MSD Ignition
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MSD Ignition
I have the standard Mercury ignition system and distributor on my 500hp. I was planing on changing to a MSD system. Should I use the original distributor with the MSD box or change the whole system out?
Also dosn't MSD make an ignition box that has the rev limiter built right in it?
What would be the hp gain on a MSD system?
Thanks,
Mike
Also dosn't MSD make an ignition box that has the rev limiter built right in it?
What would be the hp gain on a MSD system?
Thanks,
Mike
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Mount the MSD to an aluminum plate located near airflow. Don't use the rubber feet. There's a reason why they are failing.
They also offer no advantages over the TB4 in a NA 5500 rpm application. They work well in 6000+ rpm apps, and do an excellent job keeping the idle clean on blower motors running cold spark plugs. Also very helpful in high boost (over 12 psi) applications.
Mount the MSD to an aluminum plate located near airflow. Don't use the rubber feet. There's a reason why they are failing.
They also offer no advantages over the TB4 in a NA 5500 rpm application. They work well in 6000+ rpm apps, and do an excellent job keeping the idle clean on blower motors running cold spark plugs. Also very helpful in high boost (over 12 psi) applications.
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So it sounds like the original equipment is more reliable.
What I was looking for was something to just give me a little better burn to clean it up. I also wanted to replace the old black coil that is on it with some thing a little nicer to look at.
What I was looking for was something to just give me a little better burn to clean it up. I also wanted to replace the old black coil that is on it with some thing a little nicer to look at.