MSD 6a Is it worth it?
MSD 6a Is it worth it?
Would it be worth it for me to get one with what I have? I'd just like to know if there would be a difference in the way the car would perform. Better or worse? I've read some threads on this before and I thought some people claimed to have lost power. Any thoughts? Thanks, Jason
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350 TPI, 5-spd, 3.73 gears, Posi-Rear, LT4 Hotcam, 1.5 Roller Tip Rockers, Accel Intake, Ported SLP Runners, Ported Stock Plenum, Ported Cast Iron L98 Heads, Coated Hooker Headers, 52mm Edelbrock Throttle Body, 24# SVO Injectors, SLP Cold Air Intake, Holley AFPR, Flowmaster Muffler, 3" exhaust with No Cat, Taylor Wires, MSD Coil,
Engine pic at http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...410&a=13413975
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350 TPI, 5-spd, 3.73 gears, Posi-Rear, LT4 Hotcam, 1.5 Roller Tip Rockers, Accel Intake, Ported SLP Runners, Ported Stock Plenum, Ported Cast Iron L98 Heads, Coated Hooker Headers, 52mm Edelbrock Throttle Body, 24# SVO Injectors, SLP Cold Air Intake, Holley AFPR, Flowmaster Muffler, 3" exhaust with No Cat, Taylor Wires, MSD Coil,
Engine pic at http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...410&a=13413975
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Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 476
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From: Vancouver, Canada
Car: 1992 Z28 1LE
Engine: 350
Transmission: T5
I've noticed an extra 25km better mileage on a full tank of gas.. also, I've had my MSD go dead on me one day right outside the performance shop. Luckily I still had it under warranty. So I ended up driving home without the MSD hooked up to get my receipt. Of course, when I came back to the performance shop, I got a replacement, and reinstalled it in the parking lot and drove back home.
I drove a bit in the city, and on the highway, and the car seemed to have a noticeable improvement in throttle response. I didn't really goose it, because I wanted to test it on just normal driving. So for me, the experience is positive.
I drove a bit in the city, and on the highway, and the car seemed to have a noticeable improvement in throttle response. I didn't really goose it, because I wanted to test it on just normal driving. So for me, the experience is positive.
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Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 618
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From: Central, NJ
Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 Vortech Supercharged ZZ4 TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.73
I just won an auction on EBAY for an MSD 6A and I got it for $88 shipped.
I just ordered the wiring harness about 5 minutes ago.... it is part number 121-8876 for 95-Prior GM dual connector for $27.99 from Jegs.
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1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
L98 - 350c.i. TPI, rebuilt 700R4 auto w/shift kit, Dual catalyst Monza PaceSetter Cat-Back, SLP 1 5/8 Coated Headers, 3.23 Posi rear, Hypertech chip with 160stat, Under-Drive pulleys, AFPR, K&N's, !Air Box w/ Ram Air, moddified MAF, throttle body coolant bypass, Spohn SFC's on order, Alarm, Keyless entry, remote starter, 92 Z28 AeroWing, Brand New Paint (6/21/01)
Future: ZZ4 TPI w/EGR, T56, 3.42 or 3.73, Spohn strut tower brace and LCA's
1989 Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport
2.8 MPFI, no mods
225,000 miles and still ticking!
More info and pics on my webpage:http://go.to/iroc-z
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I just ordered the wiring harness about 5 minutes ago.... it is part number 121-8876 for 95-Prior GM dual connector for $27.99 from Jegs.
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1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
L98 - 350c.i. TPI, rebuilt 700R4 auto w/shift kit, Dual catalyst Monza PaceSetter Cat-Back, SLP 1 5/8 Coated Headers, 3.23 Posi rear, Hypertech chip with 160stat, Under-Drive pulleys, AFPR, K&N's, !Air Box w/ Ram Air, moddified MAF, throttle body coolant bypass, Spohn SFC's on order, Alarm, Keyless entry, remote starter, 92 Z28 AeroWing, Brand New Paint (6/21/01)
Future: ZZ4 TPI w/EGR, T56, 3.42 or 3.73, Spohn strut tower brace and LCA's
1989 Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport
2.8 MPFI, no mods
225,000 miles and still ticking!
More info and pics on my webpage:http://go.to/iroc-z
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I heard MSD suck customer servise wise. I havent had to deal with then so I can't say for sure. I think I am going to try to avoid them if at all possible when I do an ignition upgrade. Besides MSD who would you guys recommend?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by ImportsRsloths:
87 T/A what do you run in the quarter???</font>
87 T/A what do you run in the quarter???</font>
The only track near me is a 1/8 mile track and I've never taken it there yet. I'm hope I can get over to the track sometime next month. As for a 1/4 mile track I can only wish I could run on one
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350 TPI, 5-spd, 3.73 Richmond Gears, Posi-Rear, LT4 Hotcam, 1.5 Roller Tip Rockers, Accel TPI Intake Manifold, SLP Siamesed Runners, Ported Stock Plenum, Ported Cast Iron L98 Heads, Ceramic Coated Hooker Headers, 52mm Edelbrock Throttle Body, 24# SVO Injectors, SLP Cold Air Intake, Holley AFPR, Flowmaster Muffler, 3" exhaust with No Cat, 160 T-stat, Taylor Wires, MSD Coil,
Engine pic at http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...410&a=13413975
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Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 2,441
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From: sweden
Car: GTA -89
Engine: Blown 415"
Transmission: 4L80E
Axle/Gears: Strange 12-bolt
With your mods I say Its worth it.
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GTA -89:383, 4-bolt,Free flow muffler,dual 3" HF cats, Edelbrock headers, Canfield heads, 1.52 RR 7/16, ZZ-9 cam, Big Mouth, AS&M LTR, !plenum, 52 TB, MSD 6AL, TPIS level V prom, Superior shift-kit and all the minor mods,looking for a SR ...
http://www.itv.se/tacs/members_cars/m279/m279.html (Swedish Trans Am Club)
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GTA -89:383, 4-bolt,Free flow muffler,dual 3" HF cats, Edelbrock headers, Canfield heads, 1.52 RR 7/16, ZZ-9 cam, Big Mouth, AS&M LTR, !plenum, 52 TB, MSD 6AL, TPIS level V prom, Superior shift-kit and all the minor mods,looking for a SR ...
http://www.itv.se/tacs/members_cars/m279/m279.html (Swedish Trans Am Club)
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