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03-02-2013, 07:40 AM

sweetlou1

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I wondered what people thought about using this ignition system on the 390? Pros and cons please.

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03-02-2013, 10:44 AM

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I just put a street fire (msd) box on my 390, made a huge difference, expecially in low rpms

Also running the msd streetfire wires, pertronixs coil, big cap and rotor

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03-02-2013, 10:57 AM

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I'm running a re-curved Duraspark distributor with an MSD6AL box. Works great.

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03-02-2013, 08:32 PM

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i think a MSD with a Duraspark distributor is probably the most solid ignition system you could put in one of these vehicles.

as has already been mentioned, if you don't already run a large cap, you'll want to.

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03-03-2013, 03:09 PM

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I used the duraspark with the MSD Blaster 2 coil and really saw a difference in starting. Kenny

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03-03-2013, 03:58 PM

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oh- you asked about cons, too-
1. cost (msd+coil+new wires=$300)
2. can't buy replacement locally if it breaks

with that said- i don't know that i've ever heard someone say their MSD died.

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