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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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hey all-

I have been looking around trying to find out some informtion on what I can do to put a little more pop into my old truck, 89 f150 4x4. I know it needs a good tune up. plugs, wires, fuel filter, air filter, probably cap and rotor. anyone think of anything else? i know its not made or speed at all but it seems tired...

also anyone ever do MSD ignition? what result did you have?


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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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No better bang for your buck!! Bar none: http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/show...ht=timing+bump
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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you talking an MSD box...? there are several threads here on that...I have one where I installed one on my 4.9L 300-6...works very well...
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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you cannot go wrong with MSD
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Go with crane fireball. The base unit has a built in rev limiter.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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thanks for the link guys, I know its a stupid question but it looks like everyone is talking about the 5.0 will this upgrade help my 1989 f150??? straight 6.

what parts do I need to buy and type of wires do I need?

can the timing be adjusted with out a light? I thought I could just turn the dist. to set the timing.. am I way off?

John
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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I put an MSD box on my 300-6...yes it helps...

and NO you cannot accurately adjust timing without a light..
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