@ what WHP do U need MSD?
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@ what WHP do U need MSD?
Before I sell my all my MSD ignition stuff I'd like to know. I tried doing a search but didn't find an answer. I've heard the stock ignition is good up to 20 PSI of boost. Is this true? It didn't seem to make a bit of difference on my C5 motor (stock internels) when I ran 10 PSI on a JRSC make 260 WHP. But going to a built turbo motor & looking to make around 400 to 450 WHP will I need to keep it?
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Re: @ what WHP do U need MSD? (HYREV2NR)
The stock honda ignition "from my understanding" is able to handle 4-500 WHP. Its the revs that are the prob. above 9500 or somthing. An external coil is never a bad idea IMO
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Re: @ what WHP do U need MSD? (Widebody1)
Above 9500 you're going to want to be moving to a COP setup mainly because a distributor starts to get inaccurate at such high RPM levels.
Mase, Boosted-Hybrid, and others have tuned cars to 600+ WHP on stock ignition systems. I think that car mase just did @ 730 WHP was running a stock ignition system.
Mase, Boosted-Hybrid, and others have tuned cars to 600+ WHP on stock ignition systems. I think that car mase just did @ 730 WHP was running a stock ignition system.
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I've heard from several sources that installing an MSD external coil really was more than sufficeint for even a boosted motor. If I need it I'll use it &, if I don't then I need to sell it.
Afterall I don't plan on spinning the motor past 9K @ the extreem.
Modified by HYREV2NR at 8:11 PM 5/5/2006
Afterall I don't plan on spinning the motor past 9K @ the extreem.
Modified by HYREV2NR at 8:11 PM 5/5/2006
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HYREV2NR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've heard from several sources that installing an MSD external coil really was more than sufficeint for even a boosted motor. If I need it I'll use it &, if I don't then I need to sell it.
Afterall I don't plan on spinning the motor past 9K @ the extreem.
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The thing about all boosted engine is "the more spark, the better"... The OEM ignition could handle lots of power, but it doesn't mean the engine cannot benefit from better spark. That's also why folks who convert to DIS, or running M&W setups do gain power and response as well as a much smoother running engine.
You can start off with running the MSD cap, rotor and a SS coil. That's one of the most simple yet reliable setups I've seen and is very less likely to fail. I'd stay away from the 6A boxes or Digital 6 boxes because some of them burn through ignitors, some burn out the actual MSD box.
Afterall I don't plan on spinning the motor past 9K @ the extreem.
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The thing about all boosted engine is "the more spark, the better"... The OEM ignition could handle lots of power, but it doesn't mean the engine cannot benefit from better spark. That's also why folks who convert to DIS, or running M&W setups do gain power and response as well as a much smoother running engine.
You can start off with running the MSD cap, rotor and a SS coil. That's one of the most simple yet reliable setups I've seen and is very less likely to fail. I'd stay away from the 6A boxes or Digital 6 boxes because some of them burn through ignitors, some burn out the actual MSD box.
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Well I've had the SCI MSD box for 6 years. Not used but a fraction of that time & had zero problems w/ it. I have Hondata to keep the rpm's in check so theres no need for a complex ignition box. Thanks for the reply. 
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tony the Tiger »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The thing about all boosted engine is "the more spark, the better"... The OEM ignition could handle lots of power, but it doesn't mean the engine cannot benefit from better spark. That's also why folks who convert to DIS, or running M&W setups do gain power and response as well as a much smoother running engine.
You can start off with running the MSD cap, rotor and a SS coil. That's one of the most simple yet reliable setups I've seen and is very less likely to fail. I'd stay away from the 6A boxes or Digital 6 boxes because some of them burn through ignitors, some burn out the actual MSD box.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tony the Tiger »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The thing about all boosted engine is "the more spark, the better"... The OEM ignition could handle lots of power, but it doesn't mean the engine cannot benefit from better spark. That's also why folks who convert to DIS, or running M&W setups do gain power and response as well as a much smoother running engine.
You can start off with running the MSD cap, rotor and a SS coil. That's one of the most simple yet reliable setups I've seen and is very less likely to fail. I'd stay away from the 6A boxes or Digital 6 boxes because some of them burn through ignitors, some burn out the actual MSD box.
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