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diliii
02-27-2012, 10:30 AM
I HAVE A REAR ENGINE DRAGSTER AND AM LOOKING FOR A PERFECT IGNITION SYSTEM FOR IT. WITH REV CONTROL AND POSSIBLE TIMING RETARD. THE ENGINE IS A 518 BBC WITH A BDS 8-71 ON GAS. I WILL BE RUNNING 10-15 LBS BOOST. I WOULD LIKE TO GO WITH A MAGNETO BY EASE OF INSTALLATION BUT IF THERE IS SOMETHING BETTER OUT THERE LET ME HEAR FROM YOU. PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE BENEFITS OF THE MAG TO THE ELECTRONIC IGN. WILL A 7AL-3 WORK GOOD ? ALSO I AM ON A BUDGET. THANKS, ROB

markdunlap
02-28-2012, 06:15 PM
Since no one chimed in I will try to get someething going.

An MSD 8 will work for up to 15# boost.

More then that go to MSD 44.