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9003 MSD Big Block Kit
« on: February 01, 2016 - 07:49:51 PM »
http://www.amazon.com/MSD-Ignition-Complete-Kit-9003/dp/B0093AKPLC

Any thoughts about how this kit would affect / impact the performance of a car?   Would you even notice you did this? 
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Re: 9003 MSD Big Block Kit
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2016 - 10:37:48 PM »
I like MSD stuff. That distributor looks pretty wide though and room is tight in that area on a big block.

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Re: 9003 MSD Big Block Kit
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2016 - 07:27:16 AM »
Before you pull the trigger, I would highly suggest you consider a Firecore set up.  Contact Ron and he can give you a good comparison between MSD and Firecore, straight up good guy and VERY knowledgable.  Tell him your current set up and goals and he will help you.  ron.wilson1@live.ca

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Re: 9003 MSD Big Block Kit
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2016 - 09:26:26 AM »
A strong ign system is important but having said that  if everything is working 100% there will be little gain spending all that $$ , you want an adjustable dist to maximize the advance curve , the ECU has to switch fast to keep up with high RPM & good wires are a must , but simple upgrades such as a Revnator ecu Firecore wires & the Mopar or Firecore adjustable dist will get you as much gain or more . This should save some $$ too.
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Re: 9003 MSD Big Block Kit
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2016 - 11:24:36 AM »
Thank you all!!!!!!!!!
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Re: 9003 MSD Big Block Kit
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2016 - 05:51:43 PM »
If you didn't have any of those parts ....maybe? I'm using a stock distributor form a jobber/rebuilder and a MSD ignition box, coil and wires.  I'm happy/satisfied with what I have?
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Re: 9003 MSD Big Block Kit
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2016 - 06:32:40 PM »
I have that ign system for the most part. My dist is a mopar performance piece. I think you will see/feel a distinct improvement in the idle, bottom end - acceleration. I did.
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Re: 9003 MSD Big Block Kit
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2016 - 03:02:52 PM »
I have used an MSD box and coil on about 5-6 dif cars, and loved it, but...........

For the first time I used that exact same distributor that comes in that kit, and it lasted maybe 300 miles before module inside went out, a very common prob with that distributor IAW the net.  The module itself can be bought, maybe an indicator it might be a problem with the line


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Re: 9003 MSD Big Block Kit
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2016 - 05:11:32 PM »
Also, if for whatever reason you want to go with this kit, call SK speed directly, they are good people too, and they are the sellers ur lookin at onAmazon, when I bought mine they saved me another $40
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Re: 9003 MSD Big Block Kit
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2016 - 11:17:05 AM »
Awesome advice!   I'm still getting into my cuda as I have no idea about the clue / condition of many components.  Right now i'm having trouble getting power to the wheels... I can see the coil arc when revving and know i'll have to get that far and I have no clue about my distributor make/model etc.
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