the MSD. they will fix it. it doens't cost much either. why not use it if you have it??? just be sure to install it IN THE CAR! not under the hood.

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I may end up doing that, and I will do it in the car if so next time...but I may just cut my losses and sell the thing if I get it fixed.

Thanks all

 

earleys94gt

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• Apr 29, 2008

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MSD = Might Suddenly Die

Stock ignition is fine for an N/A car.