Re: What ignition systems r u running 383 other than Mopar-MSD
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03/02/19 01:12 PM
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For 550 real hp I would probably just default to msd. For a good alternative/not pricey ignition have had pretty good luck with mopar distributor/gm hei module (tiny, super easy to hide), and Ford TFI coil. Right now it's installed on a nearly stock 440 in my C body and I really like it. I will test it more as time goes on. Here's a thread about it. https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/2621701/1.html
Rich H.
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Re: What ignition systems r u running 383 other than Mopar-MSD
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03/02/19 02:31 PM
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I have never used an MSD in any car I've owned in the past 42 years. I've run the MP distributor with a stock box or a chrome box recurved and dialed in even in a 10 second street car. On the car's that came with stock dual points I then used Pertronix conversions in them and all was well also. I loved the Rev in nator in my old Satellite that came with electronic ignition because the Black box with a Chrysler Electronic sticker on it and an ECS letter transfer (green letters) on a Black Rev in nator coil is easy to hide and the system works great and has a rev limiter. In the 68-70 cars you can easily mount any ECU to the heater box bracket under the dash and send the wiring out through your air grabber hole, put the proper distributor tag on the distributor to hid it somewhat too. Again use the proper black coil for the system and put the ECS dry transfer on it and most would never notice. Lastly this time with my 71 Super Bee I bought a new distributor from Rich E. on E-bay along with his Rev 7000 ECU put a FBO limiter plate in it and springs and was very impressed with it's operation and quality not to mention the price. https://www.ebay.com/itm/223426178580?So I guess what I'm saying is you have many choices and there is always a way to camouflage them and also not have to drill holes in that beautiful firewall. Ron
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Re: What ignition systems r u running 383 other than Mopar-MSD
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03/03/19 02:31 PM
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In my drag car I ran several different systems. Stock with chrome box, Jacobs system with stock distributor, Crane system, MSD system. All of them started right up, idled clean, and there was no appreciable difference in e.t. or m.p.h. The Crane and MSD did have some extra options that made them kind of nice like start retard, rev control, and nitrous retard compatibility. I have not tried any of the new stuff from the last decade.
The MSD E-Cruve distributors look interesting for the simplicity of dialing in the advance. Of course this can also be done with a stock unit, but it does take a little bit of an effort if you need more or less mechanical advance than what is already built into the OEM dizzy.
Bottom line is most systems are going to be very comparable in performance. Examine if there are additional capability you want with your system and then find one that provides it within a budget you want.
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Re: What ignition systems r u running 383 other than Mopar-MSD
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03/03/19 03:15 PM
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I'm happy with the rev-n-nator on my car. Smooth and quick start. Never miss a beat!!!
With a Charger born in Chrysler assembly plant in Valencia, Venezuela
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Re: What ignition systems r u running 383 other than Mopar-MSD
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03/03/19 03:22 PM
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I still run points.
Nothing simpler, nothing easier.
Works fine if you maintain them.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.
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Re: What ignition systems r u running 383 other than Mopar-MSD
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03/03/19 08:09 PM
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I still run points.
Nothing simpler, nothing easier.
Works fine if you maintain them.
The best ignition upgrade a guy could do! I’ve swapped all my cars back to points. Never been walking with points. 3 times stranded with the other “upgrades” Maintenance is the key, and if you drive a few thousand miles a year then the maintenance is a quick look. Thanks. Anybody in the market for a MSD box and B engine distributor?
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Re: What ignition systems r u running 383 other than Mopar-MSD
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03/03/19 09:37 PM
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In regard to points, the old Jacobs ign bible has about 3/4 of it devoted to points (it was definitely worth acquiring), not sure what year it came out.
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Re: What ignition systems r u running 383 other than Mopar-MSD
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03/05/19 01:10 AM
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that is a milestone worth celebrating. On the ign bible I didn't know if there was a newer Jacobs version or not (I veaguely remember a reference to that iirc).
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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