Pros and Cons of MSD on a honda

NYSpeed Automotive
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ok, it seems that I am having nothing but problems with my MSD system on the CRX. What do you guys think, should i try and get it tuned in better on the car or pull it out and go back to stock ignition system?

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for some reason i’ve seen alot of issues with msd setups on honda’s, but i’ll let the honda guru’s chime in :slight_smile:

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Installed a MSD 6AL and SS blaster coil on an Integra w/ no problems. Are you sure you have everything wired up properly. Trickest part of the install was removing the stock coil under the cap and wiring it up to the MSD coil.

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just put it back to stock.

5

+1 for stock

not worth the issues it could cause later down the road

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Stock is all you need.

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Yeah layzie was telling me he had all MSD ignition and it didnt work right at all… So he just runs stock ignition.

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stock ignition>*

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You know who makes great ignition…HONDA, stick with honda

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go back to stock. ive seen many problems with msd setups failing on multiple makes.

Brian

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honda ignition FTW msd doesnt have shit on stock honda

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honda ignition FTW msd doesnt have shit on stock honda

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:word: everyone that i know of that had MSD in a honda had nothing but problems, stick with stock

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Since it gains nothing, why bother?

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Put it back to stock. Use good plugs and wires and make sure your car is properly grounded (check the main ground straps).

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i make 650whp on stock ignition. i had msd on and all it gave me was troubles. NGK blue wires and NGK plugs will be the best route.

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I have the msd sci box and blaster coil in my wifes car. No problems just had to replace a worn cap and rotor.

btw…DSM Ignition ftw evo guys switch to them and have made 925+whp on stock dsm coils.

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I have the msd sci box and blaster coil in my wifes car. No problems just had to replace a worn cap and rotor.

btw…DSM Ignition ftw evo guys switch to them and have made 925+whp on stock dsm coils.

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Randomly throwing hp #'s out is pointless unless you list the complete setup. Its not like the lack / presence of an MSD made or broke the 925+ barrier or anything. Anyone can make 900+ if the turbo is big enough. At that point its the whole system, not just the ignition system