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Old May 26, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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Default MSD box = lower E.T.s ?

I have a 95 383 LT-1. I'm considering a MSD. Has anyone seen a definite improvement in E.T.s Someone told me that a MSD would shorten the life of my optispark considerably. My optispark only has 3,000 miles on it. Not a major consideration because the car is for pleasure, and only gets about 6,000 miles a year.

Is the MSD worth the money?

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Old May 27, 2003 | 08:37 AM
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from what i have heard, nobody can actually tell the difference. I would spend the money on somthing else!
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Old May 27, 2003 | 11:33 PM
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:iagree:
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Old May 28, 2003 | 12:20 AM
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I also agree.. I dont think you really need a "HOT" ignition unless you are running a high compression moter, & or turning very high RPM or NO2
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Old May 28, 2003 | 01:58 AM
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On my 10.40 Mopar race car nothing except plug life!
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Old May 28, 2003 | 02:59 AM
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It was good for 2tenths on my 87.MSD box , Super coil pak works. :thumbs:
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Old May 28, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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why don't you put one on that blu beast if they work?
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Old May 28, 2003 | 02:25 PM
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MC didn't your MOM ever tell you not to SAS your TEACHER :smash: :_dupe: THats one of the reasons my 87 coupe ran 1/4mi :13.31@ 103mph and your 86 pace ran 13.90s. :thumbs: :lol: :lol: :yesnod: :lolg: :lolg: :lol: :lol: :lolg: :thumbs: LS1 have two coils packs and they fire as good as any aftermarket system. MSD has a unit for the LS1 but it cost $600+ and it's has not proven to be worth the Loot.

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