Msd

[Brian Hood]

Good evening everyone!

I am seeking an opinion. Any input would be helpful and appreciated.
I have an MSD box and a OE distributor for an electronic ignition. If I choose to run the MSD box, will this be an upgrade from a OE Mopar module? I've noticed a GM style HEI distributor for Mopar. It seem simple enough as it is a 1 wire hook up. Has anyone used these v. a standard Mopar ignition? With one do you like the best?

 

[Bulldozer]

i am using the HEI 8 pin module and e-coil. i ditched all that mopar ballast and EI box and never looked back. take a look

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=203055&highlight=hei

 

[pjc360]

yes the msd would be an improvement over the mopar ignition and the hei ignition in my opinion

 

[mrdodge69]

Running a MSD 6AL, Pro-Billet Dist. & a Blaster 2 coil, in my Dart. 2 freinds running the same setup in another Dart & a 74 Duster. Also another freind you has had nothing but problems with factory ignition is switching to same setup.

 

[TrailBeast]

My honest oppinion since you already have the MSD would be to use that since it is already there, and to use your existing electronics until you can get the $100 MSD replacement pickup for the distributor that has a rev limiter built into it.

If you didn't have the MSD system already, then I would suggest on of the HEI systems I build.
www.classichei.com

 

[BillGrissom]

Yes, the MSD would be an upgrade. It will let you lose the ballast resistor and run a better coil. You can open your plug gap more. However, read the instructions carefully, since might be true with really old MSD boxes.

Many people use the $45 ready-to-run HEI distributor on their small blocks and report good results. A few had "no spark" issues, but I think that was always a wiring problem.