Brian Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 So I'm planning on doing a few things for maintenance/upgrades and one is that I am interested in upgrading to a MSD distributor. I've heard mixed reviews recently about them but wanted to get some advice before I made any sort of purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 In for answers.I've heard msd distributors are hit and miss and go OEM. However idk where you can buy a new OEM dizzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 ^ferd dealership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted April 9, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I just went with a re-man from Autozone... $85 after military discount and tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottydsntknow Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I just went with a re-man from Autozone... $85 after military discount and tax.This. If the first one is DOA take it back and get another one till you get a good one. Not like it takes more than a few minutes to install/remove. Avoid MSD overpriced/unreliable junk. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I have an Accel Billitech, I too looked into the MSD and saw all the same mixed reviews, so I looked around and found the Accel. No issues since I put it in a couple years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Distributor..you dont need no stinkin distributor..........LSX COP :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 ^ another hint of your plans maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 ^ another hint of your plans maybe?:sorry: only time will tell lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64bit_Tuning Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Distributor..you dont need no stinkin distributor..........LSX COP :thumbsup:A true COP system is the eventual plan with my shitbox... but for now the new distributor will have to do.FWIW, I run this one... only because my stock disty had 164k miles on it and the center bushing was pretty well gone.http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-850410/overview/make/ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom351R Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 It's hard to beat ford OEM electronics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Distributor..you dont need no stinkin distributor..........LSX COP :thumbsup:Details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64bit_Tuning Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 can I post yet?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 It's hard to beat ford OEM electronicsThis. I sent my MSD back because of the mixed reviews and the fact I needed to spend hundreds of more dollars to get the stupid box to make it work. Down the line I'll probably do it but this kids on a budget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I had an MSD on my '79 F150 with no problems, picked one up for my 351w in my '92 LX, but sold the car before I ever got to turn her over. I am the epitome of non name brand parts in a build. I like to buy cheaper(but researched parts) and prove what they are capable of, vice buying your name brand MSD, Roush, Maximum Motorsport, ect... I've seen many OEM Ford dizzy's make great numbers. A lot of times that's the last part people upgrade.Sent from my secretary!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 How do you know when it needs to be replaced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 How do you know when it needs to be replaced?I had the factory one in my '94 until I took out the 302, 120K+ miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom351R Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 usually you will start having ignition problems and not starting when the engine is warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64bit_Tuning Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 lateral (side to side) movement of the center shaft is a dead give-away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottydsntknow Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 How do you know when it needs to be replaced?Pop the cap and take a look inside. if there is this silvery dust in there replace it. My motor had 60k on it and the dizzy went out. you can also just replace the pickup if you have a press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 usually you will start having ignition problems and not starting when the engine is warmhmmm a lot of times my car won't want to start when it's warm, it seems hit or miss. I thought it was the tune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64bit_Tuning Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 hmmm a lot of times my car won't want to start when it's warm, it seems hit or miss. I thought it was the tune?That's just because you have a garbage tune and are too thick headed to let me help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 My car sounds like the timing is off when I try to start it when its hot. That's why I'm fairly positive my distributor is shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 My car does have some issues starting which I thought was related to the starter possibly head soaking due to the longtubes. It's one of the other items on the list to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 My car does have some issues starting which I thought was related to the starter possibly head soaking due to the longtubes. It's one of the other items on the list to upgrade.Pa performance "mini" starter! Sent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Pa performance "mini" starter! Sent from SpaceIt's between that and a denso (I think that's what it's called) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 That's just because you have a garbage tune and are too thick headed to let me help.that's debatable, and never said you couldn't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
