I have been looking into getting msd coils and wires for my car. I believe that the part number I am looking for as far as coils go is a 8224 and I need 3 correct? Also is there a wire set made specificly for this car? I just seen one on ebay for a 3.8 grand prix but it doesn't say the year, are the wires the same for series one and two, supercharged and NA? Also if I am going to do all this ignition changing, what can i exspect to gain? Any tips on plugs?

Thanks,
mrbell83

Please tell us what you are trying to gain by changing coils, wires and plugs.

Wires and plugs..I understand as normal maintenance, why the coils though.

Well i was told that msd coils make the care run better and more efficiently..........

The MSD coils produce a hotter spark than stock Coils. If your 1992 has the stock Magnavox ignition system, you will need to upgrade to a different ICM say from a 1993 Bonneville/Park Avenue. Magnavox ignition systems look very different from the 3 coil set up you see on most Bonnevilles (with the numbers printed on the coil pack itself)
I upgraded to MSD on my SSEi, very small difference, however, I need a much hotter spark under load and 11-12 lbs of boost.

First, what an ICM? Second, is this worth it? If so what do I need (start to finish) to get this installed and on the road?

ICM = Ignition Control Module.

If your coils look like this, then you are on the Type 2 ignition and wouldn't need an ICM.


Here'* a picture of an ICM. It is located directly below the coils and their bolts hold them to it and it to the mounting plate below.


Here'* the whole setup to swap from Magnavox to Type 2.
3 coils, mounting plate, ICM and bolts

Thanks Bill, I will look tonight when I get home, in any event will I notice a difference in performance? Is this worth it? I am sure that it is a better system than stock in any case.

If you have the system not pictured and swap to the pictured setup, yes you can notice a smoother idle and maybe a slightly snappier response.

Will you see a difference swapping up to MSD versus the coils pictured above...I doubt you'd feel any change. The difference of throwing a slightly more powerful spark in your application will be minimal at best.

Thanks for the info. Bill....