To MSD 7al-2 or not to!

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sverbus
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To MSD 7al-2 or not to!

#1 Post by sverbus » Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:19 am

I currently have a MSD 6al and a "start/retard control, high rpm retard" box and the coil that is made for the 6al system.

I have a chance to buy a 7al-2 from a friend, and it's in great shape and well taken care of. Would I benefit from his 7al-2? and if so do I need to change coils and is that start retard box obsolete then?
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Re: To MSD 7al-2 or not to!

#2 Post by aitch o » Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:15 pm

7al-2 is a very good box.
you do need to change coils. i recommend the 8251.
your start retard will still work.

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Re: To MSD 7al-2 or not to!

#3 Post by supernova » Mon Mar 29, 2010 4:17 pm

I've used a al-2 and a al-3 both boxes are great boxes. I have to say i like the al-3 better.
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Re: To MSD 7al-2 or not to!

#4 Post by mytmouz » Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:04 pm

I ran the blaster 2 with my 7al2 for years, finally got a bigger coil for it...
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Re: To MSD 7al-2 or not to!

#5 Post by Chevyfireball » Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:13 am

I got me a digital 7. Plug in the laptop and set all the retards, rev limits, gear changes, timing curve, blah blah. Its excellent.
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Re: To MSD 7al-2 or not to!

#6 Post by supernova » Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:31 am

I now have a 7531 box. It's the best.
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