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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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is the MSD coils for ls1 worth the price?8=almost $500
would you buy or not?
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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there are cars in the single digits runnin lsx stock coils, i think the msd will eventually drop in price.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by los lara
there are cars in the single digits runnin lsx stock coils, i think the msd will eventually drop in price.
so its not woth the money can do with out for now
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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unless ur squeezing for hp or ur stock ones need to be replaced, money better spent elsewhere...

get some joos
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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I wouldn't get them until you are pushing at least 500 RWHP. I doubt you'll see much of a difference.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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ok thankx for the info guys
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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Hi

I put them on my car with only Mac headers/Y pipe/Borla and K&N intake. I got the following results:

engine idles and runs smoother - felt like a new set of plugs
a little more torque
lots more throttle response
looks cool under hood.

You can feel a real difference. My LS1 revs faster and smoother. There are most likely other mods that will give you more HP bang for the $. But I have to figure the reduction in vibration is good and it will also be easier to get my car through the local sniffer test.

I have used capacitive discharge on SBCs in the past and always gotten good results.

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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by you2slo
I wouldn't get them until you are pushing at least 500 RWHP. I doubt you'll see much of a difference.
stock "truck" coils and new gto and vette coils have been proven at 1200hp.

msd is overpriced, and not needed IMO.
i couldnt stand the glare of all the red under the hood anyway.. even if they were free. id have to hit um up with some flat black spray paint.
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if your on a budget just buy them one at a time

i say that should be one of the last things you should spend money on...when the stock ones don't work anymore, or if you're pushing a lot of power and have the cash then go for it...
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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Lots of opinions from people who have never tried them. Do a search, everyone using them is pleased with the results.

JA
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Originally Posted by los lara
there are cars in the single digits runnin lsx stock coils, i think the msd will eventually drop in price.
I agree....probably not worth it unless you wanna be able to say 'these are MSD'....
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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thanks for the opinions.i just came from a street race i can't take not raceing somebody let me use there car lol
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