When is it appropriate to upgrade an ignition?

InMyPrimeSVT · Nov 6, 2005

Hey all, just wondering when it's appropriate to upgrade my ignition. Of course, I'm thinking of getting an MSD. I will be getting a Zex wet kit in the next 18 months, so I'm just trying to plan accordingly. Should I look into this now, and if so, what parts should be upgraded?

InMyPrimeSVT · Nov 6, 2005

dstanggt50 · Nov 6, 2005

I would probably do it if you run any power adder, or have a healthy h/c/i combo.

HISSIN50 · Nov 6, 2005

Some folks say it helps with idle quality, even on stockish cars. Otherwise, the stock ignition is good for 350-400 HP NA.
But since you plan to spray, getting a box early cant hurt.

Good luck.

InMyPrimeSVT · Nov 6, 2005

What parts should I look at? Should I get a new coil? The 6A box? Distributer?

luckythirteen13 · Nov 6, 2005

id get an msd ignition even if my car was stock. i wouldnt get a distributor. just get a new cap and rotor, coil and 6a or 6al box

InMyPrimeSVT · Nov 6, 2005

Scorcher2005 · Nov 6, 2005

i just ordered a MSD digital 6 box (timing retard and 2 stage rev limiter) for about $300 and a blaster 2 coil (although it recomends an HVC coil, but i wasnt about to spend $120 compared to $30 for a coil)

InMyPrimeSVT · Nov 6, 2005

Why did you choose the blaster 2 over the 3? As well, why not the 6AL?

Curse · Nov 6, 2005

If you are going to run nitrous, the MSD Digital 6 Plus is a cool box to have. It has a timing retard you can connect to the power side of your nitrous solenoid. That way you don't have to manually pull back timing every time you are going to use the nitrous, and you can run full timing in N/A mode. Another thing to look at especially since you are going to run a wet system is an RPM activated window switch. It allows you to set what RPM you want the nitrous on and what RPM you want the nitrous off. Good luck.

InMyPrimeSVT · Nov 6, 2005

I have thought about the window switch, and will go with it...shall I buy one now made by MSD or should I get a different one when I buy the Zex kit? If MSD, which one do you think works best? Sorry for all the questions, I'm just trying to be as informed as possible.

Curse · Nov 6, 2005

InMyPrimeSVT said:
I have thought about the window switch, and will go with it...shall I buy one now made by MSD or should I get a different one when I buy the Zex kit? If MSD, which one do you think works best? Sorry for all the questions, I'm just trying to be as informed as possible.

There is no need to apologize for the questions, that is what stangnet is here for. I am running the MSD digital RPM switch. I have not use any other switches, so I can not comment about the quality and performance of other switches. I like the MSD unit because you do not need any rpm pills to carry around.

InMyPrimeSVT · Nov 6, 2005

So I'm looking at Summit Racing's site....what would you recommend as my exact setup with MSD Digital 6, blaster(which one 2 or 3?), cap, rotor, and digital RPM switch?

Curse · Nov 6, 2005

InMyPrimeSVT said:
So I'm looking at Summit Racing's site....what would you recommend as my exact setup with MSD Digital 6, blaster(which one 2 or 3?), cap, rotor, and digital RPM switch?

Summit part numbers
MSD-6520 (digital 6)
MSD-8207 (blaster SS) I am running the MSD-8253 (HVC-2 coil)
MSD-8482 or any good quality Cap and rotor set
MSD-8969 (RPM switch)

That is the exact set up I have and has not given me a problem. I recommended the blaster SS coil because the HVC-2 coil I am using is huge and requires some mods to make it fit. I have my battery in the trunk, so it was not suck a big deal for me. Good luck hopefully this will help you make your decisions.

InMyPrimeSVT · Nov 6, 2005

You're amazing, thank you....I will most likely be ordering it up tomorrow morning.

Scorcher2005 · Nov 7, 2005

well, i didnt even consider the blaster 3 or ss coils. infact, i dont even see a difference in the blaster 2 vs 3 coil. I had also forgotten bout the ss coil. It has over twice as much mA of current running through it than the blaster 2 so i called up summit and told them to cancel the blaster 2 and exchange it for the ss.

InMyPrimeSVT · Nov 7, 2005

Yeah good call. If I'm running a stock (basically) engine right now, do you think I'll notice any benefits from it?

jaymac · Nov 7, 2005

answer to original question:
When your freakin' dizzzzzzy breaks the day after you broke a water pump bolt off in your block.

Oh sorry, wait, that's just me...nevermind....

InMyPrimeSVT · Nov 7, 2005

jaymac said:
answer to original question:
When your freakin' dizzzzzzy breaks the day after you broke a water pump bolt off in your block.

Oh sorry, wait, that's just me...nevermind....

Huh?

Curse · Nov 7, 2005

InMyPrimeSVT said:
Yeah good call. If I'm running a stock (basically) engine right now, do you think I'll notice any benefits from it?

Honestly right now N/A the ignition set up would be overkill, but it will all come in handy when you use the nitrous.

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