SKU: MSD8242
UPC: 085132082421
MPN: 8242
The MSD 8242 Frd Blaster Coil-On-Plug for 99-04 4.6L SOHC Ford engines is a direct replacement ignition system designed for serious enthusiasts and mechanics who demand reliable, consistent spark delivery across all eight cylinders. Built for the Ford modular engine platform, this coil-on-plug unit eliminates the traditional distributor and plug wires, replacing them with individual coils mounted directly over each spark plug. This architecture minimizes spark scatter and voltage loss, making it an essential upgrade for anyone tuning, rebuilding, or maintaining late-model Ford performance builds.
The Blaster 2 design delivers high-energy ignition output with precision timing control, critical for optimizing combustion efficiency in high-revving or modified 4.6L engines. The direct coil-on-plug configuration eliminates the weak points inherent in older wire-based systems—no corroded terminals, no voltage degradation over long spark plug leads, and no misfires due to arcing or insulation breakdown. MSD's proven engineering ensures stable performance across a wide operating range, from idle through redline, with the durable construction and compact profile (5.2 x 1.85 x 9.2 inches) engineered to fit within the tight engine bay constraints of Ford Mustangs, F-150s, and other modular-powered platforms from the late 1990s through early 2000s.
This single-pack coil is ideal for replacement, repair, or staged upgrades when one cylinder is misfiring or when rebuilding a long-block without the complete coil set. Mechanics and performance builders frequently swap worn or damaged coils individually to restore driveability without the expense of a full eight-coil replacement—a common practice for high-mileage 4.6L engines. Compatible with all 1999–2004 Ford SOHC 4.6-liter applications, installation requires only unplugging the old unit and securing the new coil directly onto the spark plug, then reconnecting the connector. Verify fitment with your specific vehicle's engine code before ordering to ensure compatibility with timing cover orientation and harness routing.
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