#1  
Old 05-22-2021, 09:03 PM
Mike S's Avatar
Mike S Mike S is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Vineland,N.J.
Posts: 1,513
Default Ign. box analog or digital

My old Mallory box was acting up today, Shopping for a new box. So many choices. A few recommend the MSD grid. I only need a start retard, rev control for launch, high speed rev control and one stage retard.
Any recommendations?

  #2  
Old 05-22-2021, 09:16 PM
GTOGEORGE's Avatar
GTOGEORGE GTOGEORGE is offline
Suspended
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Rockwood, MICHIGAN
Posts: 8,884
Default

I think I still have a Mallory pro mod ignition system I’ll let go for about $175 with coil
Hyfire 7c



GTO George


Last edited by GTOGEORGE; 05-22-2021 at 10:06 PM.
  #3  
Old 05-22-2021, 10:10 PM
GTOGEORGE's Avatar
GTOGEORGE GTOGEORGE is offline
Suspended
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Rockwood, MICHIGAN
Posts: 8,884
Default

Pic


GTO George
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	84701942-8324-441B-962D-3BB8A9A4A262.jpg
Views:	167
Size:	89.6 KB
ID:	567059  

  #4  
Old 05-22-2021, 10:54 PM
ID67goat's Avatar
ID67goat ID67goat is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 411
Default

I am not a hardcore racer, but have used the MSD 6al-2 programmable box. Just lock out the distributor and then setup the timing curve, rev control etc on the laptop. Power grid looks,like,the same thing but with way more adjustability and features.

6al-2 programmable probably would cover what you need, but the power grid gives you lots of room to grow.

  #5  
Old 05-23-2021, 01:51 AM
69Goat1's Avatar
69Goat1 69Goat1 is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Tahlequah Oklahoma
Posts: 3,054
Default

I went with a grid...nice features...

  #6  
Old 05-23-2021, 02:46 PM
Mean Green's Avatar
Mean Green Mean Green is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Victorville, CA
Posts: 300
Default

MSD 6530

__________________


www.lancablingsolutions.com
  #7  
Old 05-23-2021, 02:54 PM
GTOGEORGE's Avatar
GTOGEORGE GTOGEORGE is offline
Suspended
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Rockwood, MICHIGAN
Posts: 8,884
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mean Green View Post
MSD 6530
Wow.....$460


GTO George

  #8  
Old 05-23-2021, 08:10 PM
Mike S's Avatar
Mike S Mike S is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Vineland,N.J.
Posts: 1,513
Default

I have had luck with the Mallory hyfire VII for close to 10 years. It started last summer cutting off, Have to kill power to the box before it will start again. I installed a fan blowing on it and it helped. Now it started acting up again in this 90 deg heat. I have it mounted inside on the firewall. They don't make it anymore.

I am look for something simple to adjust. Thinking of the old school MSD 7AL.

  #9  
Old 05-23-2021, 10:28 PM
GTOGEORGE's Avatar
GTOGEORGE GTOGEORGE is offline
Suspended
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Rockwood, MICHIGAN
Posts: 8,884
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike S View Post
I have had luck with the Mallory hyfire VII for close to 10 years. It started last summer cutting off, Have to kill power to the box before it will start again. I installed a fan blowing on it and it helped. Now it started acting up again in this 90 deg heat. I have it mounted inside on the firewall. They don't make it anymore.

I am look for something simple to adjust. Thinking of the old school MSD 7AL.
Simple......old school, that would be the way to go but now a days with trans brakes, delay boxes, air shifters, data recorders, weather stations it’s tough. I like old school just foot braking it.......olden days!
I got a crane hi-7 with a dec9000 pretty simple but not like the Olden days....for sure!

GTO George

  #10  
Old 05-24-2021, 08:29 AM
Mr Anonymous's Avatar
Mr Anonymous Mr Anonymous is offline
Senior Chief
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Waynesville, OH
Posts: 394
Default

my go-to is the MSD Digital 6, easily meets your requirements. As long as you use quality wiring and connectors, it will give you zero problems from my experience.

I saw one guy going on about how much of a POS his box was, well, he had scotchlocks and such ... thats a bad data point instantly.

__________________
Clutch Guys Matter
_______________________________________
53 Studebaker, 400P/th400/9"
64 F-85
72 4-4-2 Mondello's VO Twister II
84 Hurst/Olds #2449
87 Cutlass Salon
54 Olds 88 sedan
  #11  
Old 05-24-2021, 06:13 PM
AG's Avatar
AG AG is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: NH
Posts: 3,240
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Anonymous View Post
my go-to is the MSD Digital 6, easily meets your requirements. As long as you use quality wiring and connectors, it will give you zero problems from my experience.

I saw one guy going on about how much of a POS his box was, well, he had scotchlocks and such ... thats a bad data point instantly.
X2, my Digital 6 has worked flawlessly for 8 years. Two rev limiters and a 20 degree start retard.

__________________
1967 Firechicken, 499", Edl heads, 262/266@0.050" duration and 0.627"/0.643 lift SR cam, 3.90 gear, 28" tire, 3550#. 10.01@134.3 mph with a 1.45 60'. Still WAY under the rollbar rule.
  #12  
Old 05-24-2021, 11:32 PM
Mike Davis's Avatar
Mike Davis Mike Davis is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Athens Ga, or at a NMCA race
Posts: 1,994
Default

X2 on the Digital 6.

__________________
66 GTO Nostalgia Super Stock/Street Legal Car
421 CID, stock block, Wenzler Intake, 2- Carter 750 AFB's, 3.90 Gears, Full Factory Interior, Full Exhaust, Stock Suspension 3750LBS 9.77@136.99
Multiple NSCA/NMCA World Champion

66 GTO 389 3x2, 4 speed, 4.33 gear, Montero Red 33K original Miles
67 GTO 2dr Post, 428, Tri Power, 3.55 Gears
80 Trans Am Black SE Y84 W72 WS6
  #13  
Old 05-24-2021, 11:49 PM
cgeise's Avatar
cgeise cgeise is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ellensburg,WA
Posts: 2,938
Default

to be honest the start retard has cost me more flex plates than I can remember---

Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:34 AM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Copyright © 2017