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Old 06-27-2016 | 09:00 AM
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Help! I don't have a Thunderbolt 5 module or a knock module. How can I get up and running quickly, and wise? Should I buy an MSD 6AL ? Can I wire that into my factory distributor pickup?
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Old 06-27-2016 | 09:52 AM
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no MSD
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Old 06-27-2016 | 11:10 AM
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Second that, was going to be a pace boat at the OPA AC race, but a failed MSD (brand new) had me limping back to the dock on one engine.
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Old 06-27-2016 | 11:14 AM
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MSD=might suddenly die
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Old 06-27-2016 | 11:16 AM
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Do you have a tbolt IV module ?
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Old 06-27-2016 | 11:31 AM
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I think I have a thunderbolt distributor at home. I took out when I upgraded to my 598 in my 27 in a box. If interested have it to you in a jiff.
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DUI -- if you can't find a cheaper option. http://performancedistributors.com/p...-distributors/

EDIT: looks like you have some willing help above....

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Old 06-27-2016 | 11:47 AM
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I have a thunder bolt IV distributor.. but the boat originally had a thunderbolt V. So, maybe ill stay away from the MSD. Some say they've had good luck with the Mallory. Question is, can i wire that into my thunderbolt IV distributor module. Just the white/green and white/red wire... for the magnetic pickup?
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