High-Performance Ignition Upgrade

Let's admit it. Nearly anyone who can identify their tools by name can install aftermarket parts on their vehicle. Be it an intake, an ignition system, or something a simple as plug wires, it really doesn't take a genius to toss out the old and install the new. The challenge, it seems, is to install the parts in such a way as to make their appearance nearly invisible. Like a good haircut, we prefer add-on aftermarket parts to go unnoticed. We like the stock look, but prefer the modified performance.

Fair Game
There are those who would call an attempt to hide performance modifications deceptive, even dishonest. Remember, those are the same folks that are taking mental notes, and planning on doing the same type of things to their vehicle. All's fair in love and hot rodding.


The MSD-6AL system is synonymous with performance vehicles. There are very few high performance vehicles that do not have some sort of ignition system upgrade, and MSD leads the field in ignition technology. We chose the 6AL box for several reasons; the main being it's built-in Adjustable Soft Touch Rev Controller capable of producing a load-free rev limit that is within one percent of the selected rpm. Various modules are available in 100-rpm increments to match your specific needs.

Rev Limiter
Any vehicle, be it modified or stock, can benefit from a rev limiter. Many of today's new cars come with rev limiters right from the factory. Consider it cheap insurance. The 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula receiving this install is a 4-speed car, and will be driven hard at the track. If something in the driveline were to fail, the rev limiter could theoretically save the engine if the driver were slow to react.


The factory parts that are removed, namely the module, condenser and wiring harness, are small enough that they can be kept in a zip lock bag and stored in the trunk. Again, consider it cheap insurance. My reasoning is, although we have not heard of an ignition system failing, if the box were to malfunction, it would take just a few minutes to return everything back to stock, and keep the car on the road.