so after hearing a few fc1000's burn out i was getting worried....what do you know. mine burnt out the first day...not buying another one to do the same.



so im looking at the Crane Cam HI-6, or like every other car out there. an MSD 6A.



everyone seems to love the 6a's, but i like to try different approaches. anyone here ever run the Crane Cam HI-6? how did you like not, or not like it?

Cran cams HI-6



Operating voltage: 6 to 18 volts, reverse polarity protected, negative ground only.

Current draw: 7.0 amps maximum at 10,000 RPM

RPM operating range: 12,000+ RPM (with rev limiter disabled)

RPM limiter range: 500 to 9,900 RPM in 100 RPM increments

RPM limiter accuracy: ±30 RPM

Timing accuracy: ±0.5 degrees from 500 to 9,900 RPM

Multiple spark duration: 20 degrees crankshaft rotation below 3,000 RPM. Maximum 12 sparks per sequence with 1 millisecond interval between sparks.

Primary voltage output: 450 volts

Primary energy output: 1200 millijoules/sequence

Peak spark gap current: 380 milliamps with LX91 coil, 510 milliamps with LX92 coil

Trigger inputs: Magnetic trigger and points/module trigger

Tach output: 12 volt square wave

Dimensions: 8''L x 4.5''W x 2''H, 2.5 lbs

Operational Limits: 6,500 RPM continuous at 185°F.

8,000 RPM continuous at 185°F for all other fully encapsulated versions.





MSD 6A



Operating Voltage: + 10-18 VDC, Negative Ground

Current Requirements: 5 Amps-5,000 RPM, 10 Amps-10,000 RPM

RPM Range: 15,000 RPM with 14.4 Volts

Spark Series Duration: 20° Crankshaft Rotation

Energy Output Max: 105-115 Millijoules Per Spark

Weight And Size: 2-3/4lbs., 8'' L x 3-1/2'' W x 2-3/4'' H

Voltage Output Max:Primary - 460-480 Volts, Secondary - 45,000 Volts (Blaster Coil)





Jacobs Electronics FC1000



Part Number: JAC-341000

Ignition Box Output: Capacitive discharge

Circuitry: Analog

Rev Limiter: No

Timing Retard: None

Data Acquisition: No

CD Voltage Output to Coil: 500 V

Current Draw: 1.1 amps per 1,000 rpm

Spark Output (millijoules): 125 Millijoules

Minimum Operating Voltage: 7.5 V

Maximum Operating Voltage: 16 V

crane looks like a better option to me. what is the price difference?

new the crane is a bit more exspensive new.



but i was looking around on eBay and whatever. although the crane is harder to find used. they seem to re-sell for a lot less. most likely becuase not many people even know about it. but everybody and there mother knows what a 6a is...

i think everyone runs the msd, cause its easy, but the crane works just as well and used to be cheaper.



i know ted's had the crane on his car since the middle 90's

i been looking at both. there pretty much the same. and only one wire difference for hook up. i'll most likely end up with the MSD cause there everywhere all the time. the crane is a little harder to come by. well, used anyway.



i found this gold colored hi-6 . not black like the rest. and it dosnt sey fireball like all the other hi-6's.



its actually a hi-6TR. i cant find any info on it. i know its supposed to come with a timing retard. but it dosnt have it. i dont need that anyway.



you ever seen the gold ones? i think its just an older model.

yeah they used to all be gold, i dunno when they switched, maybe 02ish?