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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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MSD 6AL, what do i need?

i have a 350ci with a MSD distributor cap, accel HEI super coil, MSD street fire plug wires, platnium plugs. what would i need parts wise if i were to buy the 6AL? what all would i need to do to install it, i don't need an extreme break down, just a general one... thanks!
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Re: MSD 6AL, what do i need?

You just have to connect the 6AL into the dist connections; some rewiring required and run new power wires from batt to MSD unit

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http://static.summitracing.com/globa...0_frm28645.pdf

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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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Re: MSD 6AL, what do i need?

Depending on what distributer you have, just use a msd adapter harness. If the 6al ever fails you can put it back to stock in seconds and still be driving. Makes installation faster too
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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Re: MSD 6AL, what do i need?

hey thanks for the info guys, a couple more questions.... my current distributor has a vaccum advance thing on the side, not 100% what its for to tell you the truth, but if i bought a pro billet distributor part 85551 and the 6al, would that work? or do i need a distributor with a vaccum advance? any advise is welcome,
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Re: MSD 6AL, what do i need?

will i need a mad blaster 2 coil or something like that?
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Re: MSD 6AL, what do i need?

you still need to run a coil. dl the MSD 6AL install instuctions and read the section for your app. If my memory is right you have a 4 prong ignition control module... to install the msd you take the module out and hook the msd into the wires the module was hooked into. do yourself a favor and buy the msd adapter harness. where are you mounting the box?
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Re: MSD 6AL, what do i need?

Here is where i am mounting my 6al
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