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is MSD coil worth it??

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Old 08-21-2003, 07:53 PM
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is MSD coil worth it??

is it worth it?? notice a difference at all?? i need to know cuz im prolly gonna order one tonight and get it next day delivery
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I've heard and read that MSD blasters will fail and won't yield much of a performance gain. Research the Jacobs Ultra Coil. But I'd get a stock coil over an MSD coil. :\
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Old 08-21-2003, 08:34 PM
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You probably won't feel much from any aftermarket coil. Not worth spending the extra bucks for overnight delivery. The MSD is not any better/worse than any other, IMO. Since you have a 1997 (I'm assuming), the coil is pretty good. They were improved in 1996 when they went to the single connector coil.
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Old 08-21-2003, 08:40 PM
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Rob,

any thoughts on the Jacobs Ultra Coil before I order this stocker?
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Originally posted by X-Jester
Rob,

any thoughts on the Jacobs Ultra Coil before I order this stocker?
I don't have any personal experience with the Jacobs. I am, however, running an MSD. For the pre-96, any aftermarket coil should provide at least some spark improvement, even if you can't feel it.
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ShoeBox...

What part Number for MSD coil would I need for my 94 Trans Am.....I am breaking up a lil bit up top.......Thanks..
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Re: ShoeBox...

Originally posted by 94 TA TT2S
What part Number for MSD coil would I need for my 94 Trans Am.....I am breaking up a lil bit up top.......Thanks..
The 8226 coil (dual connector) is what you would need.

8231 is the single connector coil for 96-97.
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I bought the MSD coil, cause i got it cheaper than the OEM coil. I didn't notice a difference at all.
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