MSD for timing control?
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MSD for timing control?
MSD for timing control?
Here is a cut and paste from their website:
MSD DIS-2, PN 6211 (2 Channel Ignition)
Maximize your vehicle’s distributorless ignition system (DIS) with MSD’s powerful new ignition controls; the MSD DIS-2 and DIS-4. These Ignition Controls feature Multi-Channel capability, and can deliver up to 480 volts to the primary side of most DIS type dual output coils. With its two channels, the MSD Digital DIS-2 is designed for use on all 4-cylinder applications using 2 coils, while the DIS-4 can be used on all 6 and 8-cylinder engines with three or four coils.
Programmable Timing Control
Precise timing control is essential to producing maximum engine power. With the addition of nitrous, turbos or supercharger systems, timing becomes even more critical. To get the most out of your engine, the ignition must be able to compensate for these extreme changes in cylinder pressure throughout the engine’s entire rpm range. During low speed operation, the MSD DIS Ignitions use the factory ignition to control basic timing functions. Once maximum timing is achieved, the DIS-2 and DIS-4 can be programmed to retard the timing at a specific rate and rpm point to prevent engine damage due to detonation caused by excessive timing.
Here is a cut and paste from their website:
MSD DIS-2, PN 6211 (2 Channel Ignition)
Maximize your vehicle’s distributorless ignition system (DIS) with MSD’s powerful new ignition controls; the MSD DIS-2 and DIS-4. These Ignition Controls feature Multi-Channel capability, and can deliver up to 480 volts to the primary side of most DIS type dual output coils. With its two channels, the MSD Digital DIS-2 is designed for use on all 4-cylinder applications using 2 coils, while the DIS-4 can be used on all 6 and 8-cylinder engines with three or four coils.
Programmable Timing Control
Precise timing control is essential to producing maximum engine power. With the addition of nitrous, turbos or supercharger systems, timing becomes even more critical. To get the most out of your engine, the ignition must be able to compensate for these extreme changes in cylinder pressure throughout the engine’s entire rpm range. During low speed operation, the MSD DIS Ignitions use the factory ignition to control basic timing functions. Once maximum timing is achieved, the DIS-2 and DIS-4 can be programmed to retard the timing at a specific rate and rpm point to prevent engine damage due to detonation caused by excessive timing.
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Originally Posted by abmerop18
dont think it can work with the direct coil injection of the 7thgen.
someone correct me if i am wrong
someone correct me if i am wrong
MSD DIS-4 is MSD ignition for distributorless engines 4 coils.
Or am I way off?
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Quote from MSD's site:
"DIS-4 can be used on all 6 and 8-cylinder engines with three or four coils."
MSD systems are designed mostly to be used with cars that use one coil for two cylinders. The DIS-2 is setup to work with 4 cylinders, but only 4 cylinders that use two coil packs. They do not have an igntion designed to work with Coil on Plug, which is totally different from coil pack setups that use one coil with multiple cylinders. I called MSD about this two years ago, and they said the DIS-2 or DIS-4 would not work on our car.
The AEM CDI works with our cars, but does not allow you to change timing. It only provides multiple and better sparks.
"DIS-4 can be used on all 6 and 8-cylinder engines with three or four coils."
MSD systems are designed mostly to be used with cars that use one coil for two cylinders. The DIS-2 is setup to work with 4 cylinders, but only 4 cylinders that use two coil packs. They do not have an igntion designed to work with Coil on Plug, which is totally different from coil pack setups that use one coil with multiple cylinders. I called MSD about this two years ago, and they said the DIS-2 or DIS-4 would not work on our car.
The AEM CDI works with our cars, but does not allow you to change timing. It only provides multiple and better sparks.
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Originally Posted by RiceBurnrEX
Quote from MSD's site:
"DIS-4 can be used on all 6 and 8-cylinder engines with three or four coils."
MSD systems are designed mostly to be used with cars that use one coil for two cylinders. The DIS-2 is setup to work with 4 cylinders, but only 4 cylinders that use two coil packs. They do not have an igntion designed to work with Coil on Plug, which is totally different from coil pack setups that use one coil with multiple cylinders. I called MSD about this two years ago, and they said the DIS-2 or DIS-4 would not work on our car.
The AEM CDI works with our cars, but does not allow you to change timing. It only provides multiple and better sparks.
"DIS-4 can be used on all 6 and 8-cylinder engines with three or four coils."
MSD systems are designed mostly to be used with cars that use one coil for two cylinders. The DIS-2 is setup to work with 4 cylinders, but only 4 cylinders that use two coil packs. They do not have an igntion designed to work with Coil on Plug, which is totally different from coil pack setups that use one coil with multiple cylinders. I called MSD about this two years ago, and they said the DIS-2 or DIS-4 would not work on our car.
The AEM CDI works with our cars, but does not allow you to change timing. It only provides multiple and better sparks.
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Originally Posted by RiceBurnrEX
Quote from MSD's site:
"DIS-4 can be used on all 6 and 8-cylinder engines with three or four coils."
MSD systems are designed mostly to be used with cars that use one coil for two cylinders. The DIS-2 is setup to work with 4 cylinders, but only 4 cylinders that use two coil packs. They do not have an igntion designed to work with Coil on Plug, which is totally different from coil pack setups that use one coil with multiple cylinders. I called MSD about this two years ago, and they said the DIS-2 or DIS-4 would not work on our car.
"DIS-4 can be used on all 6 and 8-cylinder engines with three or four coils."
MSD systems are designed mostly to be used with cars that use one coil for two cylinders. The DIS-2 is setup to work with 4 cylinders, but only 4 cylinders that use two coil packs. They do not have an igntion designed to work with Coil on Plug, which is totally different from coil pack setups that use one coil with multiple cylinders. I called MSD about this two years ago, and they said the DIS-2 or DIS-4 would not work on our car.
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