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msd coils
just a quick question, does anyone have the details on the msd coils for the ls2 ? longer duration ? hotter spark ? recommended plug gap, etc.
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The stock coils work...
Let me ask you this, If you start a forest fire with a match or blow torch,doesn't the fire still start? If you think increased voltage will make the flame propagation travel any faster across the quinch area in a highly compressed enviroment, I think you're mistaken. MSD makes quality products. There coils are just as good as factory. All of the great tunners in this country making 700+ HP blown cars use the stock factory coil. If they thought MSD coils would make a big improvement, believe me they would be using them. BTW there about $800 a set. That's half way to a cam and spring install which will make you a lot more power. My .02 cents
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Originally Posted by andreas g.
Let me ask you this, If you start a forest fire with a match or blow torch,doesn't the fire still start? If you think increased voltage will make the flame propagation travel any faster across the quinch area in a highly compressed enviroment, I think you're mistaken. MSD makes quality products. There coils are just as good as factory. All of the great tunners in this country making 700+ HP blown cars use the stock factory coil. If they thought MSD coils would make a big improvement, believe me they would be using them. BTW there about $800 a set. That's half way to a cam and spring install which will make you a lot more power. My .02 cents
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MSD provides multiple spark.............. but you are fine with the stock units.
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Originally Posted by Tommy D
MSD provides multiple spark.............. but you are fine with the stock units.
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From: Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Originally Posted by I1uluz
That is only an lower RPM's, higher the RPM less time for multiple sparks. Also I've made over 700RWHP using stock coils without an ignition problem. I think I could find something that would give me more bang for the buck than some purty red coils that will be hidden under the covers.
I Agree. Only good for looks if you have exposed fuel rails. No HP increase. I would love to have a set but $ spent best elsewhere.
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My experience with aftermarket coils are with a BMW, not a corvette. That being said, they were expensive and not worth the money. There was no noticeable improvement and in fact, I had to remove them because of faulty design which caused extreme radio interference. Sold them after 100 miles of use for about a third of what I paid for them. YMMV
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From: stafford country, va. Avatar: Me on turn 3 @ Bristol (The World's Fastest Half-Mile)
Originally Posted by John Shiels
if they are like their wires look out. Waste of money unless you have tons!
the msd 6a box i used on my camaro was excellent, i was just wondering if their 'coil packs' were any good.
i never did find a good coil for that setup, in the camaro, i kept burning them up. the last one msd blaster, seems to be holding up but i had a problem of others 'boiling' and 'leaking' oil.
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Originally Posted by Zig
i i never did find a good coil for that setup, in the camaro, i kept burning them up. the last one msd blaster, seems to be holding up but i had a problem of others 'boiling' and 'leaking' oil.
Funny you should mention that... burned up three Crane Coils on my Camaro... went back to something non-cdi coil... but the Crane Hi6 multispark was excellent...
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Originally Posted by black05c6z51
ne one used them or we just bench racing here....they sure look cool!!
Just like John's wire post, if the stock ones are working then there is nothing to be gained by buying "better" wires.
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Originally Posted by andreas g.
Let me ask you this, If you start a forest fire with a match or blow torch,doesn't the fire still start? If you think increased voltage will make the flame propagation travel any faster across the quinch area in a highly compressed enviroment, I think you're mistaken. MSD makes quality products. There coils are just as good as factory. All of the great tunners in this country making 700+ HP blown cars use the stock factory coil. If they thought MSD coils would make a big improvement, believe me they would be using them. BTW there about $800 a set. That's half way to a cam and spring install which will make you a lot more power. My .02 cents
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but with the muti spark couldn't you possibly see better drivability down in the lower rpms.... i understand the if the wire works don't replace it idea but if you dont try it you can't say it don't work. i agree a 7 mm wire to a 8.5 will not add hp but this is diffrent if you ask me. i mean my headers worked but they are still in the corner
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Originally Posted by black05c6z51
but with the muti spark couldn't you possibly see better drivability down in the lower rpms.... i understand the if the wire works don't replace it idea but if you dont try it you can't say it don't work. i agree a 7 mm wire to a 8.5 will not add hp but this is diffrent if you ask me. i mean my headers worked but they are still in the corner
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From: Carencro LA
Originally Posted by Zig
just a quick question, does anyone have the details on the msd coils for the ls2 ? longer duration ? hotter spark ? recommended plug gap, etc.
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From: stafford country, va. Avatar: Me on turn 3 @ Bristol (The World's Fastest Half-Mile)
Originally Posted by mr 35th
I say go ahead and buy em. Probably help you out that tm problem you have.
tm problem, more like traction problem.