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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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is anyone using the msd flying magnet crank trigger i think part # 8615 and with what set up are you using it with, whats the cost
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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is anyone using the msd flying magnet crank trigger i think part # 8615 and with what set up are you using it with, whats the cost
Can I ask why you are inquiring?
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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i've got the msd pro billit distributor on mine.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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looking into different ignition setups for the lt1 i was just talkin to some people and this was brought up. i was looking into fast computer and wiring harness is what brought the conversation with them. btw i have a 93 formula
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man, my msd pro billit dist is worth its weight in gold!!!! I was throwing opti's every 3-4 months, and i've had that msd opti for 8 months now, and not even a hiccup. and thats cuz its covered in oil(leaky timing chain cover).
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man, my msd pro billit dist is worth its weight in gold!!!! I was throwing opti's every 3-4 months, and i've had that msd opti for 8 months now, and not even a hiccup. and thats cuz its covered in oil(leaky timing chain cover).
LOL, dude, he's talking about a MSD crank trigger, not a MSD opti, he's looking to ditch the opti altogether.

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looking into different ignition setups for the lt1 i was just talkin to some people and this was brought up. i was looking into fast computer and wiring harness is what brought the conversation with them. btw i have a 93 formula
The above being stated, why are you looking into a different ignition system? If you got the money, go ahead, but they are expensive and not necessary unless you have a pretty radical set up. The stock ignition will suit 99% of the set ups out there. Hell, the OEM opti has gone in the 9's. What's your set up?
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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so you have a carb or tbi style intake and top mnt distributor i was kinda wnting to stick with the intake style like already on the car
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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ime building a 383 10.5 cr i have had to replace a few opti and im not so sure the whole efi setup is all that great. just lookin around
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so you have a carb or tbi style intake and top mnt distributor i was kinda wnting to stick with the intake style like already on the car
No he doesn't, he just has a MSD opti.
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ime building a 383 10.5 cr i have had to replace a few opti and im not so sure the whole efi setup is all that great. just lookin around
What brand were they? I'm guessing not AC Delco or Delphi (the two OEM brands).
Nothing wrong with doing your research man. Your set up is nothing out of the ordinary. I'd buy an OEM AC Delco opti, thread lock the rotor screws and you should be fine. Like I said, the stock ignition system is more than sufficient for your needs.
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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What brand were they? I'm guessing not AC Delco or Delphi (the two OEM brands).
Nothing wrong with doing your research man. Your set up is nothing out of the ordinary. I'd buy an OEM AC Delco opti, thread lock the rotor screws and you should be fine. Like I said, the stock ignition system is more than sufficient for your needs.
i thought you were gonna yell at me... haha so mine being obd1 speed density can i make as much power and tune as well. i know you have to remove the chip and get it reflashed, and my car is batch not sequential which limits some tuning on fuel
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i thought you were gonna yell at me... haha so mine being obd1 speed density can i make as much power and tune as well. i know you have to remove the chip and get it reflashed, and my car is batch not sequential which limits some tuning on fuel
All you have to do is convert to a OBD1 '94 wire harness and PCM.
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