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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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question about MSD 6aL

MSD 6AL ignition box with a wiring harness) to hook up directly to a dual connector coil...

i have a chance to buy it... $140 US shipped o.b.o

this a good deal? will it directly hook up in my car or do i need something else.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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I'm assuming this is like an eBay or thirdgen classified thing? Once you add exchange, shipping and brokerage it would come to about $230-$240CAD. For $299CAD so can get a brand new one, full warranty so to speak. I'd rather have the new one.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 06:45 PM
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easy, you dont need an MSD box. you need some real mods before you need one of those. you will just be wasting your money, which could be better spent on something useful, like headers and exhaust.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 07:30 PM
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ok then :P

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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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I agree just purchase a new one that way you know what you have.

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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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I agree with darbleinad. There's no reason whatsever you need a performance ignition box right now. Get som nice ceramic coated headers for that price almost and pickup some actual HP from the mod.

EDIT: well I guess yer still short $100-150 for some good ceramic coated headers but I think coated flowtechs might be right in this price range and they're alright.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 08:39 PM
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Originally posted by darbleinad
easy, you dont need an MSD box. you need some real mods before you need one of those. you will just be wasting your money, which could be better spent on something useful, like headers and exhaust.
Don't listen listen to him.. BUY ONE IT WILL GIVE YOU ATLEAST 15hp...


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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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Originally posted by STIFFLER
Don't listen listen to him.. BUY ONE IT WILL GIVE YOU ATLEAST 15hp...


Even more than 15 if you paint it yellow.


I seriously hope that was a joke.
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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 01:22 PM
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I am told ......
all they are good for is makeing HP above the 5000 rpm mark. I don't know personally . Also , someone mentioned to me ...if you are useing No2 as well ..... this is a good thing to have
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 03:34 AM
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I am gunna get one, need anything that might posibly help me pass emissions And if it gives me a wooping 2.1 HP then thats 2.1 HP more to beat D's with Oh and did i mention that I cant aford one? Any donations? Sorry, I am tired, my humors bad
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 11:07 AM
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I just bought an MSD 6A for my car......haven't installed it yet....but....I was running out of things to buy...as far as bolt on performance goes....I'm not looking to pop wheelies or anything....and I know the MSD boxes do not produce power or anything...I just thought maybe it would idle just a little smoother....plus...I like the look of'em....hah
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 01:01 PM
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I have fitted the MSD 6a box to a 1977 T/A with a 400ci and my 1986 SC Camaro with a lowly LG4 305. On both occasions the idle speed increased about 150 rpm and smoooooothed out considerably!
Just my experiences.
Andy.
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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The 6AL box is a good investment either way Easy. Whether you buy it now, or after some other mods. It does help with power past the 5000RPM range as D said, but where it really helps is from idle to 3000RPM. In this range it produces multiple sparks(MSD-->Multiple Spark Discharge) helping your efficiency, therefore aiding in bottom end power, and increasing throttle response. If you buy it now, you will see a change, and get more out of your other mods as you go, do what you want, it's your car!

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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 03:10 PM
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im expecting hp increase's when i install my jacobs system, and it will also help with fuel economy
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 03:54 PM
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considering my car redlines at 4500 rpm, i think i will NOT go with the msd... lol
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 07:00 PM
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Originally posted by easySPEEDcamaro
considering my car redlines at 4500 rpm, i think i will NOT go with the msd... lol
your car redlines at 4500rpm??? you sure its not orange lines at 4500 and then redline 5000?? my redline is 5500
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 07:14 PM
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So......where has everyone mounted their MSD Box at? There are a couple guys on here that have made like brackets and mounted them about their battery....it looks really uniform..and clean.....I don't want to mount mine in a corner...or anything..it makes it look kind of cluttered...
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by easySPEEDcamaro
considering my car redlines at 4500 rpm, i think i will NOT go with the msd... lol
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your car redlines at 4500rpm??? you sure its not orange lines at 4500 and then redline 5000?? my redline is 5500
car doesn't redline at 4500rpm... just shifts when in D at 4500rpm if it's auto. Yer right about actual redline as indicated by the stock guage Stiffler.
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 09:13 AM
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i got an MSD 6AL for my camaro, it only has a 305, but it had a miss around idle when i put the cam in so i bought one, to help me pass emissions and it did, i pass with all that is in my sig, provided it was close, i still did.
I have never had an ignition problem since i put mine in, except going through plugs fast, and burning up rotors, bt this is after a lot of driving.

worth it if you ask me, for drive ability, especially on cold morning, plus always starts right away,
i like it but i also had a bunch of mods already so.... now or later, it is still worth it
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