MSD 6A or Crane Fireball? PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! - Honda Prelude Forum

LudeTec · 10-17-2001, 11:28 AM

The coil on my H22 just went out, and I am getting ready to replace it. It is a internal coil JDM H22. (No Money to buy USDM dizzy, So I rewired my ignition) I am getting a new external coil, and a cap modifier. I was planning on going with A MSD Digital 6, and a SS coil. It would take over a week to order this stuff and for it to get here, and my car is dead outside of my friends house. SO I called my local car shop, and they sell the Crane system because they have a better customer service.

SO I was wondering if the Crane ignition system is as good as the MSD, I would get a Crane ignition, and coil. What do you guys think?
THanks,
Josh
P.S. I am going turbo, I am waiting for it to arrive

ExodusFX · 10-17-2001, 03:30 PM

i'm not familiar with Crane ignitions but i'd go with msd. preferably the 6-al which lets you use the soft touch rev limit modules as well as other modules. (such as the 3 step, if you're into drag racing)

but if you're just getting an msd 6 i wouldn't be able to suggest one over the other.

LudeTec · 10-17-2001, 03:56 PM

Opps,
I meant Digital 6

hehe

LakeMountLude · 10-17-2001, 07:11 PM

soft touch rev limit? does this allow you to hit the rev limiter without hurting the engine?

ExodusFX · 10-17-2001, 07:45 PM

the soft touch rev limit function lets you set your own rev limit, according to which "rpm pill" you plug into it. you can't set the limit above the stock limit, but you can set it lower or very close to stock so that you don't have to worry about over-revving & damaging your engine. when you hit the msd rev limit, it won't bounce as harshly as the stock limitter either. it's a really cool feature. the pills are basically little plugs with a certain rpm printed on it. whichever pill you plug into the msd ignition is what sets the soft touch rev limit. there are also modules like the "2 step" which let you have a rev limit for launching and another for after the launch.

JDMPower · 10-17-2001, 08:25 PM

so you can hold your motor WOT in the beginning and launch like that??

SLICK96 · 10-22-2001, 05:35 PM

What's up, LudeTec?!?
After JGPrelude helped explain how to install my system, I'd recommend the MSD. I can't talk trash about the Crane system ... more people just go w/ MSD, and are happy. I've only had my system (MSD 6 BTM ... I too am going turbo soon) for a week, and I've noticed a few nice benifits. It helps more w/ the turbo (preventing detonation when you're boosting is what the "BTM" does in my system), but I've noticed better gas mileage, and a bit better throttle response. It's up to you, but I'd say the numbers speak volumes about MSD's quality. They also have pretty good customer service. I hope this helps...

LudeTec · 10-22-2001, 10:21 PM

Hey,
Thanks for all of your help guys, I had a Digital 6 over nited to my house

. Only 20 extra bucks. The system is NICE. Very good pedal response. I noticed it RIGHT away. I got the Digital 6 and the SS coil. I mounted it on my battery platform, but I was wondering...is it bad to have it all in the engine bay? It runs fine, I just want to make sure that it isn't gonna overheat. Also, it has the two step rev limiter that has to be switch activated; so how does this sound:

mount a micro switch under the clutch. That way when you are at a light and you press down the gas, and the clutch it will only go to say...2800RPM, as soon as you let out the clutch the switch is deactivated, allowing 8000RPM red line. It should work, because when your shifting while normal driving, you won't have the gas pressed, so it won't get in the way. Tell me what you guys think?
THanks,
Josh

Phamine · 10-30-2001, 05:01 PM

Installing an aftermarket ignition Amplifier - you still retain the stock rev limiter right?

LakeMountLude · 10-30-2001, 06:19 PM

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Originally posted by LudeTec
Hey,
Thanks for all of your help guys, I had a Digital 6 over nited to my house. Only 20 extra bucks. The system is NICE. Very good pedal response. I noticed it RIGHT away. I got the Digital 6 and the SS coil. I mounted it on my battery platform, but I was wondering...is it bad to have it all in the engine bay? It runs fine, I just want to make sure that it isn't gonna overheat. Also, it has the two step rev limiter that has to be switch activated; so how does this sound: mount a micro switch under the clutch. That way when you are at a light and you press down the gas, and the clutch it will only go to say...2800RPM, as soon as you let out the clutch the switch is deactivated, allowing 8000RPM red line. It should work, because when your shifting while normal driving, you won't have the gas pressed, so it won't get in the way. Tell me what you guys think?
THanks,
Josh

good idea.. but are you sure the rev limited is soft enough? cuase i know a reg. rev limited will really do a job on your engine! i know it has soft touch or whatever.. but i was just curious..

ExodusFX · 10-30-2001, 06:27 PM

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Originally posted by LakeMountLude

good idea.. but are you sure the rev limited is soft enough? cuase i know a reg. rev limited will really do a job on your engine! i know it has soft touch or whatever.. but i was just curious..

it's not nearly as harsh as the oem limiter.

LudeTec · 10-30-2001, 07:45 PM

I have hit both limiters. I must say the MSD is SOFT. I don't know if my idea will work tho....

Josh

LakeMountLude · 10-30-2001, 07:48 PM

any one know EXACTLY what the damn soft touch does as compared to the stock one?