MSD e curve-Worth it?

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1973Barracuda

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Unfortunately read about the e-curve in a recent rag. Did some research on it but haven't found that much. Is it worth the bucks? Those that have it how is the reliability? Thoughts?

Jason
 
They're awesome, I have one for my 340, they have rev limiter built and are easy to adjust.
 
I am really debating if this product is worth the money or not. I like the idea of being able to manipulate the timing curve etc. A little nervous about the circuit boards as far as reliability goes. But it would be so nice not to have to weld,file, and go thru those motions to set the total timing. But $365? On the fence.
 
Do you think it possibly help HP wise or just ease of setting timing?
 
It might be a tad more stable at say 7,000 rpm's, its more so just to make life easier. I have one and glad I brought it.

Is it worth almost $400, nope but this whole car hobby cost more than it should, IMO
 
1973Barracuda said:
Do you think it possibly help HP wise or just ease of setting timing?
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You probably wouldn't see a big improvement unless your current ignition system isn't in good shape or not tuned right for your engine. From what I've read it looks like it's mainly easier to set up and fine tune.
 
dodge freak said:
It might be a tad more stable at say 7,000 rpm's, its more so just to make life easier. I have one and glad I brought it.

Is it worth almost $400, nope but this whole car hobby cost more than it should, IMO
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Yup,costs x2 what it should because it's a mopar.
 
Yeah well mopar/chrysler went almost bankrupted in 1980 and dropped all the V8 rear wheel drive cars expect those police style cars they made til 1989. Government was saying V8's cars are a thing of the past and required chrysler to build better fuel economy cars that less people wanted.

If Mopar didn't run out of money, I'm sure they had some nice 2 doors V8 cars planed and designed for the 80's and 90's. If the 318 and 360's been left alone--same heads and used in sport cars till 2000 maybe longer, we be more like Chevy.

So blame the fat cats running chrysler in to the ground in the 70's not the part makers. Volume drives down costs.
 
It doesnt hurt to use and MSD box, but you dont have to use a box if you dont want to.
 
Do you need and ignition box of any sort, stock, etc? If this thing just needs power and ground that would be nice.
 
fcm42000 said:
Do you need and ignition box of any sort, stock, etc? If this thing just needs power and ground that would be nice.
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1970Duster just answered your question but I'll answer it again. It does not need a box or module. It is a stand alone system that only requires power and a coil.
 
fcm42000 said:
Do you need and ignition box of any sort, stock, etc? If this thing just needs power and ground that would be nice.
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No box, just a coil.....I'm going to try mine without a box on the 408, but haven't fired her up yet.....:bball:

Rickster
 
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