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msd 6al vs summit's version???

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Old 06-28-2008, 06:16 PM
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Trying to install an ignition control system on my car but I am debating which one to get. I know that msd has been around for a while but they are a little expensive, is anyone in here runningsummit's version of i/c system? if so how is it working for you? people running msd 6al please let me know if you have any pro's and con's on this product.
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Old 06-28-2008, 07:13 PM
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The summit box is a mallory box with a summit label
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Old 06-28-2008, 07:17 PM
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I plan on using the Summit box, in the comparison it seems better.
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Old 06-28-2008, 08:41 PM
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I'm also in the market for an ignition upgrade... curious about this myself.
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Old 06-28-2008, 09:12 PM
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summit box its just about the same for cheaper you just pay extra for the msd name
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Old 06-29-2008, 12:14 AM
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Summit is cheaper and I know summit is a very company. Now, after installing an ignition control system on a supercharged car, will I need to retune the car? again thanks.

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Old 06-29-2008, 07:20 AM
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On paper the Summit looks better:

Summit is cheaper
Summit is digital, MSD isanalog
Summit uses a dial for the rev limiter, MSD uses plug in pills
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Old 06-29-2008, 08:57 AM
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all the box does is make the spark hotter, shouldnt need to.
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