MSD

[streetracer75]

Hi I see a few of you on here are running MSD ignition kits on your Avengers. I don't know much about these so apologies if these are dumb questions, but is a MSD unit an alternative to electronic ignition or is it something that you fit in addition to electronic ignition?

Also what can I expect in the way of performance improvement fitting a MSD kit? I see them for sale but they seem quite expensive.

Thanks

[oldschool]

MSD is a fancy electronic ignition box (separate from the dizzy) that's great if you need to get every last bit of power out of your motor.
Expensive though, I replaced my dizzy points and condensor with a cheap electronic kit and sports coil that works fine...easier starting and no more spluttering on cold mornings!
I would say the performance difference between points ignition and an electronic kit is greater than between an electronic kit and an MSD.
I advise putting an electronic kit and 12V sports coil in first and if you want higher performance later, add an MSD box, as they can all work together.

[streetracer75]

Ok thanks for that. I have always fitted Flame Thrower electronic ignition kits on all my cars, but I kept reading about these MSD kits and wondered what the deal was.

Based on what you say I think I will just stick to the Flame Thrower set up. (They can supply an uprated coil as part of the kit).

Just so I am clear though, if I fitted an MSD kit sometime later then would it work with the flame thrower set-up or replace it?

Thanks.

[oldschool]

Yes your flame thrower electronic ignition would work with the MSD unit.