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  1. #1 Msd coils make much difference over stock? 
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    Just looking for some opinions here on whether or not it would be worth it to upgrade.
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    I know a lot of people say that they are pointless. Since you have a stock/bolt-ons GT I would say ney on those. Keep the stockers and upgrade the wires and plugs. MUCH better mod vs. coil packs.

    Also, I don't know your mods, but I would opt for a FWI, T-Stat, Tuned PCM, DP, and GTP Diff. as a mod list for me...just my 2 cents though...
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    Stock coil packs > MSD

    Our ignition systems are surprisingly pretty good and there really isn't too much room for improvement other than basically spark plugs.
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    x3 on keeping the stock coils
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    MSD is crap unless you get the add on ignition system
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    ^^^yeah what they said....I mean if ZOOOMER can run stockers on his red car then I see NO POINT in aftermarket ones.
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    stock ignition work great up until 7000rpm's.... then it stats to be a littl irractic...

    Stock FTW!!!
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    When i had my full build up. I used both in the end stock coils were on the car.
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    Thanks for all the input! I just noticed in alot of engine bay pics that people had the msd's. Last time I checked my packs one was weaker than the the other two so I thought if I end up buying one new stocker it might be worth upgrading to the msd's but apparantlly not! Thanks again!
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    I can't tell the difference between the stockers and the MSD's. The MSD's just make the engine bay look better when you pop the hood. To me they feel the same.
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    Waste of money, show them off to anyone who knows anything about Grand Prix's and they'll laugh.
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