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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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My car wont start and has a problem somewhere in the ignition so I wanted to start with the coil first because it's the cheapest to replace. I've already been through two MSD coils..what else are my options??
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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Thats funny I have had my msd for 2 years now
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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Still on the stock one and opti. I was looking to probaly get a new msd opti and a coil at the same time.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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I have my stock one still, might look elsewere for your culprit.

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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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So I havent come up with anything, no one knows about another aftermarket coil?
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I have had my msd coil on my for almost 4 years without any problems
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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I agree you probably have some sort of problem but try D.U.I Ignitions. There stuff works plain and simple. Low prices and you will feel a difference. Have on a couple of my vehicles. Put on my tow Suburban and it now idles smoother than my wifes Benz. NO BS I grind the starter all the time.

I used there all in 1 HEI but their other set ups are just as good. Hardest part of install is getting plug gaps as large as they recommend and keep electrode parallel.
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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Sometimes the ignition box will go bad...It happened when I had an Accel ignition...Bypass your MSD box and see if it starts...

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