Ignition box upgrade?
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Ignition box upgrade?
Hello all, I have a 1979 F-100 W/300 L6
I'm by no means a mechanic but I've been trying to do all the work on this truck myself. What I'd like to know is, what are my options for replacing/upgrading the ignition box? I have gone thru 2 of these cheap china boxes in the last 18months and now this one is starting to act up! So what do you guys recommend? Sorry if this question has been answered in another thread somewhere I did a search and read a lot of post but couldn't find what I was looking for...
I'm by no means a mechanic but I've been trying to do all the work on this truck myself. What I'd like to know is, what are my options for replacing/upgrading the ignition box? I have gone thru 2 of these cheap china boxes in the last 18months and now this one is starting to act up! So what do you guys recommend? Sorry if this question has been answered in another thread somewhere I did a search and read a lot of post but couldn't find what I was looking for...
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,159
Likes: 1
From: Suburbs of Chicago
mikeo0o0o0 usually has a lead on the OEM boxes, he should chime in here shortly.
There are other solutions if you are looking to get rid of the DSII setup too.
Are you sure its the boxes though?
There are other solutions if you are looking to get rid of the DSII setup too.
Are you sure its the boxes though?
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 968
Likes: 5
From: Corbett, Oregon
I replaced the module on my '78 with a MSD 6A, since I was looking for a bit of an upgrade.
If stock will do, do as Mike suggests and install an OEM Motorcraft.
You answered your own question when you said "cheap china boxes".
Roger Carter
If stock will do, do as Mike suggests and install an OEM Motorcraft.
You answered your own question when you said "cheap china boxes".
Roger Carter
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,504
Likes: 8
From: Indian Falls, New York
MSD Blaster 5900 ignition box with a Blaster 2 coil. That's what I use. If you can't find it, the 6A and 6AL are boxes equivalent to the 5900 box.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Is it worth it to spend the extra cash on the blaster box and coil? are there any other upgrades id have to make if I went with this option? this is my daily driver and I want it to preform well but its no hot rod by any means lol
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,504
Likes: 8
From: Indian Falls, New York
It should be a bump up over stock but not much at all. Should work with everything. If you have a points distributor changing it to solid state might help but other than that I leave it. I tried changing a 351W to duraspark 2 and gave up so I installed the blaster system.
Personally I'd trust MSD over even stock.
Personally I'd trust MSD over even stock.
Cranky Old Guy
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,562
Likes: 6
From: Raphine, Virginia
The only difference in a DSII is the larger distributor cap/rotor. It consists of a plastic adapter plate and the DSII cap that can be added to the DSI system. Your's, being a 79 should already be a DSII with the blue grommet module. As posted above, get the Motorcraft module. I will even by them used out of a wrecking yard when I come across them. For a stock engine, I have found you can spend more money, but the Duraspark works just fine and readily available.
MSEE
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 10,386
Likes: 35
From: Austin, TX
Not on a stock motor.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,398
Likes: 6
Do you use this with the stock distributor? Can the stock distributor be used with any of the MSD kits?
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 7,193
Likes: 385
From: Near Los Angeles
go to ww w go fast 4 less dot com and learn to wire a gm 4 pin module. pick up for $10 at junk yard, and throw extra behind the seat. cheap and good. u will fell diff with an msd box, even on a stock engine. but the 4 pin is all u need.
finger is in splint so i cant type well. save ur cash and use the 4 pin. I have used it with the same distributor u have. k
in the future, post to the inline 6 forum, not here with the v8 nuts, ha ha.
yes, u can use an msd with the oem dizzy. I do. check that site and google gm 4 pin install.
finger is in splint so i cant type well. save ur cash and use the 4 pin. I have used it with the same distributor u have. k
in the future, post to the inline 6 forum, not here with the v8 nuts, ha ha.
yes, u can use an msd with the oem dizzy. I do. check that site and google gm 4 pin install.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 20,678
Likes: 83
From: NorCal
go to ww w go fast 4 less dot com and learn to wire a gm 4 pin module. pick up for $10 at junk yard, and throw extra behind the seat. cheap and good. u will fell diff with an msd box, even on a stock engine. but the 4 pin is all u need.
finger is in splint so i cant type well. save ur cash and use the 4 pin. I have used it with the same distributor u have. k
in the future, post to the inline 6 forum, not here with the v8 nuts, ha ha.
yes, u can use an msd with the oem dizzy. I do. check that site and google gm 4 pin install.
finger is in splint so i cant type well. save ur cash and use the 4 pin. I have used it with the same distributor u have. k
in the future, post to the inline 6 forum, not here with the v8 nuts, ha ha.
yes, u can use an msd with the oem dizzy. I do. check that site and google gm 4 pin install.
