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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by ag512bbi, Jul 13, 2005.

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  1. ag512bbi

    ag512bbi F1 Veteran
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    #1 ag512bbi, Jul 13, 2005
    Can anybody point me in the right direction or know somewhere that has a '84 BOXER original Ignition (Box)? I have an MSN???? on there now and it just doesn't run right. I don't know much about the mechanics of the cars, so sorry if I don't know what i'm talking about.
    Or who can repair the Original
     
  2. Ricambi America

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  3. ernie

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    #3 ernie, Jul 13, 2005
    Wow, Armen that's a tought one. But try giving GT Car Parts a call (623) 780-2200.

    If they don't have it, you may wanna try talking to Phill a QV London, in England. They may be able to find one. Their number from here in the US is 011-44-134-462-2011
     
  4. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #4 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jul 13, 2005
    Why don't you just fix what you have? I'm guessing it ran fine with it before.
     
  5. ag512bbi

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    #5 ag512bbi, Jul 13, 2005
    Yes, That is the part. $2,000 WOW!!! Thats CRAZY typical Ferrari Parts!!! Is there anyone that repairs them?
     
  6. ag512bbi

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    #6 ag512bbi, Jul 14, 2005
    any other ideas??? Anyone??? Bueller... Bueller...
     
  7. SilverF20C

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    #7 SilverF20C, Jul 14, 2005
    Agree. Are you sure it's "MSN" and not MSD?

    Try contacting MSD Ignition's support line and see if they have something comparable.
    http://www.msdignition.com/1support.htm

    915-855-7123
     
  8. westmfg1

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    #8 westmfg1, Jul 14, 2005

    Just buy another MSD6A for around $300, you need to send it to MSD so they can set it up for a 12 cylinder which they charge around $40.00 for, MSD is superior to the old Dinoplex and gives a much hotter and multiple spark.Or order a Permatune which is slightly more in price.
     
  9. f355spider

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    #9 f355spider, Jul 15, 2005
    Gotta agree, from all the threads I have seen in the past few years, the MSD is THE recommended upgrade from the less reliable dinoplex's. Just get a replacement MSD.
     
  10. ag512bbi

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    #10 ag512bbi, Jul 15, 2005
    Good Idea. Has it been done before. I know it's not set up for a 12cylinder. Is this a common procedure?
     
  11. cal355

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    #11 cal355, Jul 15, 2005
    Armen:Try calling Prancing Horse in Burlingame,Ca.Dayal Dindral has done alot of MSD conversions on Boxers and Daytonas.He uses two units to fire a 12 cylinder ignition.(650)558-8585
     
  12. westmfg1

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    #12 westmfg1, Jul 15, 2005

    It's probably what is in your car now. Never heard of a MSN ignition.

    Most Boxers have been converted to the MSD6A as they are much better than the dinoplex, the unit is a red box and could be hidden in your car as some with keep the original Dinoplex box as a dummy for concours as well.
     
  13. Ricambi America

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    #13 Ricambi America, Jul 15, 2005
    Isn't MSN ignition the one with that annoying butterfly guy?
     
  14. ag512bbi

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    #14 ag512bbi, Jul 15, 2005
    Shows I don't know my engines too well. MSD it is. Thank you everybody for your help!!
     

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