MSD ignitions

Titan · 08-04-2002, 04:13 PM

I was thinking about putting a 6-series MSD ignition in my 98' 5 speed...Any pros/cons...anybody out there w/ this system installed--what did you think?

98SteedaGT · 08-04-2002, 06:17 PM

From what I have heard and read, you won't see any difference on your car (other than lighter wallet), unless you have heavier mods. The factory packs and ignition work fine... I haven't looked at your car specs though, so if you are already topped out, then go for it.

Titan · 08-04-2002, 06:20 PM

98' 5-speed, k & n cool air kit, 3.73 gears, flows

98SteedaGT · 08-04-2002, 08:21 PM

I would say go with MAF/TB, TA, H/X pipe before you spend money on MSD box. You will see better results from those, than you will from the box... Any one else have a better opinion??? I've only had my stang for a little over a year...

Titan · 08-04-2002, 08:41 PM

MAF/TB, TA...what's that stuff (sorry, i'm a newbie to the mustangs abbr.)

98SteedaGT · 08-04-2002, 10:25 PM

MAF = Mass Air Flow Meter
TB = Throttle Body
TA = Timing Advance

other commonly used short hand

CAI = Cold Air Intake
CEL = Check Engine Light
MIL = Malfunction Indicator Light (aka CEL)

I can't think of any others right now

Badass_yellowGT · 08-06-2002, 09:00 PM

if you want to upgrade your igniton system and your almost stock
do this it`s what i did buy hight performance coil packs from accell with extremely low resistant wires mine are Holley lasershot 50ohm per foot and better spark plugs although some hate platinum plugs ahmm{hammer} i stick true to plain old platinum plugs i noticed a big difference after doing these mods i have a couple more mods to my engine than you but these should help .your total out of pocket exspence

coil packs 2 at $65.00 a piece =$175.00
holley laser shot wires 8 =$98.50
bosch platinum plugs 8=$48.26

total for all
$321.76

i have better fuel economy and better throttle responce and a bit more power and i`m ready for a dis system when i get money for it doing it first before the mods listed above would be a waste of money stock wires and coil packs suck

08-04-2002, 04:13 PM	#1
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	MSD ignitions I was thinking about putting a 6-series MSD ignition in my 98' 5 speed...Any pros/cons...anybody out there w/ this system installed--what did you think?

08-04-2002, 06:17 PM	#2
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	From what I have heard and read, you won't see any difference on your car (other than lighter wallet), unless you have heavier mods. The factory packs and ignition work fine... I haven't looked at your car specs though, so if you are already topped out, then go for it. __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

08-04-2002, 08:21 PM	#4
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	I would say go with MAF/TB, TA, H/X pipe before you spend money on MSD box. You will see better results from those, than you will from the box... Any one else have a better opinion??? I've only had my stang for a little over a year... __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

08-04-2002, 10:25 PM	#6
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	MAF = Mass Air Flow Meter TB = Throttle Body TA = Timing Advance other commonly used short hand CAI = Cold Air Intake CEL = Check Engine Light MIL = Malfunction Indicator Light (aka CEL) I can't think of any others right now __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

08-06-2002, 09:00 PM	#7
Badass_yellowGT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western,MA Posts: 254	if you want to upgrade your igniton system and your almost stock do this it`s what i did buy hight performance coil packs from accell with extremely low resistant wires mine are Holley lasershot 50ohm per foot and better spark plugs although some hate platinum plugs ahmm{hammer} i stick true to plain old platinum plugs i noticed a big difference after doing these mods i have a couple more mods to my engine than you but these should help .your total out of pocket exspence coil packs 2 at $65.00 a piece =$175.00 holley laser shot wires 8 =$98.50 bosch platinum plugs 8=$48.26 total for all $321.76 i have better fuel economy and better throttle responce and a bit more power and i`m ready for a dis system when i get money for it doing it first before the mods listed above would be a waste of money stock wires and coil packs suck __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #55 For My car Specs Click the Home page link http://www.badassyellowgt.50g.com/

08-04-2002, 06:20 PM	#3
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	98' 5-speed, k & n cool air kit, 3.73 gears, flows

08-04-2002, 08:41 PM	#5
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	MAF/TB, TA...what's that stuff (sorry, i'm a newbie to the mustangs abbr.)

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