MSD or Mallory ?

« **on:** March 28, 2012, 05:51:44 PM »

so im shoping for a new dizzy....i want to get away from points deal so im looking at the magnetic type or elec...the MSD is a littlle cheaper ...but i want whats gona be reliable....so im not really sure witch one 2 go with ...or if theres somethin else i should go with ..
thanks for any info

« **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2012, 07:34:05 PM »

I have a Jacobs running a Mallory dis. and its crazy good.. And I also have a street fire msd hei have only replaced the mod once.. There both really good and most people will say they like msd better.(and don't know why). I think there a little under powered for what they claim. But not anything your going to notice on a mild built BB..

« **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2012, 08:49:15 PM »

I have mallory on my hondo and it fires up first time everytime. And I like it because it's not msd lol.

« **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2012, 09:06:43 PM »

MSD is sweet..have it on my drag car and on my boat..vibration gets to it every so often and could have to short the box to reset the system...only my personal experience since i live on a dirt road..not saying this will happen to you..but thats what MSD told me.

i mounted the box in the camaro on rubber mounts and have never had this issue again..im interested to see what im in for on my MSD7 on the boat.

have friends who swear by the Mallory..both seem to be a great unit. whichever you choose will be fine im sure. just wanted to share my .02

« **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2012, 09:59:25 PM »

thanks .....i just dont wanna go cheap....cheap is cheap....MSD has a kit ....coil,ballast res,wires,and dizzy...and then they have the "ready to run" .....i guess i just have 2 make my choice

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« **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2012, 10:00:41 PM »

Just buy an HEI set up from summit. They are like 150 bucks. Slam it in and never worry about it again.

« **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2012, 11:22:40 PM »

Quote from: jetjunky101 on March 28, 2012, 09:59:25 PM

thanks .....i just dont wanna go cheap....cheap is cheap....MSD has a kit ....coil,ballast res,wires,and dizzy...and then they have the "ready to run" .....i guess i just have 2 make my choice

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I put an msd ready to run on my boat last summer and so far I love it

« **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2012, 08:40:46 AM »

either one will be a great unit.i would look at the options, thats going to be the difference.

« **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2012, 08:59:13 AM »

cool ...thanks

« **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2012, 03:58:18 PM »

if you do go with an MSDupgrade the coil from a standard Blaster unit. it will save you headaches down the road..some may be using them with no issues but most engine issues i have had has been caused by that damn blaster coil..just because it runs doesnt mean its fine

« **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2012, 05:04:37 PM »

yha i think i found a mallory i like ...and im gona get the right coil and stuff..

ill do some more reserch b4 i make the purchace...

« **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2012, 08:05:41 AM »

Quote from: 74hondo on March 28, 2012, 08:49:15 PM

I have mallory on my hondo and it fires up first time everytime. And I like it because it's not msd lol.

X2... I have mallory in both my fords.

« **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2012, 11:10:34 AM »

If you plan on running the mallory make sure you get the power filter for it!!!!

« **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2012, 11:48:40 AM »

Quote from: Marcsrollin on March 30, 2012, 11:10:34 AM

If you plan on running the mallory make sure you get the power filter for it!!!!

i havent herd of that....dont mean 2 sound dumb....but what is the "power filter"

« **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2012, 12:03:51 PM »

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MAA-29351/

« **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2012, 12:22:36 PM »

ok thanks....i found 1 on mallory's site also..just wasnt sure if it was the right one

they want like 50 bucks for the same thing...

"power filter" sounds kinda like what it is.....but what dose it really do

filter the power im guessing

« **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2012, 01:48:52 PM »

prevents power spikes from damaging the ignition module

« **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2012, 02:19:52 PM »

The mallory's are very sensitive to power spikes. It WILL leave you stranded!

« **Reply #18 on:** March 30, 2012, 03:09:03 PM »

ohhh ok...thanks 4 the info

i didnt know that

« **Reply #19 on:** March 30, 2012, 03:24:37 PM »

http://www.cpperformance.com/p-14164-marine-ylm-series-magnetic-electronic-distributors-chevy-v8-350-502.aspx
this is what im looking at...would i still need the power filter?

« **Reply #20 on:** March 30, 2012, 03:48:55 PM »

Only if its a unilite... I have a regular mech advance unilite with the blue marine cap and power filter/ballast. Might want to have an extra module in you boat bag just in case. I have also spun the pin on my dizzy and keep an extra one of those. The cheaper unilite will work the same.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?keyword=mallory%20unilight%20&dds=1

« **Reply #21 on:** March 30, 2012, 04:52:42 PM »

i always carry extra parts and a tool box full of tools...

i cant help it
but what im going 4 is dependable,and less problems. maintenance free...hahaha......

« **Reply #22 on:** May 03, 2012, 03:14:27 PM »

so ive changed my mind a little...think im going to pick up the MSD ....my ? is ....is the one at the local auto parts house gona be fine to run or do i have 2 go marine ? and other than wires and coil stuff...do i need to get anything else?

thanks

« **Reply #23 on:** May 03, 2012, 03:41:33 PM »

I prefer Mallory all the way. Been running the Mallory Comp 9000 for years & its never failed me. the only draw back is that it won't fit on a double tunnal ram.

« **Reply #24 on:** May 03, 2012, 08:38:02 PM »

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