MSD 6 ignition and plug wires question
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From: San Diego USA
MSD 6 ignition and plug wires question
I just bought the MSD 6AL ignition for install on an '82 (302). I haven't installed it yet because the instructions say that you cannot use 'solid-core' plug wires. I'm not sure if the wires (Autozone OEM replacement wires) are solid core or not...how do I tell? I'd like to install the unit now and upgrade the wires in a month or so.
Any thoughts?
Rob
Any thoughts?
Rob
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From: Greensboro USA
MSD 6 ignition and plug wires question
So how do you like the 6a box?
I am thinking about that add on. Did you re-gap you plugs wider?
Can you feel a difference in power, if so, low end or high end acceleration?
Rob
1996 Ford Bronco, 5.8L:
-Done:Hypertech III,Powerstat, K&N FIPK,cooler TBody bypass,Mac equal length headers, Gibson cat-back, Urethane bushings, BF Goodrich TA's, Roadmaster active suspension, Nozzle lights, Euro taillights,MSD Blaster Coil, MSD Cap & Rotor, Taylor spiral pro wires, ASP undredrive pullys
-ToDo: Edelbrock performer intake manifold & 56 Tbody, Granetelli MAF, maybe Kenne Ball supercharger instead!
I am thinking about that add on. Did you re-gap you plugs wider?
Can you feel a difference in power, if so, low end or high end acceleration?
Rob
1996 Ford Bronco, 5.8L:
-Done:Hypertech III,Powerstat, K&N FIPK,cooler TBody bypass,Mac equal length headers, Gibson cat-back, Urethane bushings, BF Goodrich TA's, Roadmaster active suspension, Nozzle lights, Euro taillights,MSD Blaster Coil, MSD Cap & Rotor, Taylor spiral pro wires, ASP undredrive pullys
-ToDo: Edelbrock performer intake manifold & 56 Tbody, Granetelli MAF, maybe Kenne Ball supercharger instead!
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MSD 6 ignition and plug wires question
I've had it on for a few days now and there is a difference. The Bronco (180k miles, 25k of it on a rebuild) accelerates smoother in the high and low end and seems to have more high end power. The real test will be next weekend when I hook up my trailer (22' Carson Toyhauler) and see how the engine does under pretty heavy load. I hooked up the box and wires at the same time, so I'm not sure if which of the 2 are the bigger 'bang for buck'. I haven't regapped the plugs yet, although I think I will before next weekend - I'll let you know. I am using the white wire trigger - I hear the mag pickup is better, but I don't think my distributor has that. The only thing that is a bummer is that everyone had posted that it's easier to start with the MSD and it seems harder to start when cold and no difference than before when warm. Pretty easy to install too.
