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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 11:32 AM
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https://www.thecounterfeitreport.com...Ignitions.html
Since MSD is a hot topic, I just ran across this.
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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrvettenick
https://www.thecounterfeitreport.com...Ignitions.html
Since MSD is a hot topic, I just ran across this.

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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrvettenick
https://www.thecounterfeitreport.com...Ignitions.html
Since MSD is a hot topic, I just ran across this.
Beware of Flea Bay.
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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 12:40 PM
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Well, now the counterfeiter knows exactly what they need to change in order to make their units undiscernible from the real thing.
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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 11:23 PM
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Since MSD is a hot topic...[/QUOTE]

sorry, I seemed to have missed the MSD emails, what's the latest on MSD?
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by sassc3
Since MSD is a hot topic...
sorry, I seemed to have missed the MSD emails, what's the latest on MSD?[/QUOTE]
Quit while you're ahead. I don't want to confuse you, since you seem to excel in that area.
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrvettenick
https://www.thecounterfeitreport.com...Ignitions.html
Since MSD is a hot topic, I just ran across this.
Hey thanks for the info. I shop on ebay alot and its good to know they are counterfeiting hotrod parts. I already have a 6AL box but if mine craps out I'll have to be careful about a replacement or any replacement ignition parts now
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ClothSeats
Well, now the counterfeiter knows exactly what they need to change in order to make their units undiscernible from the real thing.
Funny, I thought the same thing but then how else can they let the community know if they bought a fake. I think this is a damned if you do and damned if you don't situation. Thanks to the OP for letting us know.
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Avoid the fakes and just buy from a reputable authorized dealer. That goes for everything.
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 11:17 AM
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There's nothing wrong with buying from a dealer, but people would like to save money. For the most part, buying through ebay, it works. Just that I was shocked to see this article. Even using the MSD logo too! Just couldn't accept seeing my Vette brothers getting taken. Hope MSD goes after them, but they're probably offshore.
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Old Oct 3, 2020 | 11:44 AM
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"Caveat Emptor"


It's not just MSD- I have run into several things that are knock offs over the past several years-

Unfortunately eBay has had a bunch of them-but if you do get in the middle of a knock-off transaction- you will get your money back...

Here's a good article on it-

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/ar...t-speed-parts/

Aeromotive - had a big problem a while back...

https://aeromotiveinc.com/counterfeit-sellers-on-ebay/





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My 6al has a big plug on the end of the box instead of being hard wired like in the picture. Is this bulletin old?
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Old Oct 4, 2020 | 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 7t9l82
My 6al has a big plug on the end of the box instead of being hard wired like in the picture. Is this bulletin old?
Your box, based on your description, is the newer version. I haven't seen anything on the newer version. So, you're probably safe.
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