[jetjunky101]

so im shoping for a new dizzy....i want to get away from points deal so im looking at the magnetic type or elec...the MSD is a littlle cheaper ...but i want whats gona be reliable....so im not really sure witch one 2 go with ...or if theres somethin else i should go with ..
thanks for any info

[Deadend]

I have a Jacobs running a Mallory dis. and its crazy good.. And I also have a street fire msd hei have only replaced the mod once.. There both really good and most people will say they like msd better.(and don't know why). I think there a little under powered for what they claim. But not anything your going to notice on a mild built BB..

[74hondo]

I have mallory on my hondo and it fires up first time everytime. And I like it because it's not msd lol.

[Colesifer]

MSD is sweet..have it on my drag car and on my boat..vibration gets to it every so often and could have to short the box to reset the system...only my personal experience since i live on a dirt road..not saying this will happen to you..but thats what MSD told me.

i mounted the box in the camaro on rubber mounts and have never had this issue again..im interested to see what im in for on my MSD7 on the boat.

have friends who swear by the Mallory..both seem to be a great unit. whichever you choose will be fine im sure. just wanted to share my .02

[jetjunky101]

thanks .....i just dont wanna go cheap....cheap is cheap....MSD has a kit ....coil,ballast res,wires,and dizzy...and then they have the "ready to run" .....i guess i just have 2 make my choice

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[Beaveretriever]

Just buy an HEI set up from summit. They are like 150 bucks. Slam it in and never worry about it again.

[farmergord]

thanks .....i just dont wanna go cheap....cheap is cheap....MSD has a kit ....coil,ballast res,wires,and dizzy...and then they have the "ready to run" .....i guess i just have 2 make my choice

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I put an msd ready to run on my boat last summer and so far I love it

[mobboss]

either one will be a great unit.i would look at the options, thats going to be the difference.

[jetjunky101]

cool ...thanks

[Colesifer]

if you do go with an MSDupgrade the coil from a standard Blaster unit. it will save you headaches down the road..some may be using them with no issues but most engine issues i have had has been caused by that damn blaster coil..just because it runs doesnt mean its fine

[jetjunky101]

yha i think i found a mallory i like ...and im gona get the right coil and stuff..  ill do some more reserch b4 i make the purchace...

[Your Mom]

I have mallory on my hondo and it fires up first time everytime. And I like it because it's not msd lol.

X2... I have mallory in both my fords.

[Marcsrollin]

If you plan on running the mallory make sure you get the power filter for it!!!!

[jetjunky101]

If you plan on running the mallory make sure you get the power filter for it!!!!

i havent herd of that....dont mean 2 sound dumb....but what is the "power filter"

[Marcsrollin]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MAA-29351/

[jetjunky101]

ok thanks....i found 1 on mallory's site also..just wasnt sure if it was the right one  they want like 50 bucks for the same thing...

"power filter" sounds kinda like what it is.....but what dose it really do  filter the power im guessing

[farmergord]

prevents power spikes from damaging the ignition module

[Marcsrollin]

The mallory's are very sensitive to power spikes. It WILL leave you stranded!

[jetjunky101]

ohhh ok...thanks 4 the info  i didnt know that

[jetjunky101]

http://www.cpperformance.com/p-14164-marine-ylm-series-magnetic-electronic-distributors-chevy-v8-350-502.aspx
this is what im looking at...would i still need the power filter?

[Your Mom]

Only if its a unilite...  I have a regular mech advance unilite with the blue marine cap and power filter/ballast. Might want to have an extra module in you boat bag just in case. I have also spun the pin on my dizzy and keep an extra one of those. The cheaper unilite will work the same.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?keyword=mallory%20unilight%20&dds=1

[jetjunky101]

i always carry extra parts and a tool box full of tools...  i cant help it
but what im going 4 is dependable,and less problems. maintenance free...hahaha......

[jetjunky101]

so ive changed my mind a little...think im going to pick up the MSD ....my ? is ....is the one at the local auto parts house gona be fine to run or do i have 2 go marine ? and other than wires and coil stuff...do i need to get anything else?

thanks

[jetjunky101]

should of posted in GT's newbie thred.....

[GT Jets]

should of posted in GT's newbie thred.....

Shaa, duh...

I picked one of these up a while back, gonna try it on our deck boat...  http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/flame/dist/billet_marine.aspx

Looks like a nice piece to me, mechanical advance and a 2 1/2 year warranty on the electronics... Looks real purdy too, the body is actually nicer looking than my MSD Pro Billet.

If memory serves (rarely does) It was less than $200 with a 40KV coil on special from Goody's Speed Shop. 

GT