MSD Ignition for Dino

the MSD6A (there is also MSD6AL which has an adjustable REV LIMITER)

and also we installed the MSD blaster coil2

don't have pics of if

we kept the original cables and no problems since first installed

 

I've got one that came in my Euro Dino and it is great, doesn't foul plugs and starts every time.

 

i'm pretty sure the car has the original wires, no problem with the tach, i don't remember but i think the tach is mechanical and not electrical, you only get tach issues on DIS systems and a tach adapter will fix it

it's in the trunk

 

There is a two part article from Prancing Horse from the late 80"s that details this conversion. I do not believe wires or coils were changed. If you want I can look tonight to see if I can find it and fax it to you.

I remember thinking of doing this when my 72 coupe dinoplex was acting up.

Drew Altemara

 

Did it to my Dino and had no problems. There was something in the instructions about disconnecting one set of points but I left both and found no issues. I mounted mine in the trunk next to the Dinoplex so if I ever have a MSD failure all I have to do is reconnect to the Dinoplex and keep rolling.
Main power to the MSD was taken from the main battery cable at the starter.

 

The Previous Owner had it done by FST in Santa Monica, CA and head mechanic, Claudio, used the MSD coil, standard cavis spark plug wires and Bosch Platinum spark plugs (I think I recall they are W7's, off the top of my head). It is installed in the trunk at the same place where the AEC-103A was mounted. Plugs don't foul after 3000 Miles. Tach works well and I believe it is accurate.

 

i installed one on my range rover and you DO FEEL the difference, starts easier, idles smoother, and a little more torque

 

The reason you don't want to use solid cor wires is because they generate EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference). Here is some good reading
http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/frequent.htm
http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/truth.htm

 

my 74 dino had an msd installed when i bought it back in 01. i have never had any problems with it. it is mounted in the trunk where the dinoplex had been mounted.

 

your welcomed, can't remember which size is the wire, sorry man

 

JCR,

You can use solid core wires if you use resistor plugs. As long as the resistor is in series with the gap, it will supress the noise.

Regards,

Art S.