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Old 12-01-2010, 09:09 PM
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Default 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.
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if you are running a merc dist, assuming it's not locked it would be a waste of $$ not going to gain anything..my.02
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Remember, what ever she buys you for X-MAS, you have to spend twice as much. Ask for some cool cub holders.
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Old 12-02-2010, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ezstriper
if you are running a merc dist, assuming it's not locked it would be a waste of $$ 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.

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

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I do like the LED cup holders that are out there.
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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.
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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.
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Old 12-02-2010, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Elite Marine
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.
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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.
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Originally Posted by f_inscreenname
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!!
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Lots of luck with that !!!!! even MSD uses componants from china....one reason their newer stuff is junk !!!!, assmembled here with junk parts you still end up with junk...
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