• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

MSD Ignition Testing

  • Thread starter Thread starter dcurtis
  • Start date Start date Jul 2, 2007

dcurtis

10 Year Member
Jan 19, 2006
688
7
39
Jul 2, 2007
#1
  • Jul 2, 2007
  • #1
I have had an MSD Ignition lying around the house for about a year or so, it actually came out of my 82 silverado, I'm not sure if it was a 6a or a 6al, but any ways is there any way to test it to see if it still works? If so I may install it in my 91GT since I have the dizzy and coil already.
Thanks for any help, and if it does work will it be hard to wire it in?
 

HISSIN50

"How long does it take to get help in here?
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
31,179
33
129
Jul 3, 2007
#2
  • Jul 3, 2007
  • #2
FWIW, the stock ignition is good for near 400 NA HP. Sometimes we can kick ourselves for installing something that doesnt really help but can break and leave us doing diagnostics on the side of the road.

I'd just bench test it (hook it up as it's supposed to be - dont cut wires or anything - just rig it together enough to see if it allows the engine to run in your garage. If not, no need to go on or cut wires/buy an adapter harness.

Good luck.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

R
Engine Ignition issue test light question
  • Rick1992
  • May 29, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
18
Views
540
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 30, 2025
Rick1992
R
Engine Contour fan CFM
  • Mustang5L5
  • Apr 6, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
13
Views
351
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 22, 2026
qikgts
S
Preparation for Holley Terminator X install – Foxbody 306 (electrical fan, alternator, MSD Ignition, etc)
  • So_Flo
  • Mar 1, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
22
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 4, 2026
General karthief
D
Engine 85 GT Backfires through Carb
  • DienstXIV
  • Oct 3, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
19
Views
572
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Oct 7, 2025
85GTStangGuy
J
5.0 ignition wiring help
  • Jetscat7
  • Nov 25, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
3
Views
169
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Nov 25, 2025
Noobz347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?