Robert Lee Cobb Jr. wrote:
>
> >can you just plug in a msd or crane hi6, do you need a new coil, and
> >do they really help performance. Dan (92 318)
>
> Well, I know that it has a little better throttle response now, and
> it also gets better mileage, too. As far as performance goes, I had
> it hand-timed from 0-60 and it hit it around 7.0-7.1. Never did get
> into the 6's. The only other mods I have to the motor are a K&N
> filter, 3 inch cat back with a Superturbo muffler, and some Ac Delco
> Rapidfire plugs. Oh yeah, I've got some homemade traction bars on
> it, too, which only let it get about 8 or 9 feet of rubber (3.55 rear
> with 235/70's) The pictures will be up on the homepage hopefully
> within the next 2 weeks with a detailed diagram of all the parts with
> dimensions.
> Okay, back to your original question. . . I wouldn't use the stock
> coil with the MSD. Number one, because of the wiring problems. You
> have to take the signal from the computer (which feeds into the
> coil), run it to the MSD, then run the wires from the MSD back to the
> coil. . .but the problem is that the connector for the stock coil
> isn't just 2 wires held onto posts with screws like a Blaster coil or
> an Accel Supercoil. Also, you'd probably fry the stock coil with the
> MSD if you ever did get it to work. It makes a hotter spark as well
> as multiple sparks per cycle. (Stock you get one spark when the
> piston comes up. . .with an MSD you get multiple sparks so it burns
> more of the gas for better combustion. . .more POWER) I would
> definitely go to a high-output coil if you decided to get an MSD or
> Crane. You'll sink probably $200 into your ignition system if you
> decide to do it, though. You'll need a new cap and rotor (Accel
> FINALLY came out with a cap with brass posts) because the stock pot
> metal things get fried in about 5 months with the high-output
> ignition. Also, you'll probably want some better wires than stock
> because you'll want to take advantage of the new juice. If you do
> decide to do all this, write me back and I'll tell ya some things
> about my installation that were a little tricky if you didn't watch
> for them. Hope this info helps.
>
> - Rob Cobb 93 V8 LE 2wd
Thanks for the info, I think i'll look into it.
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