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Old 08-18-2008, 07:05 PM
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alright, with my new nitrous build, im reolizing how important timing is!


i had my friend set my timing to 8* for the spray, whitch the car is running like dog crap, and of course i have no spray right now to justify the crap timing (bottles being tested)


well im debating on ether buying a timing gun
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

for $50


or the MSD ignition timing dial 8680
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

for $130



ive heard nothing about summit's timing guns, or MSD's ignition timing dial.

im leaning more tword the MSD timing dial, as i could switch it on the fly, and not have to worry about consitently messing with the dizzy, and such. but i know nothing of the product, so im unsure if its worth it.

what do you guys think?

if someone has experence with ether of these products PLEASE GIVE YOUR REVIEW!!!!


thanks

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Old 08-19-2008, 03:44 AM
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Old 08-19-2008, 05:30 AM
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I've never tried or even heard of that msd dial but i say you buy it and try and then come back and say what you think
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Old 08-19-2008, 06:48 AM
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do you already have a MSD box running in the car?
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Old 08-19-2008, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by AdderMk2
do you already have a MSD box running in the car?
no, all stock ignition.



EDIT:

i see what your getting at, as i just noticed this line

Ignition Box Required: Yes



guess im buying a timing light for now!
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Old 08-19-2008, 07:06 AM
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no need for the msd gun a regular gun will work fine
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Old 08-19-2008, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by mjr46
no need for the msd gun a regular gun will work fine
msd gun?

the link is to a dial that you mont in your car, you flip the dial and it sets your timing on the fly.

i dident reolize you need a MSD ignition to make it work.
so now i will be ordering the gun!
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oops misunderstood what you were doing but yeah you need a msd ignition for it and a regular timing gun will work fine
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Old 08-19-2008, 04:53 PM
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my $19 autozone gun has been workin fine for years
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Old 08-20-2008, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mattdel
my $19 autozone gun has been workin fine for years
$19!?

i havent been to autozone yet, there rare here (in flordia there on every corner almost) but the local "checkers" auto store's cheapest is $100!
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