The Street Fire Capacitive Discharge Ignition is a full-featured, budget-friendly ignition box. It fires a series of multiple sparks lasting 20 degrees of crankshaft rotation at lower rpm to ensure complete combustion, improving throttle response and idle quality. Housed in durable cast aluminum, it connects to points, amplifier, and magnetic pickup distributors and works with 4, 6, or 8-cylinder engines.
Specifications:
- Ignition Type: Performance CDI
- Current Draw: approx. .7 amp per 1,000 rpm
- Primary Voltage: 435V
- Secondary Voltage: 43,000V
- Voltage Required: 9-18V
- Maximum RPM: 9,900
- Spark Energy: 95 mJ per spark
- Category: Ignition, Control Modules
- Part Number: 5520
Features an adjustable rev limiter with rotary dials in 100 rpm increments for overrev protection.
Compliance: This ignition control carries California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order EO# D-40-43, making it legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles in all 50 states when installed per MSD's application guide.
FAQ
Is the MSD 5520 Street Fire ignition CARB legal?
Yes, it carries CARB Executive Order EO# D-40-43, making it legal for sale and use on emissions-controlled vehicles in all 50 states when installed per MSD's application guide.
What distributor types does this ignition connect to?
Points, amplifier, and magnetic pickup distributors.
Does it have rev limiting?
Yes, an adjustable rev limiter set with rotary dials in 100 rpm increments.
What's the maximum rpm rating?
9,900 rpm.
What engines is it compatible with?
4, 6, or 8-cylinder engines.
