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Is an MSD external coil worth the $$$?

Discussion in 'Interior, Audio, Electrical' started by dcinaustin, Jan 18, 2008.

  1. dcinaustin

    dcinaustin Member

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    I was thinking of getting a MSD external coil with a cap and rotor and was wondering if its worth the $100+ dollars I'll be spending on it?

    I have NGK 9mm wires and NGK platinum plugs.

    Any input would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  2. CLUTCHONE

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    You Decide...

    On a stock engine, this upgrade will probably not do much. :poke:


    In a boosted, sprayed, or high compression application, the extra voltage along with the capacity of the larger coil will yield more consistent power output.

    The larger coil will allow for better recovery after a discharge. After the coil discharges, it has to build it's electric field back up for the next spark. High rpm applications will definitely need a bigger coil to ensure that the spark is steady and consistent. Ideally, having separate coils for each plug is the most advantageous, but for the sake of a good, low cost upgrade, the external coil conversion will work very well. :)


    The Install Link
     
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  3. dcinaustin

    dcinaustin Member

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    Hey thanks man!

    My cars not boosted but I think I'm going to do it anyway I'll post once I get it and install it, to let others know if there was any change.

    Thanks for the install link too!
     
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  4. Chaos Performance

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    yeah msd is the best in ignition stuff so that was a good choice and like clutch said if u have more air an fuel going into the combustion chamber then u will need a bigger hotter spark to burn it all an make more power
     
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    clutch summed it up :thumbup:

    i like running a hotter ignition just for reliability purposes but there isnt really any major benefit on an otherwise stock engine.
     
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    I think I might just get a new internal coil and a new rotor and cap insted because $100+ is alot of cash to me and I'd hate to waste that much $$$ on a upgrade that won't do much.

    Thanks for the input.
     
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    yeah a basic tune up with wires cap and rotor will always help too
     
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    if its on a honda...i know whip factory proved that using oem ignition for a set up under 400whp works the best
     
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