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msd6a box and pro billet distributor box

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Can i use the msd6a box with the pro billet distributor from like a early 302 on a 5.0 fuel injected motor. I'm still debating wether or not to go fuel injected or carb. I know if i use the carb setup then i can use the 6a box with the distributor. The 94,95 have a different part number for the distributor, but if i use the 6a controller, then can i use the other distributor.
 

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jae902 said:
Can i use the msd6a box with the pro billet distributor from like a early 302 on a 5.0 fuel injected motor. I'm still debating wether or not to go fuel injected or carb. I know if i use the carb setup then i can use the 6a box with the distributor. The 94,95 have a different part number for the distributor, but if i use the 6a controller, then can i use the other distributor.
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Im sorta confused by your post but this should answer any confusion...

The 6A box can be used on a fuel injected motor or carb'd motor, it doesnt matter. The distributor for carb'd motor can only be used for a carb'd motor. If its for an early motor (non-roller) then you cant use it on a roller motor UNLESS you change the distributor gear... The EFI distributor is a different distributor all together. It needs a TFI plug so the computer can read and adjust.

Hope that helps
Tim
 
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Well, what i wanted to do was run a carb on my 95 gt motor. Get the msd6a and the appropriate distributor for it. And then i wanted to plan on goin fuel injected later on, and wanted to know if i could use the same distributor with the fuel injected set up. I know that a fuel injected motor calls for a different distributor, that does not require the msd6a, cause it hooks up to the harness. Anyways, i guess i'm goin with the carb set up now cause i just sold my fuel injection kit on ebay.
 

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Well, what i wanted to do was run a carb on my 95 gt motor. Get the msd6a and the appropriate distributor for it. And then i wanted to plan on goin fuel injected later on, and wanted to know if i could use the same distributor with the fuel injected set up. I know that a fuel injected motor calls for a different distributor, that does not require the msd6a, cause it hooks up to the harness. Anyways, i guess i'm goin with the carb set up now cause i just sold my fuel injection kit on ebay.
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bad news...the two carbs are different, and you will have to repurchase the efi one later. You can still use the 6a for an upgraded ignition on a mass air efi setup.. Tons of fox body guys run 6a, 6al's, and btm
 
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