View Full Version : MSD vs Accel
yukonjon
01-27-2010, 10:10 AM
Anyone have any experience using the different brands. Im looking at upgrading everything in my ignition and it seems like accel has a kit for it all where as msd sells parts independently. Price really isnt an issue but id like to know what you guys think about the 2. Also, what would be the benefits of replacing the entire distibutor with an msd and do you guys have any part numbers. Its for a 99 yukon vortec 5.7.
foreverfalcon40
01-27-2010, 11:27 AM
Well...I was going to buy the ACCEL Coil instead of the MSD one. It was cheaper and put out more.
Read reviews and said how ACCEL lies in their tests and there quality is poor.
So I got MSD.
blueflamed03
01-27-2010, 03:59 PM
MSD, IMHO Accel is junk.
AtomicHoe094
01-27-2010, 06:11 PM
MSD all the way IMO.
yukonjon
01-27-2010, 06:34 PM
sounds like ill be using msd. should i get a distributor or is it just wasted money?
AtomicHoe094
01-27-2010, 06:43 PM
I bought one and still have yet to install it yet. haha i should take that off my sig huh? but anyways, i couldnt tell ya on how good it is. I bought mine used for 150bucks, i should just sell mine :/
blueflamed03
01-27-2010, 07:31 PM
not unless you need one, a 6A will help, and possibly MSD wires.
992dr
01-27-2010, 10:17 PM
I'm upgrading to MSD accept for the Distributor Accel makes a nice Billet, MSD does not have one available for our trucks (please correct me if I'm wrong about that)
Here's my list w/ part #s off of SummitRacing.com, I'll be doing this in a month or so.
MSD 6A - 6200
MSD wiring harness - 8877
MSD Coil - 8231
MSD Spiral core wires - 32163
Accel 60116 Billet Dist.
copper core plugs
961500
02-02-2010, 12:10 PM
I am using the accel billet distributor for the 96-99 vortec have had no issues. Thier coil however was junk fell apart when I took it off to redo the coil wire the plastic snub snapped off. Everything else is msd wires and coil have not gotten the 6A yet.
Whippled2dr
02-02-2010, 01:38 PM
I've read good things about these guys.
http://www.performancedistributors.com/vortec.htm
viximaging
02-02-2010, 01:46 PM
Dont use accell.. I ran that junk on my tbi and never again! I bought the whole tune up kit.. Trashed that junk
MUDDER TRUCKER
02-04-2010, 03:18 PM
i use msd as well!!!
stykthyn
02-16-2010, 11:12 AM
MSD cap and wires. I ran their dist and ignition box in a mustang I built and it was less than reliable.
DJTricky
02-16-2010, 06:39 PM
Msd ftmfw
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