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Stock Ignition Coil/MSD coil differences

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Old 08-01-2011, 10:44 AM
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Default Stock Ignition Coil/MSD coil differences

I had purchased a MSD ignition coil for my 95 gt and noticed that the MSD coil does not have a second connector i.e. the factory coil has a little round resistor/capacitor? on it with a plug while the MSD does not.

Can someone explain this to me, and if I should just use the factory coil or use the MSD coil?

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Old 08-16-2011, 07:23 AM
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Use the MSD coil! MSD designed the system to be used as is, don't mess with adding anything into their system.
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Old 08-17-2011, 12:11 AM
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Unless your motor is heavily mod'd, the MSD coil is overkill and won't make a noticeable difference in performance. As for the little plug, its on the motor for a reason... So it is probably needed. Contact MSD, or go back to stock.
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Anyone know what the little plug is called, or why my engine would require it?
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Turns out the MSD coil was a factory dud, so that explains that.
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