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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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ok so heres the question. I have A 1994 Del sol with a B18B1. i would like to install msd but im not sure wich box to go with what would be the easiest way?
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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btw heres some pics of the motor


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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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also if u notice anything missing or wrong with the motor that i over looked lemme kno
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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the best box to go with is the msd sci box with the blaster ss coil.

and if you want i have that setup for sale with a brand new coil wire. pm me
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Clean engine bay. If your'e driving it you may consider plugging the hole in the a/c compressor to keep moister and road debris out. Any aftermarket ignition sytem is about the same as far as ease of install but a few are a little closer to plug and play than others. I run an Accel sytem That was basically p&p.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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see im looking to do just the msd box and the 2 step i dont need a fancy box or an external coil but i dont kno wich one i can do that with. wich box should i get without having to use an external coil?
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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sorry but accel msd all the other ignition systems are trash, you dont need one. would hate to see that clean bay get filled up with usless junk.

honda ignition is great. good for more power then you'll ever come close to making. that is unless you plan on making 800+ hp

save the money keep the bay clean. and you dont need a two step, seriously tho why do you want one?
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nub &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Clean engine bay. If your'e driving it you may consider plugging the hole in the a/c compressor to keep moister and road debris out. Any aftermarket ignition sytem is about the same as far as ease of install but a few are a little closer to plug and play than others. I run an Accel sytem That was basically p&p.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thx man and yeah i plan on removing it i just havnt had time latley the car came like that
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by THC07 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sorry but accel msd all the other ignition systems are trash, you dont need one. would hate to see that clean bay get filled up with usless junk.

honda ignition is great. good for more power then you'll ever come close to making. that is unless you plan on making 800+ hp

save the money keep the bay clean
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the box wont be mounted in the engine bay ive had 3 friends msd boxes get stolen mine will be hidden in the cab of the car under the dash
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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i did an msd coil alone and felt a huge difference. i didnt bother with a box since im not really up in the horsepower range. try doing just a coil w/o a box first and maybe save some money. and if the box makes a bigger difference let me know so i can look into one.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 03:28 AM
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im not looking into it for horsepower i just want to install an msd box without an external coil so i can install the 2 step modulator
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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shelton? i live there too!

listen ive been in this **** for like 8 years now, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY

if you want a 2 step by a chipped ecu that has it! youll end up regreting buyin that msd crap, trust been there done that.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by the jdmchop &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">been there done that.</TD></TR></TABLE>

as have I. why do you want a two step? for fun? if so then the Chipped launch control will be fine. its a fuel cut not an ignition cut like the msd 2 step, fuel cuts are a bit slower, but from the looks you dont really need one.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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yeah but id rather not mess with my ecu just leave it like it is i have a buncha friends with msd and theres no probs with theirs its just food for thought right now i still need to save i just wanna know wich box would be best for a non external coil and using the 2 step mosulator box
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by the jdmchop &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">shelton? i live there too!

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were in shelton what ur car look like i mighta seen it round
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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you can wire in a msd 2 step without a box like this



but if you want a box the msd sci-L the l stands for launch
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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that would be great could you tell me how that is done if i can save money on this itd be great
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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i don't think you are listening ...unless you are building the motor with more compression or shooting to make some serious power DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pumafeet10 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i don't think you are listening ...unless you are building the motor with more compression or shooting to make some serious power DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!</TD></TR></TABLE>

ok if you read what i said i am not doing this for a gain of power i am doing this solely for the purpose to have the 2 step launch control im not trying to gain anything out of it all i wanna know is what box to buy but no one can seem to tell me that
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1994delsolLS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

ok if you read what i said i am not doing this for a gain of power i am doing this solely for the purpose to have the 2 step launch control im not trying to gain anything out of it all i wanna know is what box to buy but no one can seem to tell me that</TD></TR></TABLE>

honestly how hard do you think you can launch the car with stock mounts? it won't spectacular. or is this just purely for show on your launch??(rice move)
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 03:55 AM
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hold the gas at 4.5k and pop the clutch when the light turns green or just get a chipped ecu. the msd setup you want will cost you over $100 , a chipped ecu wont.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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ok you don't want to gain any power but you want to be able to launch as quickly as possible? You are saying you want to buy it for no reason thats what we are getting at.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by THC07 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sorry but accel msd all the other ignition systems are trash, you dont need one. would hate to see that clean bay get filled up with usless junk.

honda ignition is great. good for more power then you'll ever come close to making. that is unless you plan on making 800+ hp

save the money keep the bay clean. and you dont need a two step, seriously tho why do you want one?
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yup, highly unlikely that you'll be blowing out your spark so there's no reason to "upgrade" to the MSD stuff.

save your money dood.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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you sound like a ricer with too much money
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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no not too much money i have to save for it

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