MSD question

[charlief1]

Still looking for parts for the build so here's the question. I'm thinking about using an msd 6btm and accessories for timing. This is a carb turbo set up so as far as just having the better ingnition and boost retard is it better than the factory esc?

 

[Jobi-Wan]

That's similar to the setup I had on my 83 and it ran great. It was an MSD box with the adjustable boost retard. Don't know how it compares to stock, but I could tell a difference with the adjustable timing. No numbers, just overall feel of the car.

 

[Rosewood]

depending on you budget-you could get the 6T and plug the timing control into it as well - it's not a slick as the boost defined retard, but i had a knob on the dash and could adjust the timing 10 degrees either way. i launched with boost so the timing was pulled back all the time, but it did vary depending on the temp and how much alky was in the water injection. if i ever took the car out to go to work or something, i would just turn up the timing from in the car for better mileage and driveability off boost. i really liked having the driver adjusting knob on the car.

 

[b4black]

This is a carb turbo set up so as far as just having the better ingnition and boost retard is it better than the factory esc?

You use the 6BTM along with the stock ESC. Just add some timing retard until it doesn't knock.

A knock gauge makes life easier.

 

[charlief1]

I was planning to use a knock sensor and a 6al with a boost timing retard box instead of the esc. How would you link them?

 

[b4black]

What year is your engine?

I just added the MSD like on any other engine. The two systems work independently of each other.

 

[charlief1]

It's an 83 that I'm working on.

 

[v6tsportcoupe]

I have a 82 sport coupe and i use the stock esc,computer,carb and an msd 5462 box .......works great

 

[charlief1]

What kind of timing are you running and how much? Any knock issues?

 

[Rosewood]

I have a 82 sport coupe and i use the stock esc,computer,carb and an msd 5462 box .......works great

what does it run in the 1/4?