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MSD 6AL for an 87 Euro 911??
Thinking about upgrading the ignition on my 87 911. I've read a lot on our host's site here about the MSD 6AL being the right choice for an upgrade for my year car.
I wanted to ask for an update from everyone if this is still the preferred choice. Thanks in advance for your advice.
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It's a fine choice, apparently much more reliable that a Permatune, and hugely cheaper than a Bosch replacement. Don't expect to find a smoother more powerful engine though; it pretty much just does what the Bosch did before. So I'm not sure I'd call it an upgrade, more like a replacement. (Others will tell you that it made a remarkable difference for them; I've never seen it.)
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It may depend on the condition of your ignition. Pairing the MSD up with a blaster coil is a good idea
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Thank you both for your comments/suggestions.
I now see the Blaster Coil as two types; Blaster 2 and High Vibration. Which would be the correct one for these cars?
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High Vibration.
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Thanks Mark...
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Now, anyone know where some detailed MSD ignition instructions for a 911 might be found... I found some for a 914 and an older 911T, but nothing around an 87.
Anyone?
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The installation instructions should be in the tech articles.
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MSD on an 87 911? Won't work as that car uses Motronic, not CDI.
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Where was jp911 when we needed him?
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Snap, I thought I was in the turbo section. Doh!
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Here's a question to ponder....just what kind of Porsche ignition sub-standard condition are you trying to solve?....
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