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  • MSD Ignition has 3.0 star rating based on 50 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly neutral.

  • 63% of users would likely recommend MSD Ignition to a friend or colleague.

  • Rating Distribution
  • Pros: Good product, Currently no pros, Excellent products.
    Cons: Customer service, Only had 3mos experience problems, Premature failure and its a known issue from what i read.

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Top MSD Ignition Reviews

Positive Review

"Shift light doesn't display."

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I was hooked to wrong terminal,removed and switched..Good to go now,,works as it should.thsnk you for correction on my issues..a wee was fast. N ez for...

Critical Review

"85551 distributor"

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While the agent I spoke with tried to offer some kind of remedy for the situation it was oblivious his hands were tied . My issue is that MSD quality has...

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map-marker Indianapolis, Indiana

Shift light doesn't display.

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I was hooked to wrong terminal,removed and switched..Good to go now,,works as it should.thsnk you for correction on my issues..a wee was fast. N ez for correction.thankbyou ...would recommend to anybody

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User's recommendation: Call instead of geussing

Anonymous
map-marker Lebanon, Virginia

Question about MSD ignition and tuning

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Question about MSD ignition and tuning

Requested information in reference to spark plugs fouling out. I was told to pull plugs and observe how they had been burning.

If black Im to rich and to start from there. Plugs were pulled and yeap they were black . Put new plugs in and found that my timing was also out approximately 6 degrees . Had plugs gapped at .035 and was advised that they should be at .045.

After resetting everything it seems to of fixed my issue. Car just went through cam upgrade and I think that the new cam also seated in allowing for some timing change .

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User's recommendation: They did their job and gave me a starting point that lead to a good outcome!

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Repair service

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MSD Ignition - Repair service

Looking to send in to diagnose and repair if necessary. Price out alternative, possibly 7AL 3.

Thanks,

meangenevogt@***.com

814 434 ****.

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Donald H Zjc

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Hopefully management will contact me and make things rite

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Just bought a new MSD coil, lasted 1 day and had an issue out of the box; the coil was bad. AutoZone said to call MSD service to get it resolved.

It looks like the coil I bought was returned broken and I bought the broken one. This was almost $80.

I feel like someone should have to replace it. I always spend good money on MSD; this is the first time something like this has ever happened.

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Loss:
$80

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

Tom V Vxu

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Msd order

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I made an order last Monday for a harness for my MSD LS 6014 box. I talked to the parts guy and told him I needed the complete harness for the box, just like the one you send with a new box.

So it finally got here after a week from KY to GA, and no harness for the 57X cam or crank. I asked him before I made the order if it was in the harness and was told yes. Now I have to reorder it. What a pain!

It was not so much about the money; it was the time I needed it badly. He even told me it would work fine with a Gen 5 LT carb motor.

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User's recommendation: Maybe

Anonymous

Distributor

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Called for info, they were great, I am not pissed at all. Great company.

Now i am pleased. Very helpful over the phone.

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User's recommendation: Great company

Anonymous

85551 distributor

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While the agent I spoke with tried to offer some kind of remedy for the situation it was oblivious his hands were tied .

My issue is that MSD quality has tanked over the last couple years and Ive had an ongoing issue with this distributor and. Nothing is ever down to correct it

So I finally had to repair it myself

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User's recommendation: Think twice when purchasing ignition components and don’t just by a name

Michael K Blt

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MSD/ Fuel pump fail with my system

MSD Ignition - MSD/ Fuel pump fail with my system
Updated by user Mar 27, 2025

Have not been able to use your product because of faulty electric fuel pump. I bought the system in 2021 and just started putting the system in this year with a mechanic friend of mine.

So system failed when first test drove. Fuel pump failure do to internal ground.

Original review Mar 26, 2025

I had this system setting in the box for over a year before trying to install it. Once we had it all set up, I went for a drive, but the vehicle shut down.

I noticed the fuel pump was running without stopping, so I cut the power using my master power switch. I waited a few minutes, turned the switch back on, and the fuel pump allowed the car to start; however, it shut down again, and I had to tow it home. After troubleshooting, I found out the fuel pump was grounded. I'm just upset because of the price of the system, and now I have to purchase a fuel pump that's also $150 after installing this new system.

Thank you. God bless.

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Loss:
$150

Preferred solution: Fuel pump

User's recommendation: Don't wait to install your equipment.

Resolved
Jim T Waa

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| map-marker Chazy, New York

Resolved: Poor tech to none tech advice.

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I bought an MSD starter motor that came with the mounting holes inline. The starter I took off the engine is staggered.

Before I install I wanted to insure it would work before dinging it up in case it had to be returned. When I got the tech guy I explained the engine I was dealing with, 68 327, and my concern with the staggered bolt pattern. He said he never heard of staggered. I tried to explain the issue again and he interrupted and repeated he never heard of that and hung up!

Wow, I couldnt believe it.

Still dont have a definitive answer; Ive done a ton of research before the call and since and get conflicting views. Im sending the damn thing back and going to buy the Delco piece.

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Loss:
$380

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: If you have a tech question you might be treated like crap.

Resolved
Raymond J Bnk

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Resolved: I deposited 2 times and didn't receive credits

Updated by user Mar 17, 2025

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with apology. It was all refunded the I loaded again and still waiting for the 50 to post

Original review Mar 02, 2025

I deposited 2 times and I didn't receive the credits i have proof that it was taken off my card and it shows completed

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Jeff B Ecd

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Wiring diagram

I bought a used MSD box with no diagram. I was trying to get a diagram to hook it up on a pulling tractor. Thanks.

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Pros:
  • Hotter spark
Raymond J Bnk

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I deposited 2 times and didn't receive credits

I deposited twice, once for 52, another for 26. I did not receive my credits when I deposited the money.

I need my money put on my account or sent back to me, please. I can show you where it was pulled off of my card and where it's not even pending or anything.

It was completed. You have my money and you have not added my credits.

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Loss:
$78
Resolved
Lema Dyq

Resolved: Us postal service potential fraud. Making sure my distributer made it to proper address.

Updated by user Mar 03, 2025

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with apology. There was no problems with anything.

Somehow it says I was pissed about something. Not true!

Original review Feb 15, 2025

Sent my defective distributer for repair. Making sure I sent it to right address due to fraudulent email I received, made me worry it was sent to wrong address.

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Derius Psc

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My money

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It was the wrong f*****this is a lie they're not going to do nothing about it they are f*****players *** them this is a game if you do not help us and get through all this b*****and give me my money back I swear to God I will find you and and you do not understand my level of security and who I am I am the highest court supreme lawyer in the world to my standards never ever

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User's recommendation: Never use this app

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Question on power grid

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My question was answered to great extent thank you would never hesitate to call again if I need information

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User's recommendation: Good had a great explanation of what I needed to do to fix my problem

Anonymous
map-marker Medford, Oregon

MSD Ignition choice advice

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Ray at MSD was very helpful and sold me the right MSD Ignition, Pro Billet Distributor and Blaster Coil that was right for my application. Helpful and kind.

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