Coil for a MSD 7AL-2

Plyguy63 · 02-24-2019, 08:27 AM

Are there any coils out there for a 7AL-2 that will do the job? MSD 8261 is over $200. According to MSD a lot of coils won't work as well with a 7 series MSD.

1320racer · 02-24-2019, 09:09 AM

8201

Duster 7695 · 02-24-2019, 10:01 AM

My old coil died. Just put an 8201 in the car and it runs like it should. I have a 7AL2 in the car.

Raul

Plyguy63 · 02-24-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

8201

Thanks. Not sure how I missed that. $75 to a $100 cheaper than the 8261 depending who you buy it from.

Plyguy63 · 02-24-2019, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plyguy63

Thanks. Not sure how I missed that. $75 to a $100 cheaper than the 8261 depending who you buy it from.

After looking at the 8201 went in the garage to check on some coils I have and sure enough I already have an 8201. Will check it out and see if it is still good. Started working on my Max Wedge last summer after being stored since 1993. Hope the 8201 is still good, as saving any money is nice.

nickh · 02-24-2019, 12:14 PM

I have an 8251 MSD Coil for sale, it works with all 7 series msd boxes.

340Cuda · 02-24-2019, 12:40 PM

I have used the MSD 8201 with 7ALs for years with no problems.

Hacksaw · 02-24-2019, 01:15 PM

MSD recommends the 8261 coil with the 7AL-2 box, ( the big one ). But I'm sure you will find several racers that have used the 8201 ( the small one ) with no differences, myself included.

FED 387 · 02-24-2019, 01:27 PM

8261 is recommended for short spurts like in Comp Eliminator otherwise it gets too hot and becomes not as effective ---8251 is just slightly less on output than a 8261 recommended in most cases where the engine is run for longer periods of time such as in Stock/Super Stock---8201 coil is a good coil nothing wrong with it but if you want to get maximum efficiency from the ignition system I would look at the 8261/8251 as opposed to a 8201--FED 387

Leon Rennebaum · 02-24-2019, 01:42 PM

As FED387 pointed out the MSD 8251 is an excellent choice for use with MSD 7, 8, and 10 ignition boxes. This coil runs cool and is the same price as the 8201. I have one on my pro-street SBC and it runs for hours without overheating!

02-24-2019, 08:27 AM	#1
Plyguy63 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 34 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Coil for a MSD 7AL-2 Are there any coils out there for a 7AL-2 that will do the job? MSD 8261 is over $200. According to MSD a lot of coils won't work as well with a 7 series MSD.

02-24-2019, 09:09 AM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Coil for a MSD 7AL-2 8201

02-24-2019, 10:01 AM	#3
Duster 7695 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 140 Likes: 1 Liked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Coil for a MSD 7AL-2 My old coil died. Just put an 8201 in the car and it runs like it should. I have a 7AL2 in the car. Raul

02-24-2019, 12:14 PM	#6
nickh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 813 Likes: 3,344 Liked 629 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Coil for a MSD 7AL-2 I have an 8251 MSD Coil for sale, it works with all 7 series msd boxes.

02-24-2019, 12:40 PM	#7
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,656 Likes: 3,793 Liked 756 Times in 328 Posts	Re: Coil for a MSD 7AL-2 I have used the MSD 8201 with 7ALs for years with no problems.

02-24-2019, 01:15 PM	#8
Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 878 Likes: 196 Liked 306 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Coil for a MSD 7AL-2 MSD recommends the 8261 coil with the 7AL-2 box, ( the big one ). But I'm sure you will find several racers that have used the 8201 ( the small one ) with no differences, myself included.

02-24-2019, 01:27 PM	#9
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,408 Likes: 498 Liked 328 Times in 176 Posts	Re: Coil for a MSD 7AL-2 8261 is recommended for short spurts like in Comp Eliminator otherwise it gets too hot and becomes not as effective ---8251 is just slightly less on output than a 8261 recommended in most cases where the engine is run for longer periods of time such as in Stock/Super Stock---8201 coil is a good coil nothing wrong with it but if you want to get maximum efficiency from the ignition system I would look at the 8261/8251 as opposed to a 8201--FED 387 Last edited by FED 387; 02-24-2019 at 01:28 PM. Reason: spelling

02-24-2019, 01:42 PM	#10
Leon Rennebaum Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Williamstown, NJ Posts: 30 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Coil for a MSD 7AL-2 As FED387 pointed out the MSD 8251 is an excellent choice for use with MSD 7, 8, and 10 ignition boxes. This coil runs cool and is the same price as the 8201. I have one on my pro-street SBC and it runs for hours without overheating!