MSD 6AL-2 Programmable

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  1. blandq Founding Member

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    I am lookin for information regarding the 1st install? This is being applied to non-fuel injected carb solution. Is anyone using the electronic timing curves on a mechanical distibutor? Using the the retard for NOS and launch brake features?

    What is the initial disb. timing settings...
  2. brianj5600 Active Member

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    I have one on my turbo car. I love it. My distributer is locked at 42* and the box does everything. Start retard, mechanical retard, it retards as vacuum gets closer to 0 and even more under boost. I use the 2 step to launch. Roll it into the beams and foot brake it. You can go WOT and not push through the lights. Covers up my lazy accelerator pumps.
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    Ya its nice for all the features you can do with it. I plan to do that same thing when I go back to a power adder.
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    They work good for N/A street cars too. With a MAP sensor you have complete control over vacuum advance. I like using a laptop to make adjustments tom mechanical and vacuum advance vs tools. I use the timing light once for initial setting and never use it again. With the software you can move timing timing small amounts and be exact. Sometimes moving timing 1 degree can take several tries.

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