MSD 6A or 6AL
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MSD 6A or 6AL
Guys do Ignition boxes really make a big difference on our 92-96 F-150 ignition system? Kinda interested in a 6AL for my 302HO motor, it burns kinda rich and thought maybe the MSD unit would burn that extra fuel being used through the engine?
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Yah I just wanted to get an opinion before I buy a brand new 6AL... ;-) I am running some iron GT40 heads off of a 94 Cobra and basically the rest of the motor is from a 97 explorer engine and just was curious if I would see any improvement in the engine with the MSD box that's all!
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Look at it this way...
There is no chance that performance/economy will suffer because of the MSD and odds are in your favor that the MSD will make things run better and smoother...especially if you are running rich. But, why not just address the rich condition or address the rich condition AND install the MSD?
There is no chance that performance/economy will suffer because of the MSD and odds are in your favor that the MSD will make things run better and smoother...especially if you are running rich. But, why not just address the rich condition or address the rich condition AND install the MSD?
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If you're gonna go for it, stick with the 6A. The 6AL is the same unit with a rev-limiter for high revving engines. Not really neccesary for trucks, unless you do a lot of heavy footed driving. Put the extra 20 or 30 bucks toward other ignition parts!
-Steve
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What is the proper MSD coil to use on our trucks? The blaster TFI?
http://www.shopatron.com/product/pro...=MSD8227/424.0
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http://www.shopatron.com/product/pro...=MSD8227/424.0
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The limiter feature could always just be there for when your motor suffers a throttle run away situation....
I was thinking of ignition upgrades for my 300-6... is the msd-6 / 6AL gonna work fine on it? I guess it don't matter how many cylinders???
Brent
I was thinking of ignition upgrades for my 300-6... is the msd-6 / 6AL gonna work fine on it? I guess it don't matter how many cylinders???
Brent
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# 8227 is the one I put on my 5.0 Chris........I found it at PepBoys for $44....I think 5.8 is the same.....Seems to work well......
I haven't had it on long yet so I can't speak to any mpg gains....... smoother idle though.
I haven't had it on long yet so I can't speak to any mpg gains....... smoother idle though.
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Originally Posted by 92F150Flare
# 8227 is the one I put on my 5.0 Chris........I found it at PepBoys for $44....I think 5.8 is the same.....Seems to work well......
I haven't had it on long yet so I can't speak to any mpg gains....... smoother idle though.
I haven't had it on long yet so I can't speak to any mpg gains....... smoother idle though.
-Chris
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