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Old Oct 14, 2003 | 04:18 AM
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HKS or MSD Ignition Upgrade ?

I am in the process of ordering parts: CAI, Full Exhaust and I just wanted to know which would be better with regard to performance and ease to install. I have seen both used but i dont know anyone that has talked about it.
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Old Oct 14, 2003 | 05:29 AM
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either one(MSD prefered though)...but instead of wasting it on an ignition system, save up and get a JWT ECU IMO
Old Oct 14, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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MSD (whats the HKS cost anyway?)
I agree with DA-MAX, you will get alot more out of a JWT ECU than you will a C.D. Ignition box.
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 05:21 PM
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From what i've heard installing an ignition system on a Maxima really doesn't give much effect in power and performance gains. The performance JWT ECU would be the better choice.
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 05:23 PM
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Ignition upgrades are by themselves useless.
You gotta do em with other mods to truly see the benefit
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
Ignition upgrades are by themselves useless.
You gotta do em with other mods to truly see the benefit
You wanna tell that to my Mustang
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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You wanna tell that to my Mustang
Sure, bring it by I'll have My camaro talk to it
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 06:13 PM
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I would start a Mustang vs Camaro rilvary (spelling? I'm tired), but I would be on the wrong side. Now a Mopar vs. Camaro rilvary I'm down with.

btw, take the MSD box out of the mustang and it will not run, hence the reason for my comment above

edit: but my mustang is better than DaveBond007's camaro.
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 06:14 PM
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Cheaper, Faster

MSD wouldn't help my camaro run any better or worse for that matter.
It doesn't run! no motor no trans no brake booster or master cyl 2 flat tires (yes I do have all the parts just not installed)
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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It takes a Mopar to catch a Mopar.

Old Nov 12, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MrGone
It takes a Mopar to catch a Mopar.

Wanna bet
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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Its a Jeep thing... You wouldn't understand.




oh wait a minute... Damnit

And yes, I want to bet
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MrGone
Its a Jeep thing... You wouldn't understand.




oh wait a minute... Damnit

And yes, I want to bet
I understand jeeps!


hehehe
Bring it on baby I got your sling right here
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
I understand jeeps!
OMG that's hilarious
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