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MSD DIS 2vs4

Old 12-19-2004, 06:29 PM
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Im new to upgrading big peices of ignition, which one is best for my mods (including future mods listed)
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dis-2 is the same as a dis-4, but dis2 is only for 4cyls. dis-4 will do 6 or 8cyl
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I believe the DIS-4 only does 6cyl. I don't believe there is anything for 8cyl.. but I could be wrong. It has been a while since I have looked at ignition components.


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MSD Digital DIS-2 - PN 6211
(Designed for 4-cylinder engines with two coil packs.)

MSD Digital DIS-4 - PN 6215
(Designed for use on 6 or 8-cylinder engines with three or four coil packs.)
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AHHHHH that would make it a bit more obvios....thanks bru
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Originally Posted by opensourceguy
I believe the DIS-4 only does 6cyl. I don't believe there is anything for 8cyl.. but I could be wrong. It has been a while since I have looked at ignition components.


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most hardcore V8'* use DIS-4
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so if im correct then I need to get the DIS 4 unit itself pn#MSD 62152
the coil adapter pn#MSD 8878 and the tach adaptors pn# MSD 8912 (x2) and this would be the complete system......if so anyone got about $470 layin around they can lend me??? LOL (just spent all my money on those damm rockers now I still gotta finish the intercooler and the ignition im not made out of money here JEEZ ) oh well may have to wait to get that check in april before the ignition gets complete
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Bon - You don't need a tach adapter, and the coil pack adapters are only to make the install easier.

Gameover - I'd say most "hardcore" racers would use the 7 series, as thats what they're designed for. Reference: http://www.msdignition.com/ignition_15.htm
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ok sry but if they do a budget build up they will
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GAMEOVER: the DIS boxes are for Distributor-less engines. The 7 Series, and Digital 8, are for the hardcore racers, because the majority of them, have distributor-equiped engines. Even Nitro Burning Dragsters have Magnetoes [sp?].


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