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02-03-2003, 01:09 PM

azulito

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Electronic Ignitions & boost

I'm still trying to learn what are the reasons I do (or don't) need an electronic ignition like a MSD 6A. It's a ZC with turbo and will be boosting 10 - 12 psi. I have a ZDYNE gold. What is the MSD or Jacobs doing for me that the stock one with the zdyne can't do? Should I get the MSD coil as well?

Thanks guys!

02-03-2003, 02:42 PM

J-SMITH69

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Re:Electronic Ignitions & boost

getting a new "performance" ignition to get a hotter spark is a good idea but not really needed, unless you're building a racecar or something.

Johnny

02-03-2003, 06:57 PM

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Re:Electronic Ignitions & boost

Since you have the SECU, you wont need the timing retard device with the aftermarket igntions, but it does help a little bit to get a better spark with the aftermarket igniton systems like MSD.. I have used MSD & Jacobs, and honestly I cant tell a damn difference, MSD has been around longer and is a "bigger" of a name in igniton systems. So I have always like their stuff, not to mention they fixed a few things under waranty for me

It isnt manditory to have one, but they are nice to have, I do recommend just getting the external coil and msd pro cap if you are going to do the full swap.

The MSD 6al will be just fine...

Jeff

02-03-2003, 11:27 PM

zulued

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Re:Electronic Ignitions & boost

just to note abaz he said he has a zdyne GOLD and from talking to him also at the pittsburgh meet i do believe he doesnt have the secu. i could be wrong.

azulito you have the gold ecu not the super ecu (secu)