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Apr 11, 2006 | 05:45 PM

geedub6893

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Msd?

I was just wondering if anyone has tried the new MSD ignition cap and button out. I just ordered it from jegs with the MSD wires too. If anyone has tried it then tell me if you think its worth it or not.

Apr 11, 2006 | 06:00 PM

ZachZ28

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I used it its a nice kit if have and unvented opti it provides a venting system. How ever i dont know about hp gain cause my old one was quite shot so most of the gain i felt was from replaceing the worn factory part.

Apr 11, 2006 | 11:22 PM

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I would like recommendations on this also. I would think it would be better to just replace the whole thing, but, some people like myself are on a budget.

Apr 12, 2006 | 11:57 AM

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use some RTV on the cap where it seals and it will keep out water. but i would buy the whole MSD distributer from summit for $499

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Apr 12, 2006 | 12:08 PM

geedub6893

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i bought the wires, cap, and button all for $234

Apr 12, 2006 | 08:36 PM

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I bought it and it seems to work very well its a good looking piece. I also replaced the distributor with a delco piece. Your already there might as well.

Apr 12, 2006 | 09:55 PM

geedub6893

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how much was the delco dist?

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Apr 12, 2006 | 11:54 PM

Black94lt1

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the msd cap is a real nice piece, it even comes with a socket to get those screws off & give you replacement screws. definately worth the $150.

Apr 13, 2006 | 12:17 AM

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I heard you could adjust the advance with the new MSD opti....
Is that true??

Apr 13, 2006 | 02:46 PM

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geedub6893

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yea.... you can advance it or retard it by 5 degrees... really nice! and the wires that i bought from MSD are 8.5mm...

Apr 14, 2006 | 05:07 PM

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anyone have the new MSD opti yet? curious as to how it performs, im debating the switch to coils or the MSD, and i cant get enough info on the MSD opti to pick!

Apr 15, 2006 | 01:45 PM

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I placed my order for it last week....mine in nonvented. they are on backorder till the 25th of this month. I will let you know here in a week or 2.

Apr 15, 2006 | 01:46 PM

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well i just finished with the rebuild and can say i couldnt be happier with the new MSD cap and rotor put on a new oem opti when i did it and so far it seems to be performing very well

May 4, 2006 | 10:50 PM

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t.t.t i coulnt tell that big of a difference... but the MSD is supposed to last longer and it was cheaper.... i only planned on doing this once cause it took me 9 hours so i put some good stuff on it.

May 4, 2006 | 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by geedub6893

don't feel bad, took me about 2 hours first time, and turns out the damn thing was fine...my #5 wire was burnt and didn't see it until it was night and saw the lightning storm