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Reply to "Progression Ignition distributor - Is it compatible with our tachometer?"

I have two Pantera projects underway concurrently and one of them had an incomplete ignition system.  Specifically, I was missing an MSD 8577 distributor and an MSD 8920 tach adapter.  After careful thought I decided to try Progression Ignition instead.  The cost is about the same for either approach and the Progression Ignition has a money back guarantee if you don't like it.  At this point I have the Progression Ignition installed in a car and it is working well and the installation was relatively simple.  Duraspark and Pantera Electronics would have cost just as much or more to implement and they would be going backwards in some ways.  The only risk here (as you have pointed out) is longevity and dependability of the Progression Ignition.  Time will tell.

I don't question your decision. In your circumstances I may have gone the same route.

I have previous experiences with MSD products and I don't really care if MSD has been resold twice since I used them. To me MSD is for the drag racing contingent who puts a decal on the side of the car in hopes of contingency money.

EVERY ONE of the racers I talk to that use them replace the MSD components at least once a year IF NOT MORE.

That scenario tends to agree with my observations and experiences with the MSD product.



My current (at this moment) thinking is that sure it's nice to have the remote tuning ability of the distributor but especially in the ability to alter the advance curve without removing the distributor in a Pantera.

The MAJOR advantage is going to be on any electronic ignition though is going to be for data logging. I do not know about the MSD, but the Ford, P-E or Progression do not have that capability. Not yet.



So I seriously wish you very well on your journey to come and will be watching for feedback on any of the Progression distributors as far as dependability.



I inquired with Progression about data loging and this is the response I got. I suppose it opts me out? Call me shallow. For sure, I'm not going with MSD. They burned me more times then I care to think about. Once bitten, twice shy.

While it states their position it isn't an acknowledgement that they understand why I want it?

"Several companies already make full blown engine management systems that can data log many different things. We dont want to get into that market. If you want to see a playback of what the distirbutor is doing you can use a screen recorder app on your phone. Most phones have a screen recorder built in. Thanks"

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