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Fake MSD Serial 682013 (scammed on eBay)

Around 14 months ago I purchased 2 MSD 6AL units on eBay from username xxxxxxxxx He sells FAKE MSD units and is a crook... Serial 682013


As it turns out they are completely fake. I hadn't noticed that the serial numbers on the two MSD units were identical until I set them side by side. I had one of those WTF!!!! moments and did a quick google search and sure enough.... I was scammed. What's worse is I noticed after I installed it into my car but luckily it didn't work...

I immediately contacted PayPal but as the transaction was over 45 days old I can't file a claim.

Just wanted give a heads up to other members. (The last photo is of the genuine internals)

(Fake Exterior)


(Fake Internals)


(Genuine MSD Internals)


FWIW I Also bought the new MSD 6AL 6425 (locally) with adjustable internal Rev Limiter. I installed and the car started...
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Last edited by curoswiss; 11-25-2011 at 09:08 AM..
Old 10-04-2011, 11:21 AM
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