Why MSD? Why not Mallory?

[decooney]

G,

Popularity, Maybe?

I've swapped out a few Mallory setups for MSDs myself, and never had any problems since. I use to run Mallory on a number of prior vintage Camaro builds and it worked okay. Note: ERA installs MSD from the factory, with the MSD power box mounted under the glovebox as an option. Works great.

Here is an old thread right here on ClubCobra a few years back with some other experiences with the Mallory stuff.

Mallory, ignition problems, and my last good nerve

[Gunner]

Originally Posted by decooney

Here is an old thread right here on ClubCobra a few years back with some other experiences with the Mallory stuff.

The main problem under discussion seems to be caused by poor placement of the controller box. They are built to live underhood but mounting in a cool, ventilated position is usually instruction #1. As much as I dislike having the box in the passenger footwell, it seems to be the most popular choice. My Mustang has it mounted where the battery tray used to be (it's now battery-in-trunk, so there's a nice big open space on the inner fender liner with good cooling).

[RallySnake]

Years ago, I bought a Mallory ignition system. It never worked right and I swore never to spend another dime on a Mallory product.

RallySnake

[blykins]

It's all the same stuff. I use whatever I get a good deal on at the time.

I've had MSD's crap out on me....and I've had Mallory problems.

I had a brand new MSD 6AL box that was bad right out of the box....and I've had a brand new Mallory coil that gave up after about 3 miles.

You get what you get.

[undy]

I bought a mallory uni-lite setup years ago and it was the worst unreliable POS ignition piece I ever owned. MSD all the way for me.