MSD 8200 Installation

INSTALLING NEW TERMINALS

Two plug wire terminals are supplied with this kit. To install the terminals it is recommended to
use a Plug Wire Tool, such as the MSD Pro-Crimp Tool, PN 35051, however you can produce
a solid crimp with a pair of pliers when used with care.

Straight Terminals: Fold the conductor back along the wire insulation. Slide the wire into the
terminal with the conductor positioned so it is in contact with the bottom of the terminal (Figure

6). Push the wire through until the sleeve protrudes about 1/8” beyond the crimp tabs.

MSD Blaster Coil

PN 8200 and PN 8203

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Parts Included:

1 - Blaster Coil 2 - 45° Faston Tabs 1 - 0.8 Ohm Resistor
1 - Blaster Boot/Terminal 2 - Female Fastons 1 - 18” Gray Wire

Figure 6 Positioning the Wire in the Terminal.

In case of malfunction, this MSD component will be repaired free of charge according to the terms of the warranty.

When returning MSD components for warranty service, Proof of Purchase must be supplied for verification. After
the warranty period has expired, repair service is based on a minimum and maximum fee.

All returns must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number issued to them before

being returned. To obtain an RMA number please contact MSD Customer Service at 1 (888) MSD-7859 or
visit our website at www.msdignition.com/rma to automatically obtain a number and shipping information.

When returning the unit for repair, leave all wires at the length in which you have them installed. Be sure to
include a detailed account of any problems experienced, and what components and accessories are installed
on the vehicle. The repaired unit will be returned as soon as possible using Ground shipping methods (ground
shipping is covered by warranty). For more information, call MSD Ignition at [phone]. MSD technicians are
available from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (mountain time).

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SD warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under its intended normal
use*, when properly installed and purchased from an authorized MSD dealer, for a period of one year from
the date of the original purchase. This warranty is void for any products purchased through auction websites.
If found to be defective as mentioned above, it will be repaired or replaced at the option of MSD. Any item that
is covered under this warranty will be returned free of charge using Ground shipping methods.
This shall constitute the sole remedy of the purchaser and the sole liability of MSD. To the extent permitted
by law, the foregoing is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties or representation whether expressed or
implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness. In no event shall MSD or its suppliers be
liable for special or consequential damages.
*Intended normal use means that this item is being used as was originally intended and for the original application
as sold by MSD. Any modifications to this item or if it is used on an application other than what MSD markets the
product, the warranty will be void. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to determine that this item will work
for the application they are intending. MSD will accept no liability for custom applications.

Service

Limited Warranty

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WARNING: During installation, disconnect the battery cables. When disconnecting the

battery, always remove the Negative cable first and install it last.

Note: This Blaster Coil is supplied with a ballast resistor. If your application uses a points
distributor, the ballast must be used. Late model electronic ignitions or an MSD
Ignition do not require the ballast.

REMOVAL

1. Label the location of the coil wires (+ and -) and remove the wires from the coil.

2. Remove the high voltage wire from the coil and remove the coil from its mount.

3. Position the Blaster Coil in the mount and tighten.

INSTALLATION

Note: The Blaster Coil will mount in most factory canister coil mounts. MSD also offers a

Chrome Bracket, PN 8213. It is recommended to mount the coil in an upright position.

STOCK POINTS IGNITION

If you are installing the Blaster Coil with the stock points ignition (Figure 1), MSD Blaster
Ignition or an MSD 5 Ignition Control (Figure 2), the supplied 0.8 ohm ballast resistor must
be installed on the coil positive (+) wire.

Figure 1 Wiring to the Stock Ignition.

1. Install the original negative (-) coil wire (Figure 1).

2. Install the supplied connector on the coil positive (+) wire and install it to ballast resistor.
The Ballast Resistor should be mounted to a solid mount such as the firewall.

3. Connect the supplied Gray wire from the Ballast to the Coil positive (+) terminal.

4. Install the high voltage wire. If necessary, use the supplied Power Tower (Figure 4).

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2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 2 Wiring to an MSD Blaster Ignition or MSD 5.

MSD 6 OR 7 SERIES IGNITION CONTROL

The MSD 6 or 7 Series Ignitions receive 12 volts directly from the battery and are responsible
for delivering the positive voltage to the coil. Therefore, a 12 volt source wire is not required
at the coil. When the installation is complete, there will only be two wires making direct
contact to the coil terminals: the Orange wire from the MSD connects to the coil positive
(+) terminal. The Black wire from the MSD connects to the coil negative (-) terminal
(Figure 3).

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3

REPLACING AN E-CORE STYLE COIL
(FORD TFI OR GM DUAL COIL CONNECTOR)

The MSD Blaster Coils can be used in place of your late model e-core style coil. The Ballast
Resistor does not need to be installed in either of these installations.

Ford TFI: Look on the original coil to determine the coil negative and coil positive wires. Coil
positive is usually Red/Lt. Green and negative is generally Dark Green/Yellow. Cut the wires
and install the two female Faston terminals to the wires.

Figure 4 Wiring to a Ford TFI Coil.

GM Dual Connector Coil: There are four (sometimes three) wires going into the GM Coil.
Two wires are positive and two (sometimes one) are negative. It is important to install each
wire to the MSD Coil. Cut the wires and splice the corresponding polarity wires together and
install the supplied female faston connectors.

Figure 3 Wiring to an MSD 6 or 7 Series Ignition.

Figure 5 Wiring to a GM Dual Connector Coil.

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