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This is a discussion on MSD ignition within the Performance forums, part of the General Discussion category; I have a 95 tahoe, what ignition systems are you all running? I'm wanting to put an MSD ignition on ...

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    MSD ignition


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    I have a 95 tahoe, what ignition systems are you all running? I'm wanting to put an MSD ignition on this truck but not sure which one would be right...just wondering what most of you on here run...
    have a few mods, headers/spacer/under drive pullys/electric fans/k&n air cleaner, and now I want to do the ignition.

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    Re: MSD ignition

    a M S D ANYONE

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    Re: MSD ignition

    I'm running a 6A. Still need to get the coil.


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    Re: MSD ignition

    I'm running the msd6(coil,wires,box)nothing fancy but if ya do don't cheap out buy the plug and play connectors instead of chopping up your harness for 20 bucks it is well worth it especially time wise.I rebuilt the motor so its not stock but it worked fine on the stock motor also.

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    Re: MSD ignition

    I have all MSD stuff. issues with the cap and rotor.
    lots of carbon deposits, although I think my wires are just getting a little old and are losing conductivity
    Last edited by 91chevZ71; 04-22-2008 at 10:16 AM.
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    Re: MSD ignition

    Yeah get the harness. Makes it 10x easier.


    1994 K1500 350
    K&N Open Element, MSD 6A, Cobalt SS E-fans, BFG A/Ts, Cat-back duals, TSX HID retrofit

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    Re: MSD ignition

    Quote Originally Posted by neevnav
    I'm running a 6A. Still need to get the coil.
    so with the 6A i can still run the factory tach and did you notices that if it ran better

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    Re: MSD ignition

    Get the following: (MSD part #s)

    MSD 6A: 6200
    The wiring harness: 8877
    Copper core plugs: Brand-Your Choice
    MSD Coil: 9231
    MSD or Granatelli Spiral Core wires: 32163 black or 32169 red

    I'm also gonna get the Accel distributor when I get a chance. I have a cam install which currently has me distracted. I noticed a nice improvement from the ignition upgrade.

    Don't expect huge mileage or HP gains. I've noticed the truck idles and revs MUCH smoother. You can still run the factory tach. Overall it runs a lot better. That's good enough for me!
    Last edited by atenisplyr; 04-22-2008 at 11:15 AM.
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    Re: MSD ignition

    thats what im after here is milegae 329 for 87 at the pump here .And the hoe is a pig and its not going to get any better when we do the lift and the 35s on it.

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    Re: MSD ignition

    That's not that bad. I'm lucky to push 310 a tank. Although, I've done a lot of mods and still haven't gotten a tune yet. I'm sure that will really wake things up.
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    Re: MSD ignition

    chevcple04 I'm pulling 10mpg with my hoe 4:56 35's and 6.5 lift something to think about I still need to fine tune but hoping to get up to 12mpg+ if at all possible but not holding my breath

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    Re: MSD ignition

    If you have stock compression then your not going to notice much if any difference and you deffenatly won't recoup the cost of the ignition in gas savings for a long long time.
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    Re: MSD ignition

    I run MSD distributor MSD coil MSD wires and a 6AL truck starts fast and idles perfect seems to run better than it did before the upgrades. Best part was I got everything off ebay for less than $300
    Last edited by slammins15; 04-23-2008 at 12:17 AM.

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    Re: MSD ignition

    Unfortunately MSD doesn't make a dizzy for the 96-99.

    Accel or GM are your only choices....AFAIK
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    Re: MSD ignition

    Quote Originally Posted by atenisplyr
    Unfortunately MSD doesn't make a dizzy for the 96-99.

    Accel or GM are your only choices....AFAIK
    thats true, however I'm using the Accel vortec dizzy and its very well made, I'm not normally an accel brand fan, but the dizzy is a good one. plus its not plastic.

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