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Engine MSD Iginition systems?

Discussion in 'Powertrain' started by Silver_Nitrate, Jun 24, 2004.

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    Silver_Nitrate New Member

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    MSD Iginition systems?

    Are they worth getting to reduce the lag on an automatic car? Anybody used them before? any comments?
    Silver_Nitrate, Jun 24, 2004
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    vortex Well-Known Member

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    I don't see how it'll solve your problem... an auto is going to lag no matter what. :)
    vortex, Jun 25, 2004
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    well according to my friend who had one, he said that its like an amplifier to boost more spark to burn the excess gasses that are being recycled in the engine which causes the lag. so I'm not sure if its worth getting.
    Silver_Nitrate, Jun 25, 2004
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    i heard msd productz dont work on rollas...or @least the 98-04s....in general the 1zz motor
    RollaRyder1103, Jun 26, 2004
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    they don't and they're a waste of money 2
    Azn_SpICe, Jun 26, 2004
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    um.... that's all it is.... just something to make the spark stronger.... mine is a waste... it's caused me problems as well.....
    toyotaspeed90, Jun 26, 2004
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    cool I gotcha. Maybe I'll just get iridium or platinum plugs to make the ride a little smoother. any recommendations?
    Silver_Nitrate, Jun 26, 2004
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    no.... they work just fine...... mine is a waste because the car is n/a and has no greater use for it.... i will probably pull it out of the ae92 and run it in the aw11 when i turbo it.... just like i did for the adjustable FPR i took out of the ae92 as well
    toyotaspeed90, Jun 26, 2004
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    I think the MSD is a great idea for my 2T-C with a single coil and a distributor-- but the modern TDI gives each spark plug its own coil, hard to improve on that, really...
    AlaricD, Jun 26, 2004
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    I'm j/w where can i buy some MSD stuff for my 95 corolla????...
    corolla_racer, Jun 27, 2004
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    advance auto parts should have it, they are pretty much universal but get the MSD 6A since its the safest to use and works with 4 cylinders.
    Silver_Nitrate, Jun 27, 2004
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    Now that I have the MSD spark plug wires do I have to get an MSD distributor cap also since it wont fit the stock cap. Do I also need to put an MSD ignition coil?
    ::>for my '93 1.8L
    triune530, Jun 28, 2004
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    um.... what msd spark plug wires did you get? i'll check... i might have a 4/7a-fe cap that has removable wires (as in, you could use the msd wires)...... i'll sell it for like $10 if i have it (like 6 months old)
    toyotaspeed90, Jun 28, 2004
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