Electronic timing controls

SixFoFalcon

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Anyone running an MSD or similar timing control? I think I'm going to lock out the dizzy and go w/ a preset curve from an MSD 8090 or similar. Any reason why I should invest the extra $$$ and get one that has a programmable curve, or is the "standard" pre-programmed performance curve adequate?
 
I looked at them, but the thing that kept me from using one is they do not offer a Vacuum input. THey have a Boost retard function but no input on vacuum which to me is very important as it gives some adjustment for engine load.

Slade
 
slade I think I remember seenig some that do have vac advance on them.

but mostly to get into a decent timing setup you need a TPS sensor and MAP so you know load on the engine......by the time you add that might as well toss in a temp sensor and a couple injectors and call it EFI.

if I were you I would keep my eyes peeled for an older stand alone EFI that is batch fire or relys on some factory ignition parts (not a DIS system) and look into getting a used setup for cheap. my friend bought a used older haltech that was fuel only/batch fire for $200 just because it was a good deal. I am looking to pick up an old EFI box off my schools fsae team. the box I migh tbe getting was designed by on of our students in 2000 when her wanted a cheap EFI setup for his twin turbo pantera. he designed and sold these kits for $300 at the time. it tunes like a carb (set idle mix, accel, power, WOT and I forgot the last one....all just dashpots on the side of the box.......designed around GM components so cheap to toss together)
 
What if load is always the same? WOT!

J/k (sorta) :twisted:

My dizzy is the original from '64 and it's in good shape. I can't go to a mech. advance dizzy due to clearance issues with the 4V manifold. If anyone locates/confirms the electronic timing control w/ vacuum input, let me know! That would be the easiest way to do this.

Otherwise, since I'm going EFI eventually, I'll just go to a full DIS setup.
 
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