MSD ignition on an E46? (HELP)

[anakbabe]

I searched over and over, I could only find them on JDM or Hotrods. Does anyone have any experience w/ MSD ignition? So far I've found a CCA member who had a 540i 6sp using msd.

Thanks in advance for the info... :hi:

[chmdrm]

E46 uses 6 coils right on the plugs. Plasma Coils are the only upgrade I know of.

I don't think MSD makes a box that will work.

[anakbabe]

Im a newbie on this subject,
Do you have more info on the plasma coils?? :dunno:

Thanks

[chmdrm]

http://www.bimmerworld.com/html/ignition-systems-plasma-direct-coils.htm

[BWMguy206]

AA uses a MSD Ignition system on certain Stage x turbo kits. Because MSD doesnt have any 6 channel boxes AA modifies it so that the BMW 6 cylinder ignition setup runs a waste spark pattern rather than sequtential firing. Basically 2 ignition coils from 2 cylinder will fire at the same time. Of course only one cylinder with the A/F mixture will be burned.

I know they have a kit for the E36 models but not sure for the E46.

[Will Pwr]

You might also want to consider the HKS Twin Power DLI as an alternative to the MSD

HKS Twin Power DLI (http://www.hksusa.com/products/?id=839&rsku=)