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Old 04-17-2001, 05:10 AM   #1
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Haven't decided on a good ignition system for my pony. Please help me choose between the 2 I have narrowed it down to. MSD-8500 or the Crane Cams Hi-6s ignition and coil Ford Performance Kit. Thanks in advance.
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Old 04-17-2001, 07:52 PM   #2
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I would recommend the MSD 6AL. I did a lot of research on ignition systems. Everything I read and everyone in the know I spoke to said to go with it. I love it.....good price too.
Good luck with your choice.

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Old 04-18-2001, 12:34 PM   #3
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jacobs prostreets pak all the way. dr jacobs wrote THE book on ignitions. (my 2 cents)

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Old 04-18-2001, 12:40 PM   #4
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Go with the MSD6AL, as it is very upgradable and expandable. The Jacobs ignition is good, but they don't last long, as I've seen 4 systems on mustangs that each didn't last more than a year.
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Old 04-19-2001, 11:53 AM   #5
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Get an MSD 6 AL, I have a few buddies using it for their cars, and it really works well.
It has three different intensity sparks that it delivers depending on RPM's. Plus the easy swap in and out rev pills.

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Old 04-20-2001, 03:07 AM   #6
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I've got an MSD 6A (just like the AL without the limiter)and I'm very happy with it. I've heard of the Crane's having some serious problems (like catching fire) in the past.

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Old 04-20-2001, 03:41 AM   #7
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Stay away from Jacobs. They are crap. They advertise a 17 HP increase and 22 increase in torque on a stock 5.0 engine with their ignition system..lol. If you believe that, do I have a deal for you...

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Old 04-20-2001, 09:02 PM   #8
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Jacobs = Junk

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