Yeah, I had a similar experience I'll share FWIW. Being old school I also had analog ignition systems before. I put a used msd7 digital 7530 box in the car from a friends car when he upgraded to the grid system. MSD help is about worthless anymore, I liken it to any other major business. The instructional videos are poorly done and unprofessional. It took me a while to actually figure out how to change things but, to Tony's point we have to advance with the technology/ages. It's been working properly now but, I still bought a used back-up box from another local racer for cheap. I guess that's just prudent anymore? It's a shame that the prices have soared and the quality has plummeted. I'd grab another 6530 if I could find one cheap enough. I don't think I'll be dropping $500 on an extra though. And yes, MSD's tech support is garbage. They'll tell you everything is wrong and the box is fine.  BTW...I looked at the HalTech stuff. $2k for an ignition system isn't in my budget, lol.
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'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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