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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Can we not light off an extra 150 hp with the stock ignition system (with properly gapped plugs)? Or is everyone buying these failure prone add on ignition boxes just for the bells and whistles that help to control a nitrous system?
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 05HD
Can we not light off an extra 150 hp with the stock ignition system (with properly gapped plugs)? Or is everyone buying these failure prone add on ignition boxes just for the bells and whistles that help to control a nitrous system?
For me, the ignition box is invaluable to have especially with nitrous and a 6 speed. Spark retard, 2-step are a must have. I'm sure you could get away with a stock ignition system on a 150 but it may not be running as optimal as it could be. If you don't get the gap tight enough, you'll just blow the spark right out.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 05HD
Can we not light off an extra 150 hp with the stock ignition system (with properly gapped plugs)? Or is everyone buying these failure prone add on ignition boxes just for the bells and whistles that help to control a nitrous system?
There were a few failures, its not a widespread problem.

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For me, the ignition box is invaluable to have especially with nitrous and a 6 speed. Spark retard, 2-step are a must have. I'm sure you could get away with a stock ignition system on a 150 but it may not be running as optimal as it could be. If you don't get the gap tight enough, you'll just blow the spark right out.
Kyle's point is very valid! I would use a box of somekind why take the chance without one?
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Like I mentioned in my previous post, my MSD 6A and Mutlistep Retard are 10 years old with no problems. Also have 2 friends (brothers) who have MSD boxes that are around 10 years old and still going. One on a Mustang and one on a 2nd gen Camaro.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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I had 1 MSD Digital 6 box go bad on me....... The one I have now though has been great...

Friend of Mine on here has had a Digital 6 box for 3 or 4 years no problems

Its electrical sometimes weird things happen
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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Alot of these look great but one thing I didn't see, unless I missed one somewhere, is a window switch.
I run a Digital 6 with the Dig. window switch on the wifes ImpSS. Been on there for 5 years and no complaints yet.
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SAPPER
Alot of these look great but one thing I didn't see, unless I missed one somewhere, is a window switch.
I run a Digital 6 with the Dig. window switch on the wifes ImpSS. Been on there for 5 years and no complaints yet.
Posted a pic of mine earlier. Its between the 6A and Mutli-Step...

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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SAPPER
Alot of these look great but one thing I didn't see, unless I missed one somewhere, is a window switch.
I run a Digital 6 with the Dig. window switch on the wifes ImpSS. Been on there for 5 years and no complaints yet.
My progressive controller has one built in.
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I mounted my window switch right next to my Digital 6 in the glove box. I love my setup!! I will take some pics. Digi 6 stays real cool with the mounted cpu fans and vent holes..
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My system is complete and cleaned up. pics updated on page 1.
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