MSD Ignition HP gains??

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low_kal

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

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Maxpowers said:

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.

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

 

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MSD COPS

low_kal said:

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

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

 

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