MSD started out in 1970 as Autotronic Controls Corp (ACC), which was a research and development company founded by two engineers from White Sands (New Mexico), Missile Range. The men and their partners were working on designing a lean burn fuel system called the Electrasonic Fuel Induction System to enhance the fuel economy of new and older automobiles. The air/fuel mixture was becoming so lean as the new fuel system was being fine-tuned that conventional breaker points and early electronic ignitions were having difficulty igniting it. The engineers at ACC then started researching a new ignition system by using a new technology called capacitive discharge (CD). The CD design inspired a new breakthrough for the ignition, the capability for multiple sparks. ACC has been the producer of the highest performing and most desirable ignitions for over 20 years. The high energy spark of the CD design combined with multiple sparks delivered a much more intense ignition. The multiple spark discharge (MSD), not only ignited the lean fuel mixture , but it also improved the overall performance of the engine. Benefits of this new technology that all cars and trucks could utilize, especially race cars, were improved starting, smooth idle, less emissions and more power. News of the new MSD spread quickly throughout the racing world and MSD Ignition Controls has become the ignition of choice since then. MSD Ignition today has over 400 employees and occupies over 84,000 square feet. This talented team designs, develops, tests and manufactures the complete selection of MSD products including Ignition Controls, Coils, Timing Accessories, and Spark Plug Wires and Accessories. MSD Ignition parts are the best ignition products you can install on your vehicle whether it's a daily driver, dirt tracker, 4-wheel drive, a seven second Pro Stock car or Big Foot.

Regardless of what type of car or truck you own, MSD Ignition products will enhance its performance. MSD's ongoing research and development has allowed them to stay on the cutting-edge of ignition technology and has contributed to their growing variety of products. MSD is known for their ignition controls, but they also have an extensive selection of Pro-Billet Distributors, an increasing variety of performance coils (including coil packs for late models), helpful accessories and the finest spark plug wires out there with their 8.5 mm Super Conductors. Trust MSD, the premier company in ignition expertise, for your ignition needs.