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boatsnblondes
03-23-2007, 02:14 PM
Which box is better?? Which will work better in the long run???

Mr. Crusader 83
03-23-2007, 02:15 PM
msd

rsoscia
03-23-2007, 02:17 PM
Which box is better?? Which will work better in the long run???
I'm on my 3rd msd box...I would probably switch to something different but everything else is MSD (Dist, Wires, Coil )

HammerDown
03-23-2007, 05:59 PM
msd
As long as you carry a spare...;)

Jbb
03-23-2007, 06:05 PM
I had MSD boxes on the last 4 boats I owned...never one failure...

Moneypitt
03-23-2007, 06:05 PM
Which box is better?? Which will work better in the long run???
Boxes? We don't need no stinkin' boxes..........Stick a Vertex in it and forget about it. Boxes, indeed...........MP

HM
03-23-2007, 06:51 PM
I had a crane box on my flatty. It worked great and you could dial in the rev limiter in 100 RPM increments. I also had an MSD box on my cruiser, and it worked great with lots of hours.
What is Teague's position? :D

dragboat
03-23-2007, 06:56 PM
What is Teague's position? :D
..........:rolleyes: ...........

HM
03-23-2007, 06:57 PM
..........:rolleyes: ...........
Did I say that outloud? ;)

AzMandella
03-23-2007, 07:06 PM
I'm on my 3rd msd box...I would probably switch to something different but everything else is MSD (Dist, Wires, Coil )
Most MSD failures are due to shotty wiring.Solder conections and shrink tube is the best way.I always run the negative direct to the battery.They must have a good ground.I have ran MSD in circletrack and my boat.Not one failure in who knows how many years.

OCMerrill
03-23-2007, 07:50 PM
If I made a recomendation...and it failed...I know what you would say about me:(
I am afraid....:D :D :D
Stock points and a chrome coil from autozone. Chrome coil bracket for extra HP.:)

RCB19
03-23-2007, 08:00 PM
I've had a Crane box for at least 10 years without any issues. I'd probably buy another. Holy Moly is correct. One of the nice features of the Crane unit is that it does have the built in adjustable rev limiter capability. No chips or more external BS.

RaceFace
03-23-2007, 08:06 PM
I've had a Crane box for at least 10 years without any issues. I'd probably buy another. Holy Moly is correct. One of the nice features of the Crane unit is that it does have the built in adjustable rev limiter capability. No chips or more external BS.
I had my Crane HI-6 for 10 years too.....not one problem.

beaverretriever
03-23-2007, 09:03 PM
Boy, I have ran MSD, Crane, and Mallory on cars since I was 16. I couldn't tell you what works best on a boat. I do know I have had good luck with all three. I have never had one problem with any of them. Mallory stuff has always been kind of the quiet guy, but it has always been flawless for me. I am not sure if anyone runs it on boats though, or if they are even around any longer.

SmokinLowriderSS
03-24-2007, 06:15 AM
Did I say that outloud? ;)
You used your "outside keyboard", yes. :D

Mr. Crusader 83
03-24-2007, 07:00 AM
As long as you carry a spare...;)
Its been in my boat for a 1 1/2 years and never a problem:D

cruser
03-24-2007, 10:19 AM
On my second boat with Crane marine ignition. No issues and I like not having to buy yet another component for a rev limiter.

Bense468
03-24-2007, 10:43 AM
I Ran Crane Boxes In My Boats. No Issues.