ignition upgrades?

cdunc24 · January 12th, 2007, 05:52 PM

what, if any advantage would i get from something like the MSD 6al ignition control box on a slightly modified motor? U.D. pullies, exhaust, no major motor mods. Also what about the "blaster" type aftermarket coils?

Darrell · January 12th, 2007, 06:33 PM

Leave the stock ignition. The stock igntion performs very well until you get into big horsepower.

cdunc24 · January 12th, 2007, 07:06 PM

so for small tiome and not even racing much spend that $200+ elsewhere?

Ricky · January 12th, 2007, 10:29 PM

but if you get the msd, you get to say that you have one of those, and not to mention it looks better under the hood, and it helps a lil' as far as fire goes

Darrell · January 13th, 2007, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by cdunc24

so for small tiome and not even racing much spend that $200+ elsewhere?

I'd stick that $200 toward a set of 3.73 gears.

95oldyeller · January 13th, 2007, 11:45 AM

i agree with Darrell because i spent almost $600 on the 6AL, dizzy,coil and wires and basically all i have to show for it is pretty red stuff and an adjustable rev limiter.so unless its stroked or blown, save your money. but thats just my opinion....

93Notchback · January 17th, 2007, 09:49 PM

I stand behind MSD ignition systems. It would be an awesome upgrade and very noticable. You will feel your car running stronger, it will basically take 1 sec. off your track time doing the 6al system, blaster coil, and I would also suggest a billet Distributor. You won't be let down. That ignition set up along with cold air intake, headers, etc. will be a great start.

ken5_0 · January 17th, 2007, 09:56 PM

93 Notch are you serious? 1 sec? The stock Ford ignition is just fine on a almost stock motor as Darrell said! You need more fuel or compression to outdue the stock ignition! With your theory I suppose each sticker is worth 1/10th of a second also and maybe chrome is 1/2 second? Get real!

Maybe he should just run split fires and a tornado before his M.A.F sensor and he could be in the 10's?!

Justincredible · January 17th, 2007, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by 93Notchback

I stand behind MSD ignition systems. It would be an awesome upgrade and very noticable. You will feel your car running stronger, it will basically take 1 sec. off your track time doing the 6al system, blaster coil, and I would also suggest a billet Distrib....

Bullshit.

Darrell · January 17th, 2007, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by 93Notchback

I stand behind MSD ignition systems. It would be an awesome upgrade and very noticable. You will feel your car running stronger, it will basically take 1 sec. off your track time doing the 6al system, blaster coil, and I would also suggest a billet Distributor. You won't be let down. That ignition set up along with cold air intake, headers, etc. will be a great start.

Where the hell did you come up with this? I have $1000 that says you can't back this bullshit up. Hell, I have $1000 that says you won't gain a tenth of a second from this, much less a full second. Larocca ran 9s years ago with the stock TFI distributor. Take that for what its worth....

ken5_0 · January 18th, 2007, 09:33 AM

He forgot to mention that he also runs splitfires! thats where the extra umph comes from :wink Shoot if the 6 box is worth a second might as well go with a 7 box and be in the single digits with a stock longblock!

cdunc24 · January 18th, 2007, 11:16 AM

speaking of splitfires, i have been told that mustangs "run like shit" (comparitively speaking) on ANY type of plug but motorcraft. is there a popular brand or is that true? i haven't had mine long enough to know. i know plugs are probablty like anything else, you get what you pay for, but platinum plugs are all expensive, so could you use a performance brand?

Haggis13 · January 18th, 2007, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by cdunc24

speaking of splitfires, i have been told that mustangs "run like shit" (comparitively speaking) on ANY type of plug but motorcraft. is there a popular brand or is that true? i haven't had mine long enough to know. i know plugs are probablty like anything else, you get what you pay for, but platinum plugs are all expensive, so could you use a performance brand?

Copper plugs are the best hands down. Copper moves electricity like nothing else can. Platinum plugs were introduced to keep TCO #'s down for dealers. Stick with a good copper plug and you'll be better off. Motorcraft has always worked well for me.

Stangzilla · January 18th, 2007, 09:15 PM

NGK V-Power copper plugs have always worked great for me..

cdunc24 · January 19th, 2007, 03:10 AM

i am a dumbass

but i thought if platinum was what came in the motor ( '95 5.0) that was all you could use? thats what i was told anyway.

ken5_0 · January 19th, 2007, 09:23 AM

Platinum is only for longer plug life. As far as I know.

Haggis13 · January 19th, 2007, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by ken5_0

Platinum is only for longer plug life. As far as I know.

Platinum is so the dealer doesn't have to start replacing plugs under warranty. It saves them $$$.

cdunc24 · January 19th, 2007, 03:18 PM

ok, last time i make that mistake! thnks for the info

January 12th, 2007, 05:52 PM	#1
cdunc24 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: H.H., TX Posts: 62	ignition upgrades? what, if any advantage would i get from something like the MSD 6al ignition control box on a slightly modified motor? U.D. pullies, exhaust, no major motor mods. Also what about the "blaster" type aftermarket coils?

January 12th, 2007, 06:33 PM	#2
Darrell MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 6,580	Leave the stock ignition. The stock igntion performs very well until you get into big horsepower. __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

January 12th, 2007, 07:06 PM	#3
cdunc24 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: H.H., TX Posts: 62	so for small tiome and not even racing much spend that $200+ elsewhere? __________________ "It's the fastest who gets paid... and it's the fastest who gets laid" - Reece Bobby

January 12th, 2007, 10:29 PM	#4
Ricky Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida, USA!! Posts: 32	but if you get the msd, you get to say that you have one of those, and not to mention it looks better under the hood, and it helps a lil' as far as fire goes __________________ 94' cobra trickflow upper & lower intake, luntia cam, afr 185cc, trickflow 65mm throttle body/ spacer, b&m short throw shifter, detroit lockers, 3.73 ford racing gears

January 13th, 2007, 11:45 AM	#6
95oldyeller Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seven Springs, NC Posts: 75	i agree with Darrell because i spent almost $600 on the 6AL, dizzy,coil and wires and basically all i have to show for it is pretty red stuff and an adjustable rev limiter.so unless its stroked or blown, save your money. but thats just my opinion.... __________________ Go Tarheel's, your our men, if you can't do it!!!............................................. ...............................DAMN!!??

January 17th, 2007, 09:49 PM	#7
93Notchback Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5	I stand behind MSD ignition systems. It would be an awesome upgrade and very noticable. You will feel your car running stronger, it will basically take 1 sec. off your track time doing the 6al system, blaster coil, and I would also suggest a billet Distributor. You won't be let down. That ignition set up along with cold air intake, headers, etc. will be a great start.

January 17th, 2007, 09:56 PM	#8
ken5_0 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 192	93 Notch are you serious? 1 sec? The stock Ford ignition is just fine on a almost stock motor as Darrell said! You need more fuel or compression to outdue the stock ignition! With your theory I suppose each sticker is worth 1/10th of a second also and maybe chrome is 1/2 second? Get real! Maybe he should just run split fires and a tornado before his M.A.F sensor and he could be in the 10's?!

January 18th, 2007, 09:33 AM	#11
ken5_0 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 192	He forgot to mention that he also runs splitfires! thats where the extra umph comes from :wink Shoot if the 6 box is worth a second might as well go with a 7 box and be in the single digits with a stock longblock!

January 18th, 2007, 11:16 AM	#12
cdunc24 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: H.H., TX Posts: 62	speaking of splitfires, i have been told that mustangs "run like shit" (comparitively speaking) on ANY type of plug but motorcraft. is there a popular brand or is that true? i haven't had mine long enough to know. i know plugs are probablty like anything else, you get what you pay for, but platinum plugs are all expensive, so could you use a performance brand? __________________ "It's the fastest who gets paid... and it's the fastest who gets laid" - Reece Bobby

January 18th, 2007, 09:15 PM	#14
Stangzilla Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 2,992	NGK V-Power copper plugs have always worked great for me.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, “You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.”

January 19th, 2007, 03:10 AM	#15
cdunc24 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: H.H., TX Posts: 62	i am a dumbass but i thought if platinum was what came in the motor ( '95 5.0) that was all you could use? thats what i was told anyway. __________________ "It's the fastest who gets paid... and it's the fastest who gets laid" - Reece Bobby

January 19th, 2007, 09:23 AM	#16
ken5_0 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 192	Platinum is only for longer plug life. As far as I know.

January 19th, 2007, 03:18 PM	#18
cdunc24 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: H.H., TX Posts: 62	ok, last time i make that mistake! thnks for the info __________________ "It's the fastest who gets paid... and it's the fastest who gets laid" - Reece Bobby

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