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coors909

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Msd.
« on: November 09, 2015, 06:04:16 PM »
Would you use the msd ignition with the ready to run distributor? 


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GT Jets

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Re: Msd.
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2015, 06:48:48 PM »
MSD works well under about 4,000 rpm. Once the revs go much past that it works like a conventional CD box. Imho the engine will run cleaner and crisper with it and have more reserve flame front at wide open throttle.

Not only that, but you have the option to utilize a rev limiter.

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Re: Msd.
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2015, 06:49:53 PM »
MSD boxes are kool provide multiple spark to plugs below 3000 rpm or soo. Eaze starts an better low, low rpm running. Whole bunch'a other stuff I really don't understand.  Good stuff no doubt.  Look cool to. That's the ignition boxes your talking about right?
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Re: Msd.
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2015, 06:56:49 PM »

MSD works well under about 4,000 rpm. Once the revs go much past that it works like a conventional CD box. Imho the engine will run cleaner and crisper with it and have more reserve flame front at wide open throttle.

Not only that, but you have the option to utilize a rev limiter.

GT

So you can use both together box and the ready to run distributor?  Or is there a better way to set it up?


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Re: Msd.
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2015, 07:01:45 PM »
So you can use both together box and the ready to run distributor?  Or is there a better way to set it up?


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The box utilizes the signal from the distributor and switches the coil. And to answer your question directly, yes it can be used in conjuction with the RTR.

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Re: Msd.
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2015, 07:18:40 PM »

The box utilizes the signal from the distributor and switches the coil. And to answer your question directly, yes it can be used in conjuction with the RTR.

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Oh that makes sense. Thank you for making it make more sense.


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Re: Msd.
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2015, 08:15:00 AM »
Coors. ..pick the blue box,waterproof/resistant.Good luck.
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Re: Msd.
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2015, 12:33:35 PM »

Coors. ..pick the blue box,waterproof/resistant.Good luck.

That's the one I was looking at


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Re: Msd.
« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2015, 03:58:14 PM »
idk if the blue one is really any more sealed than the red one

ive had a 6a box apart and id be amazed if any water got into that thing

in my boat i have the GM Performance PArts ignition controller (made by MSD part number 6012) and up til recently it regularly was getting wet from my headers

it still works grest
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Re: Msd.
« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2015, 04:03:14 PM »

idk if the blue one is really any more sealed than the red one

ive had a 6a box apart and id be amazed if any water got into that thing

in my boat i have the GM Performance PArts ignition controller (made by MSD part number 6012) and up til recently it regularly was getting wet from my headers

it still works grest
I agree with you bud 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻


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Re: Msd.
« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2015, 04:09:11 PM »
I agree with you bud 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻


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Re: Msd.
« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2015, 04:11:57 PM »
The blue indicates it is a accepted "marine" component. Other than being potted in urethane and better connectors,  pretty much the same module.

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Re: Msd.
« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2015, 07:19:10 PM »
If you take your time, you can mount it somewhere that will keep it dry. But I know how cool it is for it to be mounted to be seen. I mounted mine under the gunwale. Took my time and made it as neet as possible. Water never touches it.... Also consider a good quality HEI unit. I had one on my previous boat and it was very simple to wire up. Just lock out the vacuum  advance
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Re: Msd.
« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2015, 07:20:38 PM »
I went with a summit billet small cap distributor,  msd 6a box, and a msd blaster high vibration coil in the bahner

Runs awesome. Might be an option. And the small car distributor looks nicer imo
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Re: Msd.
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2015, 09:26:04 PM »

If you take your time, you can mount it somewhere that will keep it dry. But I know how cool it is for it to be mounted to be seen. I mounted mine under the gunwale. Took my time and made it as neet as possible. Water never touches it.... Also consider a good quality HEI unit. I had one on my previous boat and it was very simple to wire up. Just lock out the vacuum  advance

I just bought a tunnel ram and the HEI is to big around for it


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Re: Msd.
« Reply #15 on: November 10, 2015, 09:26:53 PM »

I went with a summit billet small cap distributor,  msd 6a box, and a msd blaster high vibration coil in the bahner

Runs awesome. Might be an option. And the small car distributor looks nicer imo

I will look into that thank you.


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Re: Msd.
« Reply #16 on: November 10, 2015, 09:28:30 PM »

idk if the blue one is really any more sealed than the red one

ive had a 6a box apart and id be amazed if any water got into that thing

in my boat i have the GM Performance PArts ignition controller (made by MSD part number 6012) and up til recently it regularly was getting wet from my headers

it still works grest

I need to sit down and figure out a good spot to put it. My boat sits in my driveway so I would want to keep as much hidden as possible.


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Re: Msd.
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2015, 11:37:38 AM »
I mounted mine on the transom as high as I could so it's pretty well out of all the elements and it stays pretty dry.


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