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Its odd that nobody else talked about using a MSD coilpack. Maybe this TOP Secret stuff. If so, lets keep it on the down-low...
yeah, it might be a bit late for that one
 
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a brisk 20 degrees, without wind chill

gotta love with when we get raped by lake erie and that lake effect snow!!!
Damnnnnn 20 degrees.... Just think, I was riding around on my motorcycle today with short sleeves... Gotta love Florida for something....
 
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Damnnnnn 20 degrees.... Just think, I was riding around on my motorcycle today with short sleeves... Gotta love Florida for something....
Where in Florida are you? Let's see...another little needle into the Florida doll and look...what's that brewing in the Caribbean Ocean?
 
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Where in Florida are you? Let's see...another little needle into the Florida doll and look...what's that brewing in the Caribbean Ocean?

 
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Ok guys so next question on coil pack. Any idea if the plugs need to be gapped if you install it?
 
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Ok guys so next question on coil pack. Any idea if the plugs need to be gapped if you install it?
Gapped? I thought that was a matter of course. I've always gapped my plugs
 
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Old 12-13-2005, 05:06 PM
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Gapped? I thought that was a matter of course. I've always gapped my plugs
I'm a IT guy I don't even change ny own oil. But I did install my CAI, exhaust and GRS IC
 
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I'm a IT guy I don't even change ny own oil. But I did install my CAI, exhaust and GRS IC
I knew that
 
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yeah, i dont have a gauge for gapping plugs, i just eyeball them, usually works out
 
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yeah, i dont have a gauge for gapping plugs, i just eyeball them, usually works out
Oh Come On How can you walk past the checkout at the autoparts store and never grabbed a handful?
 
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Oh Come On How can you walk past the checkout at the autoparts store and never grabbed a handful?
just kidding, i have the 15 dollar one from the snap on truck
 
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ok, i'll do some research, see if i can find a part number or something...
Let us know what you find out
 
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Let us know what you find out
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Hmmmm, I just read some info on the MSD coilpack. It puts out 36,000 volts and the OEM coilpack puts out 36,000 volts under a heavy load. So how does going to a MSD help? The Screamin Deamon Ignition CoilPack puts out 40,000 volts under a heavy load.... So they say.
 
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g00d find..

Originally Posted by SSMini
Hmmmm, I just read some info on the MSD coilpack. It puts out 36,000 volts and the OEM coilpack puts out 36,000 volts under a heavy load. So how does going to a MSD help? The Screamin Deamon Ignition CoilPack puts out 40,000 volts under a heavy load.... So they say.
 
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i'm sure theres a difference in resistance.
 
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Originally Posted by SSMini
Hmmmm, I just read some info on the MSD coilpack. It puts out 36,000 volts and the OEM coilpack puts out 36,000 volts under a heavy load. So how does going to a MSD help? The Screamin Deamon Ignition CoilPack puts out 40,000 volts under a heavy load.... So they say.
You took the question out of my mouth
 
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Originally Posted by SSMini
Hmmmm, I just read some info on the MSD coilpack. It puts out 36,000 volts and the OEM coilpack puts out 36,000 volts under a heavy load. So how does going to a MSD help? The Screamin Deamon Ignition CoilPack puts out 40,000 volts under a heavy load.... So they say.
I was about to ask the same question.



Edit****I need to take typing lessons. Three people beat me to the same response.
 
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I was more curious to find out if it actually worked once you got it

I also wonder why Randy stopped selling them
 
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Maybe the red color adds a few hp's? I really wanted to put one on the car, but $70.00 just to change color is a little to $$$
 
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Botom line, id rather buy MSD versus a no name brand "Screamin Deamon" coil

Id like to see the specs from a SD coil, but, none of the sites have anything besides holtage listed. voltage isnt the only important part.
 
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wats the deal??

[quote=not-so-rednwhitecooper]i'm sure theres a difference in resistance.[/quote]
i do have this bit on my impala and it did state sumthing about that but of course its not the same unit, similar thou!?!?!?!?
 
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This is just a guess. Maybe the MSD puts out a continous 36,000 volts while the OEM only puts out 36,000 volts under a heavy load. Just a thought...anybody else???
 
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Originally Posted by SSMini
This is just a guess. Maybe the MSD puts out a continous 36,000 volts while the OEM only puts out 36,000 volts under a heavy load. Just a thought...anybody else???
yea thats it ......... ill have to read it when i reach home!!
 
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[quote=joker]
Originally Posted by not-so-rednwhitecooper
i'm sure theres a difference in resistance. [/quote]i do have this bit on my impala and it did state sumthing about that but of course its not the same unit, similar thou!?!?!?!?
Well, id assume you have a Tube style coil as in most older cars thats either oil or epoxy filled.

it does the same basic job, just in a different form.

I owuld really like to see the data from a SD coil if anyone has the info ont hem....
 


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