Is an MSD ignition worth it?

[xlosinghopex]

I have bosch +4 Platinum spark plugs and the bosch premium wire set already and was looking into some MSD ignition parts. I was considering the Sport Compact Ignition, Blaster coil, and distributer but need more info. What can I expect from this? Will it just smooth out my throttle response or actually increase HP? I don't have forced induction or anything so I don't use any more fuel, I figure that makes a difference.

[jcrx]

Without a lot of mods or boost teh stock ignition system is more than adequate.Honda has one of the best OEM systems on the market.By the way Hondas don't like Bosch products,stick with NGK you will get better results,but no you won't see anyimprovement in you performance with a MSD,you may even start getting interference in your system.

[xlosinghopex]

Thanks for the info, you saved me time and money. I'm curious to where you heard that Bosch products don't perform well on Hondas. My spark plugs and wires perform great and I'd never heard of anyone else complaining.

[Milliardo]

My bestfriend also used Bosch spark plugs on his Civic, and he didn't have any problems either. In fact, he was happy about it because his car performed very well.

[jcrx]

Originally posted by xlosinghopex
Thanks for the info, you saved me time and money. I'm curious to where you heard that Bosch products don't perform well on Hondas. My spark plugs and wires perform great and I'd never heard of anyone else complaining.

They do work,but my experiance with them is they foul quicker and are not as "in tune" with the needs of the ignition system,if that makes sense.I have used them both and have always gotten a smoother idle and overall performance from the NGK's.

[xlosinghopex]

I also remember reading somewhere that Honda had a notoriously weak coil. I don't remember where I read this so I don't know how reliable it is. Any info on this? Also before I even read this my coil had gone bad.

[jcrx]

I actually switch to a aftermarket coil in my old rex and had a bunch of problems with interference.I have never had a problem with the stock coils,especially in any newer models.But I have heard mention of this somewhere too.

[Frostbyte]

Originally posted by jcrx
I actually switch to a aftermarket coil in my old rex and had a bunch of problems with interference.I have never had a problem with the stock coils,especially in any newer models.But I have heard mention of this somewhere too.

Did you have your wire coming from the coil to the distrubuter running over the Intake? How close was your intake to the distrubuter? Because I had a buddy (Mayhem Member) that had the same problem until he pop'ed his hood at night and found that his distubuter was sparking on his Intake and that was causing the issue.

[maxspeedhonda]

Originally posted by xlosinghopex
I also remember reading somewhere that Honda had a notoriously weak coil. I don't remember where I read this so I don't know how reliable it is. Any info on this? Also before I even read this my coil had gone bad.

Actually they are not known to have weak coils. JCRX is absoulutley right in saying that Honda systems are more than good enough for most applications. Leave it alone unless you are planning n2o or FI where you need more fuel. What is true though is that they often tend to prematurely have problems. I have read many articles about it. I'm sure you already know this though.

[jcrx]

Originally posted by Frostbyte


Did you have your wire coming from the coil to the distrubuter running over the Intake? How close was your intake to the distrubuter? Because I had a buddy (Mayhem Member) that had the same problem until he pop'ed his hood at night and found that his distubuter was sparking on his Intake and that was causing the issue.

No,it was the 1st gen with the in line capacitor and it was pushing more power than it liked.

[Frostbyte]

Originally posted by jcrx
No,it was the 1st gen with the in line capacitor and it was pushing more power than it liked.

Oh ok.