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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 11:44 PM
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Is this even possible? Or does the PCM control too much sh**?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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nothing a google can't solve I suppose...

http://msdignition.com/Products/Igni...n_Control.aspx

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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 02:31 AM
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HVC Coil $125: http://www.jegs.com/i/MSD+Ignition/121/8252/10002/-1

Digital 6 Ignition $175: http://www.jegs.com/i/MSD-Ignition/1...oductId=747792

Direct link: http://msdignition.com/Products/Igni...n_Control.aspx

42,000 volt multi-spark for $300? Tack it onto the bill with the $250 methanol injection, I say

I am determined to go 8.99 or faster with a V6. I'd like to hit the 8.70's to have a little safety buffer. Get the line-lock/delay box system figured out, and I have a daily driver that can run Super Pro competitively. haha

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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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How is our tachs getting the signal? I dont want to wire another or this one into the dash, please say some sensor please so we dont need to wire that.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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looks like a total PITA to install on a 2000 3.9L haha
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Dakota Greg
How is our tachs getting the signal? I dont want to wire another or this one into the dash, please say some sensor please so we dont need to wire that.
If you buy the right harness, it should be plug and play.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Wes Garrett
looks like a total PITA to install on a 2000 3.9L haha
It's not. You literally plug the stock coil harness into the MSD, MSD into it's own coil, then resume normal operation. It's a 4 wire connection.
 
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Originally Posted by Dakota Greg
How is our tachs getting the signal? I dont want to wire another or this one into the dash, please say some sensor please so we dont need to wire that.
Cam sensor in the distributor I believe
 
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If you install the MSD box be ready to replace the dist cap and rotor every 8-10K because it will burn them up. Been there...done that! No more MSD for me.
 
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Originally Posted by bwdakrt
If you install the MSD box be ready to replace the dist cap and rotor every 8-10K because it will burn them up. Been there...done that! No more MSD for me.
I'm not even worried about it. I only log 100 miles a week to school/work and back, so a once-a-year $20 maintenance isn't a big issue.
 
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