Which ignition to buy?

taurus3298 · 05-16-2001, 08:35 AM

Any thoughts on which ignition system to go with for street use. I notice a lot of folks run the MSD 6AL. I like the numbers on the Jacobs system but it is a bit pricey. What about Crane or Holley? Any help would be appreciated.

Stang Runner · 05-16-2001, 08:46 AM

Do NOT buy a Acell 300+ it was cool for about 400 Miles then I got stuck on the road with a car that did not go!!! I the in side got messed up. Dont get That ACELL 300+

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1988 LX 5.0 2.73 Gears, MAC Control arms, Steal Mounts, Mac Headers, X-pipe W\cats, Edelbrock cat\back, Ram air, K&N. MM Brake System Upgrade Package, MM Front Grip Package,H&R sport spings

Chevyguy · 05-16-2001, 12:24 PM

I have my FMS blue wires and an Accel cap running now just waiting for more juice. The MSD is old school but works fine if you dont mind the RPM chips. I am really curious about the Crane Hi-6 perhaps with the MSD TFI style coil. But for now I still have the original coil and TFI module. Anyone actually notice a performance improvment?? Maybe some before and after 1/4 times??

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links
88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car My two Notchbacks

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage
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86GT · 05-16-2001, 06:19 PM

The MSD6AL would be your best bet, its fairly inexpensive, easily upgradeable and very reliable. I would have gone that route had I not got an excellent deal on my Accel 300+ system, which I will say has 5,500kms on it now without so much as a hiccup. The Jacobs won't last long, so don't go with it.

DirtKing · 05-17-2001, 05:25 PM

I've had my jacobs for 5 years of very hard use and it works great. They cost more because you actually get a different coil. most of the other brands basically just slap a sticker on theirs.

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88LX notch, Speedpro EFI Procharged!

Five0 · 05-17-2001, 07:13 PM

I have a digital 6+ and I love it; and it has no rpm chips. It has dials you can turn to adjust the rpm settings or anything else.

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James Cox
nochevy@hotmail.com
1991 Mustang LX
12.565 @109.38mph 1.764 60ft

05-16-2001, 08:35 AM	#1
taurus3298 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio,USA Posts: 13	Which ignition to buy? Any thoughts on which ignition system to go with for street use. I notice a lot of folks run the MSD 6AL. I like the numbers on the Jacobs system but it is a bit pricey. What about Crane or Holley? Any help would be appreciated.

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05-16-2001, 08:46 AM	#2
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Do NOT buy a Acell 300+ it was cool for about 400 Miles then I got stuck on the road with a car that did not go!!! I the in side got messed up. Dont get That ACELL 300+ ------------------ 1988 LX 5.0 2.73 Gears, MAC Control arms, Steal Mounts, Mac Headers, X-pipe W\cats, Edelbrock cat\back, Ram air, K&N. MM Brake System Upgrade Package, MM Front Grip Package,H&R sport spings

05-16-2001, 12:24 PM	#3
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	I have my FMS blue wires and an Accel cap running now just waiting for more juice. The MSD is old school but works fine if you dont mind the RPM chips. I am really curious about the Crane Hi-6 perhaps with the MSD TFI style coil. But for now I still have the original coil and TFI module. Anyone actually notice a performance improvment?? Maybe some before and after 1/4 times?? ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links 88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage <A HREF="http://www.chevellepages.com/folingo" TARGET=_blank>www.chevellepages.

05-16-2001, 06:19 PM	#4
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	The MSD6AL would be your best bet, its fairly inexpensive, easily upgradeable and very reliable. I would have gone that route had I not got an excellent deal on my Accel 300+ system, which I will say has 5,500kms on it now without so much as a hiccup. The Jacobs won't last long, so don't go with it.

05-17-2001, 05:25 PM	#5
DirtKing Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: brooklyn center,mn,USA Posts: 169	I've had my jacobs for 5 years of very hard use and it works great. They cost more because you actually get a different coil. most of the other brands basically just slap a sticker on theirs. ------------------ 88LX notch, Speedpro EFI Procharged!

05-17-2001, 07:13 PM	#6
Five0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: middleburg, fl, usa Posts: 1,134	I have a digital 6+ and I love it; and it has no rpm chips. It has dials you can turn to adjust the rpm settings or anything else. ------------------ James Cox nochevy@hotmail.com 1991 Mustang LX 12.565 @109.38mph 1.764 60ft