What MSD Ignition should I use????

87mustang4001 · Dec 1, 2010

I have an 89 lx. I just put a motor in it this summer (f303, ported gt40 heads, 65mm throttlebody, ported explorer intake) I don’t plan on upping the power at all. I’m wondering what would be the best msd ignition box to use? Can I just add the box? Or do I need to change out the distributor as well? Im sorry in advance for the stupid question?

1bad67sbf · Dec 1, 2010

i THINK alot of people run an msd box on a stock dizzy but what are you looking for from it? rev limiter? on my 67's motor i used the mallory uni lite dizzy because its a ready to run setup all self contained.

jrichker · Dec 1, 2010

Two things:
1.) The stock ignition is good to 400 HP without NO2 or pressurized induction.
2.) MSD stands for May Suddenly Die. I see more problems with MSD here on Stangnet than any other product.

Buy something else if you have money burning a hole in you pocket.

vasili90GT95sho · Dec 1, 2010

i have used MSD stuff for a pretty long time no problems so far

90lxcoupe · Dec 2, 2010

Use the 6al2, digital box, programable, and priced well. I used a digital 6 on my car and i definitly noticed a big difference when i drove it, it really woke the car up. this motor made 390 to the tires.

Its not gonna hurt you to put one on but there are other things you could spend the money on that would be more worthwile then the MSD

bgoins · Dec 2, 2010

For such a mild N/A combination, I would just make sure I had new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and an aftermarket coil. I don't think you'll gain anything with an ignition box.

cenok is family · Dec 2, 2010

jrichker said:
Two things:
1.) The stock ignition is good to 400 HP without NO2 or pressurized induction.
2.) MSD stands for May Suddenly Die. I see more problems with MSD here on Stangnet than any other product.

Buy something else if you have money burning a hole in you pocket.

+1

i have had nothing but issues with MSD, as well as my cousin's and uncle. search MSD on the boards here, you'll find nothing but horror stories.

i'd go for something more beneficial than an ignition box anyway.

PureAdrenaline · Dec 2, 2010

bgoins said:
For such a mild N/A combination, I would just make sure I had new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and an aftermarket coil. I don't think you'll gain anything with an ignition box.

X2 it's what I did to my wifes 93 gt and it's been great ever since.

joz89lx · Dec 5, 2010

Yeah dude use your money on something worth while

tannerc91gt · Dec 5, 2010

the best box you can get is the one you use to fedex the MSD box back to summit.
get a crane etc, unless youd like a pretty, useless red box a few years down the road.

jrichker · Dec 5, 2010

tannerc91gt said:
the best box you can get is the one you use to fedex the MSD box back to summit.
get a crane etc, unless youd like a pretty, useless red box a few years down the road.

I like that! I have had my laugh for today.

fiveohwblow · Dec 5, 2010

Ive been running it for years now with no problems. At one point in time I thought it was my problem but it wasnt...

That being said, do you guys think it might be a matter of quantity sold as to why there are more horror stories present? I mean, everyone has manufacturing errors and the more sold, the more error stories...

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