Ignitions

GodStang · 02-25-2002, 06:10 PM

If you get a MSD ignition like the 6A or 6AL can you use the same if you put a new engine in like if you go from a 3.8 to a 5.0 or 5.0 to a 5.8 or 5.0 to 4.6 you get the idea. I want to get the MSD 6A but I may change engines. Can it change with the engine or do you need a whole new one.

chris91LX · 02-25-2002, 11:32 PM

I'm pretty sure you can, the listing say's that it is good for 4, 6 and 8 cylinder cars. I wouldn't think the ignition would change that dramatically, and there is no seperate model for differen't size engines i've been able to find.

You can ask MSD direct, might be your best bet for specifics.

http://www.msdignition.com/

Roadwarrior5.0 · 02-26-2002, 10:29 AM

The MSD 6a is compatible with near any engine mustang came with, although im not 100%sure about the 4.6's. As for the MSD 6AL, because of the rev limiter it comes with it requires you to cut 1 or 2 wires for v6's and 4cyl cars respectively. for the V8 you leave all the wire intact. If you previously cut the wires for a 4 cyl or v6 all you have to do is tie the wires back together. Just in case you didnt know you will probably need to get a tach adapter or a new tach if you dont allready have one.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 02-26-2002, 11:08 AM

I dont think you can use it with the 4.6 because they are distributorless. I think that is why they made the DIS-4. Thats what it is advertised for at least.

Later

02-25-2002, 06:10 PM	#1
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	Ignitions If you get a MSD ignition like the 6A or 6AL can you use the same if you put a new engine in like if you go from a 3.8 to a 5.0 or 5.0 to a 5.8 or 5.0 to 4.6 you get the idea. I want to get the MSD 6A but I may change engines. Can it change with the engine or do you need a whole new one. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

02-25-2002, 11:32 PM	#2
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	I'm pretty sure you can, the listing say's that it is good for 4, 6 and 8 cylinder cars. I wouldn't think the ignition would change that dramatically, and there is no seperate model for differen't size engines i've been able to find. You can ask MSD direct, might be your best bet for specifics. http://www.msdignition.com/ Last edited by chris91LX; 02-26-2002 at 01:24 AM..

02-26-2002, 10:29 AM	#3
Roadwarrior5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 17	The MSD 6a is compatible with near any engine mustang came with, although im not 100%sure about the 4.6's. As for the MSD 6AL, because of the rev limiter it comes with it requires you to cut 1 or 2 wires for v6's and 4cyl cars respectively. for the V8 you leave all the wire intact. If you previously cut the wires for a 4 cyl or v6 all you have to do is tie the wires back together. Just in case you didnt know you will probably need to get a tach adapter or a new tach if you dont allready have one. __________________ 1982 Red GT Performer RPM Heads, Performer RPM air gap intake, Performer 600cfm carb holley blue pump, DF clutch, 8.8"w/3.08 posi, and many more.

02-26-2002, 11:08 AM	#4
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I dont think you can use it with the 4.6 because they are distributorless. I think that is why they made the DIS-4. Thats what it is advertised for at least. Later __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

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