after going to the drags latley im chasing more power now was going to have the old bosch distributor re done but was thinking maybe i should go all out just wondering if there is any difference in quality price or parts back up between msd and ice
also i want something with a revlimiter in it so i dont have any lil slip ups
msd or ice for holden 8
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Posted 31 March 2010 - 07:24 AM
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Posted 31 March 2010 - 11:58 AM
You can't go wrong with either MSD or ICE stuff.... both high quality items in my opinion.
Personally I prefer the ICE gear... deal local with Michael himself. You can buy his systems now with the 2-step rev limiter built in too (and it's controlled by push-buttons - no pills). Can also have adjustable timing curves setup via a dial too.....
Having said that.... all these big dollar ignition systems are over-rated a little bit I think (Well at least for mild engines). A plain-jane Bosch HEI dizzy, in good nick and curved up to suit your donk, with a Bosch HEI coil, will still go great. You're not gonna whack on a new fancy ignition system and suddenly run half a second faster or anything - unless the old ignition system had big problems of course.
Rev limiters are fantastic though!
Personally I prefer the ICE gear... deal local with Michael himself. You can buy his systems now with the 2-step rev limiter built in too (and it's controlled by push-buttons - no pills). Can also have adjustable timing curves setup via a dial too.....
Having said that.... all these big dollar ignition systems are over-rated a little bit I think (Well at least for mild engines). A plain-jane Bosch HEI dizzy, in good nick and curved up to suit your donk, with a Bosch HEI coil, will still go great. You're not gonna whack on a new fancy ignition system and suddenly run half a second faster or anything - unless the old ignition system had big problems of course.
Rev limiters are fantastic though!
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Posted 31 March 2010 - 01:32 PM
You can't go wrong with either MSD or ICE stuff.... both high quality items in my opinion.
Personally I prefer the ICE gear... deal local with Michael himself. You can buy his systems now with the 2-step rev limiter built in too (and it's controlled by push-buttons - no pills). Can also have adjustable timing curves setup via a dial too.....
Having said that.... all these big dollar ignition systems are over-rated a little bit I think (Well at least for mild engines). A plain-jane Bosch HEI dizzy, in good nick and curved up to suit your donk, with a Bosch HEI coil, will still go great. You're not gonna whack on a new fancy ignition system and suddenly run half a second faster or anything - unless the old ignition system had big problems of course.
Rev limiters are fantastic though!
i and others i know have had very little success with msd.weve proven a msd coil to be inferior to a standard bosch one on the dyno.we were getting ignition breakdown at around 5600rpm with the msd on a turbo 302 windsor and a poxy standard boschwe took from a 6 cyl el falcon went to 6500 before any drama...if the funds are available id be going with ice.
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Posted 31 March 2010 - 03:29 PM
I'm looking at ICE as well - I take it there is no noticeable difference between the 6A 6802MC and 7A 7802MC then for a mild 308?
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Posted 31 March 2010 - 04:57 PM
yeah i agree with what your saying brett but this will eventually become a stroker and the system i have now is a bit tired so why spend money on the old one when eventualy youl upgrade anyways
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Posted 31 March 2010 - 07:33 PM
Yep long term savings in that case is a smart move, sounds good.
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Posted 31 March 2010 - 08:18 PM
whats the rough sort of price range every one has paid for there ice set ups
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 11:24 AM
Bought mine too long ago to remember prices. It wasn't cheap though. I have 2 separate units - the Compu-Curve box, and the 2 step limiter... these days I believe they are both integrated into a single unit. If you go the full kit, you can also get dizzy, coil, and leads... give him a buzz and find out current prices, and let us know for interests sake!
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 11:52 AM
yeah just shooted off an email this morning will let your no what its all worth nowadays
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 12:31 PM
if you go to the website the prices are on there the 6802mc is $1320 aussie or $900usd
Maybe ask if he will do a discount for a couple of units im keen
should ask if he can do the usd price id send $900usd
Maybe ask if he will do a discount for a couple of units im keen
should ask if he can do the usd price id send $900usd
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Posted 04 April 2010 - 02:47 PM
Michaels stuff isnt cheap but everything I have bought over a 12 yr period has worked perfectly which cannot be said for at least one other big name supplier I have used. His record in the usa in recent years speaks for itself.
I very recently bought a new set of leads for the BBC in the ute from michael and the quality is top notch.
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I very recently bought a new set of leads for the BBC in the ute from michael and the quality is top notch.
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Posted 04 April 2010 - 04:06 PM
if you go to the website the prices are on there the 6802mc is $1320 aussie or $900usd
Maybe ask if he will do a discount for a couple of units im keen
should ask if he can do the usd price id send $900usd
Yep I'd take one 6802MC @ 900 USD
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