MSD8598 distributor users

[Reef]

Hello,

I project to buy a new distributor to replaced mine faulty.
I want to buy MSD-8598.

Anybody have this distributor ?
Advices ?

Thank you,

Reef

 

[golf4283]

I say don't waste your money on the MSD unit. A Ford Duraspark will perform just as well if not better and for like 1/3 the price.

 

[woodsnake]

Unless you have a "race car", the dura spark distributor is the way to go.
Dura spark distributor, and then an MSD 6A or 6 AL box is a good set up.
I have both, and for the money, I like the Ford stuff....

 

[golf4283]

Agree with woodsnake. I have the duraspark dizzy with an MSD 5520 ignition and an MSD blaster 2 coil. The whole setup cost around what you want to pay for just the distributor. Seems like a no brainer for me and you get a digital ignition.

 

[Reef]

Agree with woodsnake. I have the duraspark dizzy with an MSD 5520 ignition and an MSD blaster 2 coil. The whole setup cost around what you want to pay for just the distributor. Seems like a no brainer for me and you get a digital ignition.

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I don't know the duraspark.
Is it Ford electronic kit ?

But I have MSD BLASTER 2, MSD6AL and pertronix...
I've Ford distributor and the quality is not very good...
MSD tech emails is off !

Thanks,

 

[woodsnake]

What is the year and engine size you are working on? I'll try and send you a picture..
The Ford dura spark is Fords electronic ignition, it is the upgrade from the points type.

 

[Reef]

332ci

Hi,

It's 332ci (289ci HP 1966).
With 303E (before 290HR from CompCams), VictorJr heads, 11.25:1 JE, MSD6AL with blaster II.

For street/strip use.

If I need to remove MSD-6AL, I won't to replaced distributor. I want one compatible with or without electonic box application.

Thanks

Reef.

 

[woodsnake]

This is the distributor, it is the same style as the MSD.

Part Detail at CSK Auto

 

[shoguun]

If you dont want the box then you have to get a distributor that says it does not need a box to operate. those are more expensive. If your doing hi performance stuff i would suggest going with msd. It will never fail you. I just bought the same one you are looking at but with a steel gear for roller cam. make sure you but the one with the right gear.

 

[woodsnake]

Sorry, I forgot to add the connector.....

MSD Ignition 8869 - MSD Wire Adapters - Overview - SummitRacing.com

 

[sparx]

duplicate post deleted

 

[sparx]

I just went over this same issue again today. I have a thread here on the Forum,http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/805127-what-ignition-distributor-do-you-run.html should have just came to your thread instead of starting another.

Anyway I was going to go with a 1985 Duraspark Checker part# 302831 and the MSD 6A box and the MSD 8202 coil. But after doing the math this is what I came up with-

All New MSD

MSD 8598 $232.95
MSD BLASTER II $35.95
MSD 6200 6A BOX $165.95
TOTAL: $434.85

USING THE DURASPARK:

DURASPARK DIST: $50.99
MSD BLASTER II $35.95
MSD 6200 6A $165.95
MSD CAP: $28.00
ROTOR: $7.00
Adapter: $14.95
TOTAL: $302.84

So the difference is: $132.01

I am not sure $132.00 is really saving enough. Of course the HEI (GM) module can be used in place of the msd 6a for about $30.00, then the savings is big.
sparx

 

[woodsnake]

If you are near a junk yard, a Ford dura spark distributor, and module can both be had together, for under fifty bucks, with all the wiring you need to make it work...

 

[sparx]

Junk yards here in Tucson are not much to speak being such a small town.
If I was in Phoenix I could do better.