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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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msd ignition on 5.8L

I already have a msd 6A setup from another truck ,was wondering if it would work on my 96 5.8L ,will there be a computer issue? or timing? would I have to change anything else to make it work Thanks Mike
 
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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http://www.msdignition.com/pdf/6%20series/6series.pdf

page 18-19, hope it helps
i wouldn't think that you would have to change anything when installing it...but i have zero experience with msd's and ford motors. i've only put one in a vw bug, and a corvette stingray and they didn't need any mod's.
 

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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 06:31 AM
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msd ignition on 5.8L

I installed a MSD 6a on my 5.0L 1989. It was a simple plug-in procedure. There are connectors for Ford modells you have to only route in between distributer ans ignition coil. Works fine. Much more spark-power (before about 12 kv after 20 kv).
hope that helps
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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thanks for the info ,will give a shot in a little while, have to buy plug wires ,maybe it'll give it a little more boost
 
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 01:07 AM
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i noticed a lot of difference in the bottom end when i put it in my bug. not much changed in the top end but it was well worth the money for me.
 
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