icole, one of every new Pantera owner's first problems is figuring out what the previous owner did, and why. The most problematic area is usually wiring. Sometimes, that requires tearing everything out, sitting down with wiring diagrams (factory, MSD, etc.), figuring it all out and putting it all back in a way that YOU understand it. That usually requires putting everything back to stock, making sure everything works, then re-adding the aftermarket items such as MSD ignition boxes. You also want to install new crimp connectors yourself. That way, you know they're correct and making good contact. Oh, and get rid of those blue wire tap connectors. Those are the blue connectors with two wires on one side and one on the other. They're notoriously unreliable.
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