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justin
Dodge Dakota
10/31/2001
09:48:37
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im getting a MSD ignition soon and i have some question about installation. I have already ordered MSD wires and Autolite plugs. My questions.....
When i install the Autolites WITHOUT the MSD 6A ignition box what do i set the gap at?
How do i set the gap?
WITH the MSD 6A ignition box, what do i set the gap at?
sorry if im an idiot, but if somebody knows help me out.
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bernd
*GenIII*
10/31/2001
10:41:52
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Set the gap at factory gap without the MSD and .005"-.010" larger with the MSD.
You set the gap on the plugs with the little, round, $.99 tool at the counter of most parts stores.
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged @ 10# w/Nitrous
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stealwings
Dodge Dakota
10/31/2001
13:26:17
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I put an MSD on my dak and was really impressed with the smoothness of the engine. I would recomend also with an MSD-6 a blaster SS coil. It just seems to start up a little better. I also went with the Bosch 4 prong plug. More expensive but seems to work well with the MSD-6. Make sure you get spiral wound wires, it doesn't have the full performance without them. Also MSD recomends theres but there's lots of other types out there. I bought Taylor 7.5mm. Greg
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bernd
*GenIII*
10/31/2001
21:26:12
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Stealwings: MSD does not recommend any of the custom plugs or platinum. They don't work well with the multiple spark systems.
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged @ 10# w/Nitrous
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justin
Dodge Dakota
10/31/2001
22:26:38
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will the autolites work good? cause thats what i got. Do you know if the install is fairly easy? and where will i mount the box? does it come with a mounting bracket? i appreciate the help bernd.
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stealwings
Dodge Dakota
11/01/2001
10:47:42
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MSD dosen't recommend a lot of things. They didn't recommend having a MSD coil with the MSD-6 system. Now they do. I have another truck. An old Ford. I put the MSD-6 on it and it still wouldn't pass smog. We put the bosch plugs on and it barely did. Greg
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S. K. Million
Dodge Dakota
12/02/2001
22:48:21
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I recently bought and replaced a long block in a 1987 Dakota 4 X 4, automatic, positive traction rear end. I have bad hesitation just off idel as I start out. The truck runs great before it warms enough to have the computer take over. I have no preignition and the shop analysed the computer to indicate the o2 feedback selinoid was not working which I repaired and am presently looking for a repalcement. My question is has anyone had success with and after market ignition on this old carburated truck? The engine has a 50,000 mile warranty and I will most likely drive it at least that long.
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bernd
*GenIII*
12/03/2001
02:21:23
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Stealwings: It isn't just MSD. (And I don't know which coil you're referring to...they all are rated for specific applications and some of the different ignition systems DO require a hotter than normal coil.)
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged/Intercooled @ 10# w/Nitrous
14.93 @ 93.26mph
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stealwings
Dodge Dakota
12/03/2001
12:51:59
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It's an MSD Blaster SS coil. I called the MSD tech rep in El Paso and they said this is the best coil for the V-6 Dak. Ever since I put it on it's starts up quicker and seems to run smoother. I did what you said Bernd,I put on the plugs you were refering to,took off the 4 prong bosches. Once I raised to about .055 I started seeing a small improvement. I did this at .005 increments and went past .055 and noticed the .055 gap to be about the best. I have the MSD-6 offroad with the Blaster coil. Thanks, Greg
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