February 1, 20205 yr Author comment_591959 The green and red wires are your "mag pickup" wires. You'll have to extend them after you unplug them from the black box ignition module.. If you want to use the MSD system. Ok so I unplug extend and then is there any point in keeping the module on?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63508-msd-ign-box/?&page=2#findComment-591959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 1, 20205 yr comment_591971 A quick question, what is the point of going to the MSD box? The distributor is already electronic and the spark should be more than hot enough for most applications Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63508-msd-ign-box/?&page=2#findComment-591971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 1, 20205 yr Author comment_592002 A quick question, what is the point of going to the MSD box? The distributor is already electronic and the spark should be more than hot enough for most applicationsI got it with the car and I’ve heard they work good so I thought I’d try itSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63508-msd-ign-box/?&page=2#findComment-592002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 1, 20205 yr comment_592003 16 minutes ago, toastedboy54 said: I got it with the car and I’ve heard they work good so I thought I’d try it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I guess it depends on who you heard that from... The distributor you have in there is running a lot of Zs just fine, and 510's for that matter. It is missing the vacuum advance by the looks of it. I wouldn't change it for now. Work on the other issues, like the INOP tachometer. Personally I wouldn't make changes to the car unless there is an obvious problem. Once it is 100% sorted, then you can tinker if you want and you will be able to readily see the results of the changes Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63508-msd-ign-box/?&page=2#findComment-592003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 1, 20205 yr Author comment_592004 I guess it depends on who you heard that from... The distributor you have in there is running a lot of Zs just fine, and 510's for that matter. It is missing the vacuum advance by the looks of it. I wouldn't change it for now. Work on the other issues, like the INOP tachometer. Personally I wouldn't make changes to the car unless there is an obvious problem. Once it is 100% sorted, then you can tinker if you want and you will be able to readily see the results of the changesI’m not sure the tach can be hooked up. How would I hook it up on this car?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63508-msd-ign-box/?&page=2#findComment-592004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 1, 20205 yr comment_592009 280zx? Year? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63508-msd-ign-box/?&page=2#findComment-592009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 1, 20205 yr Author comment_592010 280zx? Year? It was an 83 280zx turbo but now it’s an n/a L28 with a carb not sure of the year on the current engineSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63508-msd-ign-box/?&page=2#findComment-592010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 1, 20205 yr comment_592013 2 hours ago, toastedboy54 said: I got it with the car and I’ve heard they work good so I thought I’d try it Does the car run and drive now? It's sounding like you bought a ZX that's been modified and might not even run. Lots of things not connected. I think that there are other ways to use the MSD system, with the ZX module triggering the MSD. But, you don't know which wire is which so getting there would be quite a stretch for you. You'd be better off to learn how what you have works before trying to modify anything. You have a ways to go. Edited February 1, 20205 yr by Zed Head Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63508-msd-ign-box/?&page=2#findComment-592013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 1, 20205 yr Author comment_592014 Does the run and drive now? It's sounding like you bought a ZX that's been modified and might not even run. Lots of things not connected. I think that there are other ways to use the MSD system, with the ZX module triggering the MSD. But, you don't know which wire is which so getting there would be quite a stretch for you. You'd be better off to learn how what you have works before trying to modify anything. You have a ways to go.It runs and drives. Basically the only thing that doesn’t work are the gauges Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63508-msd-ign-box/?&page=2#findComment-592014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 1, 20205 yr comment_592015 Does it have a 4 barrel carb and manifold? Just curious, I'd guess it does. Still, you gotta learn what those wires do. And you should do some inspection and maintenance on that ZX distributor. It's rusty and they are prone to breaking if the bushing gets worn. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63508-msd-ign-box/?&page=2#findComment-592015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 1, 20205 yr Author comment_592016 Does it have a 4 barrel carb and manifold? Just curious, I'd guess it does. Still, you gotta learn what those wires do. And you should do some inspection and maintenance on that ZX distributor. It's rusty and they are prone to breaking if the bushing gets worn.It did. But it has a Holley two barrel now. Maintenance as in new rotor??Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63508-msd-ign-box/?&page=2#findComment-592016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 1, 20205 yr comment_592018 http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/distributorrebuild/index.html Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63508-msd-ign-box/?&page=2#findComment-592018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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