MSD Ignition HP gains??

[low_kal]

I have an 03 gt and about to install an MSD Eletronic Ignition. Wondering if it will offer any HP gains?

 

[Maxpowers]

What is done to the car?

You will not see a gain if the rest of the car is stock, it may just run better.

 

[trinity_gt]

I agree with maxpowers. If the car is stock you won't see any additional power. If the car is supercharged or runs nitrous an ignition may allow you to run a larger plug gap which can reduce the incidence of misfire. You don't gain power per se, you simply recover what was being lost.

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

What is done to the car?

You will not see a gain if the rest of the car is stock, it may just run better.

Maybe, until the M(ay)S(uddenly)D(ie) ignition fails and the car doesn't run at all.

 

[davedyno]

MSD COPS

I have an 03 gt and about to install an MSD Eletronic Ignition. Wondering if it will offer any HP gains?

I just replaced all my COPS with MSD,due to a miss at about 5,000 rpm. Motor runs as smooth as silk now. As far as HP gains ?, I find out this spring at the track. Most everybody will recommend OEM COPS. I got my MSD's from Summit a lot cheaper.
Dave
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[Deleted member 38176]

No power gains with ignition stuff, just things like a smoother-running motor and cleaner spark.

 

[trombonedemon]

I'm thinking MSD ignition is used timing retarding when boost is applied, more for engine safety. No need unless boosted.