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MSD 6AL Vs Crane HI-6 Vs Procomp 6AL

Started by KSRoofCo · 2 May 2007 · 28 replies

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NOT-30TArchived member
I've had my Digi 6 for about year now and not one hiccup. I know of a few others and no problems. maybe the ones you speak of just weren't wired up correctly, because believe me, i work for the authorised Australian distributor for MSD and i reckon 95% of the time it isn't a faulty product, it's the person that wires it up incorrectly. I have had so many calls by people complaining and when we receive the product, it's fried because the owner had no idea. Sure, turbomustangs is an informative site, but as ive worked in jobs where i have dealt with performance parts on both a national and international level, the yanks are probably the dumbest around. The technical questions they would ask on the most basic of setups just astounded me. Sure, alot of brands are american, but the actual users are not the most brightest of sparks. And just because an american says so, doesn't necessarily mean it's correct, or the best way. There are countless engine builders and tuners around the world that know alot more than your big name american. In Europe there is a car that has run 7s on radial tyres and pump fuel. Filled up at his local BP servo and run 7s on radials, that is unheard of in the U.S. Damn, the best computer in the world is Motec, yet most yanks stick with the likes of FAST and BIG Stuff. It doesn't make those computers better, right? Now going back to the original question, for a mild setup, you can't go past a 6AL and Blaster 2 coil for value for money.
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RVK 355Archived member
Ive used heaps of MSDs before never had a problem, currently running a msd digital 6. It also comes down to what application your using it and how its being triggerd
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mrTUFFERArchived member
Im in 2 head sets atm with my ignition system. 1) Is to change my unit to a MSD 7al-2plus which will work with my current setup with a cost of $900ish and still require a constant 13 volts at all times to run and possibly need a booster at an extra cost of $465 OR 2) Totally change my system to an IC&E ignition setup using there 7amp ignition box, booster, coil & leads at a cost of $850ish Just unsure as with the ic&e gear everything is new and he took me through all the test and diagnostics he has at his workshop and proved to me that his ignition system sparks better and more efficient than any we tested there including my msd unit. Just too many different types out there and knowing which 1 will work at its peak for me is doing my head in!
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EpitaphArchived member
Trent, let me know what price you get quoted on a 7AL through ICE, and i will better it.. i'll give it to you at my cost Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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TUF30BArchived member
i just went and purchased a crane HI6 and LX92 coil, in car timing retard controller and crane MAP sensor for my blown engine, $800 all up and i couldnt be happier, MSD is very overpriced, by memory the equivelent unit to what i have brought to be able to control timing retard was $800 on its own.
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NOT-30TArchived member
The Crane stuff is good as well, but the parts are harder to get and alot of the time more expensive. I had a crane hi 6 and LX92 coil at one stage and couldn't fault it either. The reason why the equivalent MSD is more expensive, i guess you are talking about the Digi 7, is because it is a complete unit and it can be hooked up to a laptop and each cylinder can be tuned. Everything that can be thought of (well almost) MSD have prduced, that's why it is so popular.
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TUF30BArchived member
nah this is the MSD unit 6BTM http://www.msdignition.com/ignition_7_6462.htm The crane unit HI-6TRC http://www.cranecams.com/index.php?s...lvl=5&prt=1971 (http://www.cranecams.com/index.php?show=browseParts&lvl=5&prt=1971) Funny enough the HI6 with the LX92 coil package is capable of the same thing as the HI-6TRC with the purchase of the timing controller, was a hell of alot cheaper to buy it this way. Oh yeh i brought all my stuff from american auto parts, couldnt be happier with there service and advice, rocket industries were a rip
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krawczukArchived member
hi, procomp is not all crap..... i`ve had and fitted crane,mallory and msd ignitions to a few cars and even had crane fireball that had 2 wires missing and another 2 that didnt even work !!!! my brothers running 11.5 compression and lpg , had a fireball ign , and it was OKAY to start , then i tried a pro comp ignition only - no distributor - now it starts up EVERYTIME , FIRST TIME.... maybe u just had a defective product ? doesnt mean just because its a well known brand , that is better than the rest ... mark k Quote: Originally Posted by RVK 355 That pro comp stuff is crap, MSD and crane are pretty much on par with each other, I prefer MSD as is much nice to work with ( wirring up ) and have a wide variety of products Ive wired up a few Crane HI 6s for some people, all of them have been pleased with them
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mulkersArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by ATMO_BT1 in Australia there is NO SUCH THING as no refunds, there is no such legal policy and you are entitled to refund or exchange if the product does not perform as promised, this covers all aspects of Business in australia. Thats right, every good or service in aus has a 3 month warranty (possible legal exceptions)
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