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Old 07-22-2012, 08:11 PM
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I have recently decided to make the underhood look as good as the outside by installing Motorsport chrome valve covers, chrome oil-powersteering etc caps and stainless bolts in place of the standard hardware. I also have chrome BBK headers and a plenum cover so yes I am trying hard to shine it up a little underhood. I recently installed the MSD cops and was wondering if anyone else has had a good feeling about them. It seems like the car starts a little quicker but that is about all I can tell as far as a difference from the stockers. The cold air and tune is from Brenspeed. Also the tach started working again after switching to the stainless bolts. I cleaned the underhood grounds and was wondering if one of them was the ground for the gauge cluster. Tach is still not real accurate but atleast it is working again.
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Old 07-22-2012, 08:21 PM
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Aftermarket COPs have been plagued with issues so beware. They're good for a few RWHP but ONLY if you're SC'd.

The '05's and ealry '06's are plagued with chronic failure of the gauge cluster stepper motors, causing erratic and intermittent operation.
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Old 07-23-2012, 04:26 AM
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I've been using the msd's for 6 months or so. So far so good, but until they make it more than 2 years, I'll be holding my breath. The stockers just couldn't handle the pressure anymore.

I've always felt a difference with my car, but it's supercharged. Idles smoother, accelerates smoother at part throttle. I had Accel's that lasted 1 1/2 years.
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