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Jul 4, 2008 | 11:02 AM

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MSD Blaster coil... Opinions?

is it worth the $46? help at all? anyone run one? i havent heard much about them b4.... summit is having a buy $100 worth of parts and get $30 off so im looking for random bolt ons to get and this is one of them.... any advice?

thx tony

Jul 4, 2008 | 11:04 AM

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Some people say it burns wires, kills opti's, it's the devil, etc. Don't listen to **** like that . I don't even see how it's possible. I've had one for about a year now and counting and never had a problem. Throttle response increase was noticed.

Jul 4, 2008 | 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 1badzee

same here and some mpgs.

Jul 4, 2008 | 11:23 AM

CamaroRacing12

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i dn for some reason im thinking it is risky messing with our ignition systems

Jul 4, 2008 | 11:36 AM

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I've run one for over a year now, and the throttle response was nice and crisp with it installed. Go for it.

Jul 4, 2008 | 11:44 AM

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Ran one for years, no problems. With a 6a too, haven't fried any ignition components.

Jul 4, 2008 | 01:27 PM

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I got one that didnt even work, 2 days after i bought it new it was in a box on its way to MSD in El, Paso for repair.

I will be selling that **** box when i get it back.

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Jul 4, 2008 | 01:43 PM

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I have been running one for atleast 6 years, no problems.

Jul 4, 2008 | 02:02 PM

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I like the MSD stuff! I'm using the MSD Blaster coil, MSD opti, Mallory 685 ignition box, along with NGK TR6's, and Taylor OTVC wires and my car does not miss a beat.

Jul 4, 2008 | 02:53 PM

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The new one i bought was made in China lasted about 4 weeks. Went back to the AC Delco.

Jul 4, 2008 | 02:56 PM

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I have had mine on my car for about four years now. I also run MSD 8.5 wires and have had no trouble.

Jul 4, 2008 | 03:22 PM

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i have the coil, wires,and the opti all works with no problums for six months.

Jul 4, 2008 | 08:45 PM

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oem original coil.

Jul 5, 2008 | 10:57 AM

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I have a blaster and a stock one and on a lab scope of the ignition pattern I couldnt see a difference so I do not see how it could burn up wires. ( though my opti did die while it was on the car lol )

Jul 5, 2008 | 08:18 PM

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I just put one my Z28, and noticed throttle response and a better idle/mpg. Also have the 8.5 wires. Go for it man, you can really lose with MSD, the coil swap is easy too.

Jul 5, 2008 | 09:16 PM

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If your stock coil isn't messed up I wouldn't worry about it, but if you think it's worn(or just want to buy another part) switch for the MSD.

Jul 6, 2008 | 03:34 AM

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I want to know more about this summit deal. I looked on their site and didn't see any info about it. Then, I tried putting some stuff in the cart and it didn't subtract $30 after I got over $100. Because, I want to get a few things (prothane engine and tranny mounts, blaster coil, and some new front brake pads)