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MSD 5520 Street Fire Ignition Control Box MSD 5520 Street Fire Ignition Control Box MSD 5520 Street Fire Ignition Control Box

MSD 5520 Street Fire Ignition Control Box

MSD 5520 Street Fire Ignition Control Box MSD 5520 Street Fire Ignition Control Box MSD 5520 Street Fire Ignition Control Box
$ 181.95

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Based on 217 ratings
Value for money
8.52
Mileage
7.66

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Product Description

With this ignition, the capacitive discharge method is used
Improves the starting and idling process when multiple sparks are present
A high RPM motor produces full power
A magnetic pickup distributor can be connected to points, amplifiers, and this unit can be connected to points
Rev limiter that can be adjusted to prevent overrev

Questions & Answers

As a person who is not familiar with automobiles, I do not have a lot of knowledge. How do I get this version to Should I get the red 6AL box or the green 6AL ?

There is a need for In what year and with what ignition type did your car come out? An 8 or 6 cylinder engine with a distributor will be compatible with this unit. There is a 1992 Formula 1 car in my possession There are 150 Ford 4s on the market. They have a simple wire set that is not cut and makes it so you don't need The kit for your engine would also need to be looked for if your engine is as stated. This system is very convenient for me. I recommend it to people who are able to install it in their vehicles.

Could the smoke and fire on the street be a Jaguar v12 Although I managed to find the wiring diagram for the 6a, I do not know whether the streetfire will work. ?

In the case of the 6th model, this system will work too

Comparing it to the Pertronix 1281 ignitor, what do you think? Can anyone tell me which oil is best for a seldom used 74 Ford PU v8 360 with a snowplow for easier starting and smoother operation?

This box is being used on an old Volkswagen bug with a single stock carburetor, and I have noticed that the starting is smoother and I have to push less of the throttle to move the car forward. Additionally, the fuel consumption is substantially reduced. This is done by multiple sparks below 3,000 rpms, resulting in all the fuel on the chamber burning simultaneously. Using the Pertronix 1281 ignitor makes your distributor electronic, improving the spark quality, and you will enjoy the improvements in the advance curve. The OEM ignition uses points, which is why you need the Pertronix ignitor. **I was also in the same position as you and I decided to put out a fire on the street.

CAS sensors, Crank sensors, and CAM sensors are available on the Mazda Miata. Does this work with them? Is one of these models best suited for a What's up? Thx?

Although I do not know some of these sensors specifically, the main takeaway is that they act as There are a number of different types of signals that they can use, such as magnetic, photoelectric, positional, etc., and that they work with another unit to create a spark inside a coil. In the case of cars with multiple coils, such as 3 duals on a 6 cylinder, probably no. For each coil, separate electric feeds are required, which might mean that 1 unit is needed for each coil. There is also a cut out for 8, not 2, but 4, 6, or 8 cylinder operation. MSD can provide you with more information.

Selected User Reviews For MSD 5520 Street Fire Ignition Control Box

Has an expiration date of 3 months
3/5

I would advise you not to I have updated Posted on 9/14/19 (2stars)
A year later, the unit failed in the middle of an intersection out of warranty. Months prior to its failure, the unit had shown early signs of failure. During the first 3 months of use, the unit would throw all sorts of misfires, including misfires at all rev ranges and misfires at the highest My "trusty" msd wasn't the issue, I was sure of it. I rewired my old ignition today when it failed, and all of a sudden, the car started and ran fine. It failed after 3 months, so basically the unit was dead already. A smart msd let me know that it had failed right when my warranty expired. However, they aren't very smart. Thus far, after a few hundred miles on highways and around town, nothing has been figured out. The engine was installed on a 1973 240z with some 40DCOE carburetors. With the MSD, cold starting is much easier. It is impossible for me to idle the car very low with all the accessories on, because there is too much voltage drop and the MSD starts to run into I also extended the wires from the box to reach the coils and dizzy on my engine after I found that the wires are quite short and not designed for anything other than an American V8. that, it is very important to follow the ignition box wire instructions to the letter, else the system will not function. Despite its simplicity, it is a great tool for my Autometer tachometer. I'm happy with how it's going so far! I love the car. It runs great, has lower fumes, gets better gas mileage, and its low end response is excellent.

Emerie Santana
Emerie Santana
| Apr 02, 2021
I purchased and installed along with a MSD blaster coil and it was junk, not with the price
3/5

The test lasted about a month, then it stopped We went through the troubleshooting steps and it turned out it was the box. I sent msd an email and called to obtain an RMA number. It took 15 minutes to get hung up twice on the phone after waiting on hold for 15 minutes and no reply to the email. * This item is not to be purchased. As well as MSD Customer Service, IT IS JUNK.

Jaxx GODDARD
Jaxx GODDARD
| Aug 12, 2020
I was able to drive my '62 Ranchero better because of this modification
3/5

I found this improvement to be quite useful on my '62 Ranchero, but on one hot day, the overflow box overflowed and coolant sprayed onto the control MSD box, rendering the upgrade useless. Make sure the paper does not.

Xzavier Shepard
Xzavier Shepard
| Nov 01, 2020
Those are the good parts
5/5

I bought another one as soon as I saw how well it worked. Starting from the first run on the stand and continuing to break in the vehicle, we've installed a new 0 mile engine. It looks good after 7000 miles. The plugs were pulled at 7000 miles. one of them is lean or Possibly everything is tuned well but it makes a huge difference when the engine starts cold and when it spins up in high revs. Running it with COMPUFIRES in the dizzy will make it work best. As well as the built-in rev limiter, I like it. I agree that this is great stuff.

Myles Little
Myles Little
| May 19, 2021
It has a great ignition system
5/5

I installed this module on my 68 charger (440) early last year, and it has been operating smoothly ever since. It was great to see the improvement in pedal response and idle. Adding a red box to a weekend street rod isn't necessary, so this is a great option at a great price. In comparison to the outdated ignition systems present in muscle cars of the past, this ignition module is the way to go.

Dani Decker
Dani Decker
| Jul 09, 2021
After being stuck, I had to take a step back and rate it as a 4
3/5

It was a 5 rating before I encountered a problem on the side of the road and had to use the MSD people, but now I recommend you buy two because you're going to need them. I also noticed that the rev limiter stopped working after installing it a couple of months ago.

Jasmine Vega
Jasmine Vega
| May 08, 2021
I'm not sure about other products from MSD, but this one is terrible
3/5

Having driven 15 miles without difficulty, my Mustang couldn't start after I installed the MSD ignition box. Had to remove the MSD ignition box and revert to stock ignition and the vehicle started.

Naya Macias
Naya Macias
| Sep 10, 2020
TAKING TIME TO ORDER IS NOT WORTH IT
3/5

This is junk. A couple of months later, it didn't work. Then he went outside to try to start the car and no luck. Flashing a code kept happening. I have never been able to reach MSD for any information. It is not worth the effort to order the unit. Staying with a stock unit makes more sense. The idea of ordering one of these would never appeal to me.

Alessia Dillon
Alessia Dillon
| Mar 09, 2021

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