Re: Replacement MSD Coil

["therealdmcvegas" <DMCVegas@xxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Henry" <henry@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> Yes, I've searched the archives. I've found many posts that 
mention that people have replaced the Bosch unit with an MSD unit,but 
nobody ever mentioned a model or part number. Rob Grady said that 
the MSD 8202 should be a direct replacement for the Bosch Coil, but 
I'd like to confirm the MSD part number before I go get one.
<SNIP>
> -Hank

MSD "Blaster 2" Coil is the one that you want. Ask for that, and 
you'll be fine. The only variations of it are a plastic housing, or a 
chromed one for appearance. It's a total 'drop-in' replacement, and 
even comes with a brand new ballast resistor. And yes, you'll need to 
install the resistor, but it's not that big of a chore. Cost me $50 @ 
my local speed shop.

MSD is pretty much the best choice. I noticed no improvement after 
swapping out my old coil for a 20+ year old NOS one, and a brand-new 
BOSCH coil for the application was around $80, and was still only 
kicking out 18K volts max. And what ever you do, stay away from those 
damned Acell coils! I put one in my car, and it ran horrible. On top 
of that, if the battery was drained at all, the motor wouldn't kick 
over. I've heard the same thing from others with differant makes and 
models of cars too. Even experimented in my garage. Cranked, and 
cranked the motor, nothing happened. Dropped in the old BOSCH coil, 
fired right up.

So pretty much, MSD is your best choice for a replacement coil when 
it comes to both performance, and your wallet.

-Robert
vin 6585 "X"