Fed up with MSD and Accel, what other options?
08-26-2013 | 10:07 PM
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I have no concerns. From a durability standpoint, they are potted in epoxy, just like MSD's ''marine" boxes. From a legal standpoint, I don't see USCG approved spark plugs, spark plug wires, coils, etc. I cant see a insurance company denying a claim because you didn't have a "marine" ignition box.
08-27-2013 | 03:12 PM
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I ditched the MSD Marine boxes and replaced them with these. So did a buddy of mine. We were tired of the MSD's failing. We each have 2 seasons on the cranes, and no issues yet.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRN-6000-6440/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRN-6000-6440/
08-27-2013 | 06:29 PM
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I am running the Merc distributor with my HI-6M but you do have to phase your rotor differently. Also I believe the only way to run the HI-6 is with locked timing, which is how I run mine.
Page 6 show the rotor phasing.
http://www.sportcompactonly.com/manu.../90006462b.pdf
Page 6 show the rotor phasing.
http://www.sportcompactonly.com/manu.../90006462b.pdf
11-04-2016 | 09:33 AM
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digging up an old thread............Im needing two for my new builds and am torn on what to buy, the crane are 200 bucks cheaper ?? but do less.......Im not going to need to GEEK out with all the extra's, I want something that works with no tinkering .............yes MSD is out
11-04-2016 | 01:16 PM
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digging up an old thread............Im needing two for my new builds and am torn on what to buy, the crane are 200 bucks cheaper ?? but do less.......Im not going to need to GEEK out with all the extra's, I want something that works with no tinkering .............yes MSD is out
11-04-2016 | 01:31 PM
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Just a thought.
11-20-2016 | 09:45 AM
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Came across this, anyone running one ?? no ignition box required
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-327-35...JYHfHT&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-327-35...JYHfHT&vxp=mtr
11-20-2016 | 07:12 PM
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This kit is cool. This what I wanna do.
Expensive but badass. BBC or SBC
Adds a reluctor wheel to crank with custom timing cover and crank trigger.
Then just get a e38 LS ECM and coil packs. No dizzy. Super reliable.
https://www.eficonnection.com/home/c...ne/efi-58x-bbc
Expensive but badass. BBC or SBC
Adds a reluctor wheel to crank with custom timing cover and crank trigger.
Then just get a e38 LS ECM and coil packs. No dizzy. Super reliable.
https://www.eficonnection.com/home/c...ne/efi-58x-bbc
Last edited by 250ekelly; 11-20-2016 at 08:39 PM. Reason: Texting and driving
11-22-2016 | 06:20 AM
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after few years, I still stand on the HEI's can't beat them for realiability, although did have the 1st bad out of the box a while back, now thats out of 8-10 I've used or sold, as far as blower clearance, not going to work, but If you are ok running locked timing think a small cap HEI EST with seperate coil might be worth a look. If you need a advance one there is a marine EST kit available with a built in curve(this is a crusader inboard set up that has about 20 deg of advance built in), I am not sure if DUI does a small cap unit or not but he may..and yes MSD(may soon die) is still junk in my opinion
