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> Mallory vs MSD distributors., Why is Mallory preferred here?
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post Aug 21 2006, 03:24 PM
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I'm helping a friend set up an aftermarket CD ignition on his rail buggy.

Why should I not use the MSD distributor?

I'm going to use a 6A MSD ignition.
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post Aug 21 2006, 05:24 PM
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MSD is horrible for our engines.
The reliability of the units is one concern and the other is the fact that you MUST use a CDI box.

The biggest concern I have with them are their magnetic pick ups Vs. optical on the Mallory as well as their inability to be adjusted to an optimum advance curve for our engines. Most advance curves for the MSD keep advancing clear past 5K RPM!

I have an ignition shootout scheduled for the first week in October and we'll be doing a live dyno cast of it on the radio show for most of a solid day. More info to follow.

EVERY car I own runs a Mallory, the only MSD I have sits idle in the ignition bin in the dyno room - the results can be seen in 3 minutes flat and one dyno pull.
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Series9   Mallory vs MSD distributors.   Aug 21 2006, 03:24 PM
Jake Raby   MSD is horrible for our engines. The reliability ...   Aug 21 2006, 05:24 PM
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