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Old 01-02-2006, 08:59 AM   #1
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MSD 6a ignition

I have a 93 GAGT. I am thinking about installing the MSD 6a ignition. 8.5mm wires, and Bosch Platinum+4

Anyone have any experience with them, and which coil do i use.

The stock is has the 3coil pack.


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Old 01-02-2006, 10:10 AM   #2
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Re: MSD 6a ignition

not sure about those coils, MSD makes good stuff from what I've seen/heard. Those wires would be great too, but try to stay away from those Platinum plugs.
You will be dissapionted when you hav to replace them in a few months. They burn up fast, and I hav seen the electrode in the center fall out, inside the chamber. not good!
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Old 01-02-2006, 10:35 AM   #3
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Re: MSD 6a ignition

The coils are good along with the wires. But like xeroinfinity states the plugs are junk. Stay with iridium or other plugs. Bosch +4 and most Bosch plugs are junk, in my opinion especially in GM engines.
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Old 01-02-2006, 02:13 PM   #4
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Re: MSD 6a ignition

I read elsewhere to stay away from the iridium plugs, which was why o was leaning toward the +4's .

Autolite double platinums were my next choice.

Called MSD today, they must be closed observing the New Year holiday. The automated system kept me on hold for over an hour.
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Old 01-03-2006, 05:11 PM   #5
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Re: MSD 6a ignition

After further research, the 6a is no good as the 93 GAGT is a distributorless system.

Upgrades would be as follows for MSD

MSD 62152
http://www.msdignition.com/ignition_24_6211_6215.htm

MSD 8224 x3
http://www.msdignition.com/coil_blaster_9_sci_8224.htm

MSD 8870 x3
http://www.msdignition.com/install_access_dis_1.htm


So far Summit Racing has the best prices.
If anyone can find cheaper please post.
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