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  1. Dave.0

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    #3 Dave.0, Apr 20, 2015
    Nice R53 but if you want it to last put on an OEM coil and get rid of the MSD Coil.

    They are known to fry BCM's & ECU's.
     
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    #4 loftygoals, Apr 20, 2015
    I've heard that. When I bought the car it had a failing OEM coil. I put the MSD on before I had any knowledge of issues. I heard rumblings of problems and swapped it out for a new OEM coil. That coil failed the first weekend on track. I reinstalled the MSD and have had no problems at all. :fingerscrossed:

    Additionally, if the MSD does indeed increase spark that is a good thing when running E85.

    Thanks for the compliments on my track rat.

    -bj
     
  3. MCS02

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    #2 MCS02, Apr 20, 2015
    Nice Mini! Frist post. Welcome to MA!
     
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    #5 narvarr, Apr 20, 2015
    Welcome aboard BJ!
    I'll try and make it by the shop again soon...I'll make sure to ring the bell next time. Lol
     
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    #6 00Mini, Apr 21, 2015
    Great looking R53 with a host of nice performance mods !!
     
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    #7 narvarr, Apr 21, 2015