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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 01:58 AM
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Capacitive Discharge ignition

Who makes the BEST Capacitive Discharge (CD) ignition box?
 
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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Personally, I'd go with an MSD, but others might have their favorites too.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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I'm using the Accel 300+. It's supposed to consume less power.
 
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Consume less power, from what?
 
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From the 12v supply. I think the MSD unit draws 10amps or so.
 
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The 6A uses 10 amps at 10000 rpm; 5 amps at 5000 rpm. Not a lot to worry about.
 
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