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Old 11-26-2010, 11:03 PM   #26
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Re: How to hook up HEI
So with a stock GM HEI distributor this is what you would do? I don't see the coil in this picture...where is the coil?

Found this on page 16 of the ignition box instructions.....
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Old 11-26-2010, 11:15 PM   #27
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Re: How to hook up HEI
This doesn't help with the problem at hand...but what is the purpose of the MSD box? (what does it do)
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Old 11-27-2010, 01:23 AM   #28
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This doesn't help with the problem at hand...but what is the purpose of the MSD box? (what does it do)
main purpose of msd ignition is increase volts to the spark wich is good for power and better mpg. multiple spark for a longer duration during your compression stroke
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Old 11-27-2010, 01:32 AM   #29
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So with a stock GM HEI distributor this is what you would do? I don't see the coil in this picture...where is the coil?

Found this on page 16 of the ignition box instructions.....
see page 14 of the ignition box instructions
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Old 11-27-2010, 01:33 AM   #30
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Re: How to hook up HEI
I posted this right as nbpro posted the reply....so I deleted the question in this post...but I don't know how to delete this post...
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Old 11-27-2010, 01:41 AM   #31
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whats a better box msd 6al or crane 6000-6440 ?
IMO msd is the better box
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Old 11-27-2010, 01:46 AM   #32
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Re: How to hook up HEI
I think I'm reading this wrong....is the thing I was talking about a points system? I have never broken into a distributor before so I'm getting confused....is page 16 showing how to set up a box to a stock GM HEI distributor?
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Support Department at (915) 855-7123 or http://www.msdignition.com/forum/index.php

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I didn't realize there were that many different MSD boxes to choose from. Do they make much of a difference on stock engines?
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