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Offline torredcuda

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Electronic ignition box/rev limiter options?
« on: September 19, 2006 - 05:43:56 PM »
I need to upgrade the orange ignition control box on my `72 and need some ideas.I need a unit good to 6500-7000rpm and since I have a four speed would like a rev limiter so I can feel more confident power shifting at the track.Mopar chrome box,MSD 6AL or what?
Jeff
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Re: Electronic ignition box/rev limiter options?
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2006 - 09:20:42 PM »
the MSD 6 & 7 use chips , expensive
 the Mallory & Crane & Msd digital use dials on the ing box to limit the rpm so you do not have to buy anyhting just turn the dial to set it
 the other option is the Mopar Chrome ECU a & stand alone rev limiter

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Re: Electronic ignition box/rev limiter options?
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2006 - 01:36:41 AM »
the MSD 6 & 7 use chips , expensive
 the Mallory & Crane & Msd digital use dials on the ing box to limit the rpm so you do not have to buy anyhting just turn the dial to set it
 the other option is the Mopar Chrome ECU a & stand alone rev limiter


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Re: Electronic ignition box/rev limiter options?
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2006 - 01:07:28 PM »
MSD 6AL very good system and comes with chips

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Re: Electronic ignition box/rev limiter options?
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2006 - 03:06:34 PM »
Someone just made a post about an MSD ignition for sale today.  :thumbsup:

 http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=25491.0

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Re: Electronic ignition box/rev limiter options?
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2006 - 05:45:21 PM »
Ok,maybe a dumb question-does an MSD replace the factory orange box or is it added to the system?
Jeff
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Re: Electronic ignition box/rev limiter options?
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2006 - 07:33:11 PM »
It replaces the entire thing(ignition)  The only thing you need is the Distributor.  There are adjustable chips available for the 6al.

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Re: Electronic ignition box/rev limiter options?
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2006 - 11:14:23 PM »
I have a 6 Al available as well 

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