Re: MSD Ignition upgrades

From: Kyle Kozubal (grndak4x4@home.com)
Date: Wed Mar 29 2000 - 23:32:41 EST


> Kyle Kozubal wrote:
>
> > Well when I went out to start my Dak after a class I had tonight, all it
> > wanted to do was crank and crank and crank. <snip> So I
> > unpulg the MSD and plug back in the stock system, and the Dak fires
right
> > up, no problems. <snip> Has anyone had a problem like
> > this? <snip>
>
> Since Mopar has been using a multi-spark, capacitive discharge system in
their
> ignitions since way back in the 70s (they even sell MSD-6As rebadged as MP
> boxes) - why would anybody upgrade them? I do run an Accel coil for a
slightly
> hotter spark and to allow me to use a larger spark plug gap but what gives
on
> the ignition box upgrades people are doing? Anyone care to explain what
I'm
> missing here?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shane

I have not only felt smoother idler and better off the line acceleration,
but also a nice increase in gas mileage with my MSD unit, so why not do the
upgrade? I too run an Accel Coil, so I wanted to try out an MSD Ignition and
yes I do love it, except when it dies on me :)
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6



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