Ignition Question: Nology vs. MSD
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hey guys i have a question and a small decision here. Currently, I have a Nology Ignition on my car (coil, wires, spark amp). Lately I've been readin' some good stuff about MSD in these 944s. I am looking at an MSD 6A igntion unit and looking at some custom wires for it along with Blaster 2 coil. I am open to suggestions here. Should I keep my Nology or should it go? ![Confused](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Also a question about the wires. My uncle is good at sizing custom wire sets to cars and he'll have no problem sizing them for a Porsche 944. But, I have found Taylor 10.4 mm and 8mm wiresets already cut and sized from places like Huntley Racing and Speed Force Racing? Any suggestions? Thanks for reading I appreciate it
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Also a question about the wires. My uncle is good at sizing custom wire sets to cars and he'll have no problem sizing them for a Porsche 944. But, I have found Taylor 10.4 mm and 8mm wiresets already cut and sized from places like Huntley Racing and Speed Force Racing? Any suggestions? Thanks for reading I appreciate it
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I recently added an msd 6a and blaster 2 coil to my early 85 and the engine idles much smoother.I'm pleased with the msd unit. but having said that I can't tell you if it's because the old, stock coil was on it's last legs or if there is really a difference. I haven't used nology wires -so I can't help you but I would definately spend the cash for the msd.
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i got a msd 6btm for my sc project....so far it isnt installed so i cant help you on that but i will say that msd customer service sucks major donkey nuts.....
i had a part rattling in mine sent it back, they said nothing wrong with it and sent it back to me........i took the piece out....took a picture and sent it too them to find out what it is, never heard from them......
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i had a part rattling in mine sent it back, they said nothing wrong with it and sent it back to me........i took the piece out....took a picture and sent it too them to find out what it is, never heard from them......
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Originally Posted by Jfrahm
and MSD does not work at higher RPMs, it is more for cruise MPG.
That's the first I've heard of this as I know of a few people using MSD components at the track without problems. The Blaster 2 coil I'm using is working great so far.
Where did you hear that they don't work at higher rpms?
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MSD does not work at higher RPMs, it is more for cruise MPG.
I used a Crane HI-6S with an LX-91 coil and I was happy with it. If you have a Turbo with modifications (14+psi), you will certainly notice a difference in power. N/A cars won't benefit nearly as much...the mixture isn't as dense. But you might still notice something in terms of smoothness or willingness to rev.
I was wondering about trying either the Jacobs or the Nology stuff this time around. How do you like the Nology stuff?
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MSD's run in single spark mode over 3K RPM:
http://www.rocky-road.com/kickmsd.html
They 'work' over 3K RPMs but they do not do anything special, as far as I know. Maybe there is not enough time to strike more sparks, certainly not soon enough to matter.
-Joel.
http://www.rocky-road.com/kickmsd.html
They 'work' over 3K RPMs but they do not do anything special, as far as I know. Maybe there is not enough time to strike more sparks, certainly not soon enough to matter.
-Joel.
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Youll love the 6A/Blaster coil combo.
I'll recommend Clewett Engineering wires from Pelican. They "are 8mm, with a 2 layer silicone jacket, wrapped in a 1200 degree protective sleeve. This Spiral Core, resistor conductor wire provides EMI/RFI suppression for all ignition and engine management systems. The connector ends are even numbered to reduce confusion"
At $84 they are the best wires out there for our cars IMO.
I'll recommend Clewett Engineering wires from Pelican. They "are 8mm, with a 2 layer silicone jacket, wrapped in a 1200 degree protective sleeve. This Spiral Core, resistor conductor wire provides EMI/RFI suppression for all ignition and engine management systems. The connector ends are even numbered to reduce confusion"
At $84 they are the best wires out there for our cars IMO.
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After having removed the MSD Blaster coil and 6A I had in my car recently, because it had started to malfunction after less than a year, I think I can say with a fair bit of certainty that it did a whole lot of nothing. I am pretty sure the maintenance I performed on the car at the same time I installed all the MSD crap was responsible for any performance improvements the car experienced.
EDIT correction, I left the coil. I only removed the 6A ignition box
EDIT correction, I left the coil. I only removed the 6A ignition box
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on another note... i was told by "brian" at A. Bauer here in Oakland that they use Beru for plugs and wires; and he says that they are the most consistent on the market. For the NorCal dudes, that's Downtown Oakland (http://www.abauer.com/).