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what is this
somebody posted pics of there car and this was one of them now im young (17) and want to learn so this might sound dumb but i have no clue what the red boxes are
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05-29-2005, 04:44 AM
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The boxes are the MSD ignition amplifiers or ignition modules.
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05-29-2005, 04:51 AM
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ok what do they do
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05-29-2005, 04:54 AM
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They are add ons for the ignition system. They might come under the "If more is better then too much is just right" department.
The MSD system changes your car so instead of having one spark when the cylinder fires, to having a number of sparks. A number of people swear by the system. I kind of think that once the fire is started then the rest of the sparks are a waste. Either way, it definitely doesn't hurt.
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oh thanks a lot. Has it ever bean proven to increase horsepower
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05-29-2005, 05:46 AM
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ditomaso,
there is a wealth of car information on this board which has been supplied by the members over the past 4-5 years. use the search button at the top about any part of the car that interests you and READ, READ, READ..when you're done, read some more. in no time, you'll become another of the 'resident experts' helping newcomers. good luck. ryan
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05-29-2005, 09:28 AM
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Harley
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