MSD-6AL worth the money?
 

I can get a 6AL for $230+ (tax included) and I was wondering is this thing worth the money? I know on older vehicles these MSD boxes can make a difference but how about on a 1995 Z28?

Thanks

Ive been using Mallory ignition equiptment so far for the most part just and can't say its ever let me down, knock on wood. I just purchased a mallory hyfire VI CI ignition box and ill let ya know how it turns out. I bought it because 1 ive used mallory in the past and 2 it seemed to have the most options for the price. You have to double check if it works for distributorless ignitions tho cuz im not 100 percent sure that it does. Most likely yes, 100 percent no.

Heres there little advertisement and options it has, retails new for 240 bux.

"Faster processing for improved performance.

Ignition Box, Hyfire VI, Digital Multi-Spark CD, Retard, 2-Stage Rev Limiter, RPM Window Switch, Each

These HyFire VI Digital CD ignitions from Mallory give you optimum performance, accuracy, and reliability in a microprocessor-controlled CD ignition system. They have state-of-the-art digital circuitry with four times faster processing, and the ability to boost the proportional retard capacity with the optional harness. They feature an easy-to-use digital display with push button controls, to let you see exactly what's going on in real time. You get two-stage rev limiting in 100 rpm increments, an automatic start retard circuit for easier starting, and a built-in rpm window switch that is ideal for nitrous. They're very versatile and work great for supercharged, turbo charged, and nitrous applications."

You wouldn't happen to know the model number would you?

yes i do gimme a sec 2 find it

650-685 thats the part # from jegs, you can throw it into summit racings website as well and itll come up but itll automatically change the part # a little. 685 stays the same with both part #s tho.

if ya dont need all those features mallory makes a 6AL type ignition box as well for like 80 bux cheaper than MSD's

part # 650-6853M on jegs

It will definetly work on your car. I just got done installing the Mallory box on my 95 Z28. I'm with Rex on this one...Go Mallory. Both of my previous MSD boxes have gone out on me with other vehicles. So far the Mallory works perfectly and there is a very noticeable increase in power. Pretty smooth install too if I shall say so myself. :D

Thanks pal :)

Does Mallory make a wiring harness for a simple install like MSD?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...=KeywordSearch

youd have to search bro this is all i came up with, LT1s use crank triggers right?

2-wire mag p/u wiring harness
Two wire harness for Mallory 81,84,96,97,98 & 99 series distrbutors and crank triggers. Purple and Green.
Model Number: 29787

You can use either one of these two harnesses:
MSD Part #MSD-8876
Mallory Part #29068
http://www.mrgasket.com/ProductDetai...xtSearch=29068
I used the MSD harness myself due to the fact that I had it in my garage left over from my other MSD box installs.

the msd has had reliability issues the mallory hasn't also note there is no power difference over stock

You definitely can't go wrong upgrading the ignition system on a pre 96 LT1. If you had a 96 / 97 LT1 I would tell you to save your money, but on the 93 thru 95's there is some proof that the ignition boxes and better coil can make a noticeable difference. I personally have the MSD digital 6 on my 96 WS6 car and I'm pretty sure it made very little difference (maybe a little :) )

everything I've read says don't waste your money there have been no improvements on the dyno

yep

i got the mallory hyfire ignition vi-al for my 94z 6spd, and it works fine.Also i got the msd ignition 6al for my 89 stang.I say the mallory is better because it puts out more spark energy and it takes less voltage to operate it.Not to mention u dont have to use rev limit chips

where did u install u mallory?I put mine on top of the intake

hope you're kidding

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put it on the firewall unless you want to replace the thing from vibration

i have the msd6a and i love it and if ur gonna get one get the 6a the 6al cost 50 bucks more and the only other thing it has is a built in rev limiter whihc is already on our cars, anyways i got the msd6a, msd blaster coil and msd harness all together i noticed way better start up, smoother, better throttle response and car took off a lot better i highly recomend this set up ;)

In my opinion, I could not have found a better spot for it. Since I have been on a weight saving splurge lately, one of the things that I took out was the 3 Gallon washer fluid tank in the front of the car right in front of the radiator. I never use it, and besides...it was broke anyways. So I mounted my new ignition box right where it used to be. It looks extremely clean and gets plenty of air flow to cool it down. I'll have to post some pictures of the install some time soon. It worked out really well. I was able to keep all the wires nice and short. :D

nope i wasnt kidding...actually i put it there for now until i find a better spot

those things hate vibration at least go to strut tower

sigh, well if ya want it to last a little while i suggest you take it off.