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bjohnm
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Posted: 20-March-2006 at 9:01AM |
I am thinking about replacing the Points and condenser in my 72 GTS-400 engine with a Pertronix Igniter module. I already have installed an MSD-5 box, MSD Blaster coil and 8mm plug wires. Any thoughts and comments will be appreciated. Thanks. John M.
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GranTorinoMan
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Broom that stock distributor and get an MSD Billet, it's money well spent. http://www.msdignition.com/dist_17.htm
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rtgreen
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Yep! Forget Petronix....been there, done that, wasted the money and finally switched to a true Electronic distrib. Trust me, it's worth the extra money to get the real deal! |
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placid warrior
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that distributor says it only works with MSD series 6,7,8 and 10 modules and he states that he has a 5 series...what kind of difference would that make?
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bjohnm
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I sent an e-mail to the MSD support site last night with all of the info. I'm curious as to what they will say. JM Just heard back from MSD. They say the -5 box will NOT work with the Ignition Module. I need a -6A or better. JM Edited by bjohnm |
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GranTorinoSport
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I noticed some earlier posts that were a little against the MSD control boxes being unreliable, etc. Could anyone expand on that? I would have thought that a properly installed box would be more relaible than a factory system. I also remember my 79 Cadillac with that HEI ignition and the control module inside the distributor - that thing literally left we stranded 3 times alone... I carried spare ignition control modules for the damn thing. Hated it, but I was good at replacing it in the field after a while. |
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bjohnm
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The MSD-5 Ign. box I have on my GTS was purchased in 1995 and installed on my 1957 Chevy until I sold it in 2000 and was then installed on my GTS. 11 years seems pretty reliable to me. Maybe the newer or more powerful MSD boxes have problems but I swear by mine! John M.
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Torinogts73c
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I have never had a problem with MSD products either. Although i have a Duraspark II on my 73 since 1987 and have only replaced one box. Car starts first time every time. Gary
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