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whoya 12-01-2010 09:09 PM

MSD Box ?'s Anyone running a Digital-6???
 
My girlfriend wants my X-mas list. So im trying to figure out if this would be any good.
Anyone running a MSD Digital-6? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-6520/
I know there is the marine boxes but I was reading about this and its potted in urethane to resist water & vibration.
Has rev limiters and start retard built in.
I plan on running it with the stock merc Distributor.
Thanks

ezstriper 12-02-2010 07:27 AM

if you are running a merc dist, assuming it's not locked it would be a waste of $$ not going to gain anything..my.02

Elite Marine 12-02-2010 08:12 AM

Get two. Have had about 6 friends lose MSD boxes last season.

UrbanDisturbance 12-02-2010 09:34 AM

Remember, what ever she buys you for X-MAS, you have to spend twice as much. Ask for some cool cub holders. :drink:

whoya 12-02-2010 11:36 AM


Originally Posted by ezstriper (Post 3265080)
if you are running a merc dist, assuming it's not locked it would be a waste of $$ not going to gain anything..my.02

I know some people say it will help and others say its a waste. I would like the start up retard though, since mine is hard to start when hot.

Elite
I can't believe they can't make these any better.

Urban
I do like the LED cup holders that are out there.

f_inscreenname 12-02-2010 12:22 PM

I don't know. The best thing I ever did was dump the Merc system and add a ProComp box and distributor. Motor started easier, ran better and I got 200 rpm's top end.

JohnSchiavarelli 12-02-2010 02:04 PM

I run the 6520.. with MSD dist locked out at 34.. with MSD crank trigger... MSD starter.. Ford CAP-A-DAPT cap as well.. so far (knock on wood) 4+ seasons no issues.. the start retard is a nice feature on the box.

bcfountain 12-02-2010 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by Elite Marine (Post 3265127)
Get two. Have had about 6 friends lose MSD boxes last season.

your right about that.this summer my marine msd box dumped on me.....after about 9yrs.i guess thats not too bad,but bad enough on the water.always carry a spare.

MILD THUNDER 12-02-2010 04:00 PM

The MSD boxes can be unreliable. No problems with my marine msd boxes "yet", but i keep them mounted to the transom, maybe thats why they have lasted a while. Boat also stored indoors.

blownjet 468 12-04-2010 02:05 AM


Originally Posted by f_inscreenname (Post 3265304)
I don't know. The best thing I ever did was dump the Merc system and add a ProComp box and distributor. Motor started easier, ran better and I got 200 rpm's top end.

not for long-that procrap knockoff china junk IS GOING TO STRAND
YOU- don't say you weren't warned! buy somthing made in the USA
not a stolen copy of one!!:flag:


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