Coil change to MSD
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Well Boosty gave me a good deal on used ones so i guess its all for the better. My engine bay is a nightmare right now so nothing could make that look pretty, but maybe when all the rust and leaks and creaks and groans are gone, I can focus on dressing it up and when I do, that and a CAI will be the first things......
MSD'* DO improve over stock. A smoother idle and slightly better pull through the midrange. You can also gap larger when going with colder plugs, benfiting in a more efficient burn for the L67'* that have pulley'd down.
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Originally Posted by willwren
MSD'* DO improve over stock. A smoother idle and slightly better pull through the midrange. You can also gap larger when going with colder plugs, benfiting in a more efficient burn for the L67'* that have pulley'd down.
Let me clarify this.
I had one coil fail. The other two checked out perfectly. I borrowed a coil from a local member (Jseabert). It checked out perfectly. I ran them for a week or two until the MSD'* arrived. I saw and felt and heard the difference almost immediately.
I had one coil fail. The other two checked out perfectly. I borrowed a coil from a local member (Jseabert). It checked out perfectly. I ran them for a week or two until the MSD'* arrived. I saw and felt and heard the difference almost immediately.
Originally Posted by willwren
Smoother idle and better pull through the midrange. Just as stated above. I'm not sure why Pat is spouting no difference.
Originally Posted by willwren
Smoother idle and better pull through the midrange. Just as stated above. I'm not sure why Pat is spouting no difference.
so if a S1 coil feels the same as a S2 coil that the MSD is supposed to be exactly like, why would you spend the extra cash to have red coils?
Because the MSD is a hotter coil, Pat. It'* been known to smooth things out as I posted for some time here. Have you ever run one?
Have you ever used different coils on anything other than really old plugs and wires (as I recall, you ran your plugs and wires for FAR too long, leaving you in a position to not notice a component change to begin with).
MSD coils will be felt. I gaurantee it. ESPECIALLY on a S1.
Have you ever used different coils on anything other than really old plugs and wires (as I recall, you ran your plugs and wires for FAR too long, leaving you in a position to not notice a component change to begin with).
MSD coils will be felt. I gaurantee it. ESPECIALLY on a S1.
I too am debating about replacing the coils on my "lowly" L27....I assume that since I haven't been able to find a set of 96+ L67 coils at any local yard, my best bet would be the MSD 8224s: any suggestions on where to shop for them?


