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Old 09-01-10, 09:07 PM
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Hooked up my MSD Wasted Spark, another question.

Okay, so i hooked my 6AL box, i hooked it up wasted spark. The power difference is definetly noticable. I'm very pleased, but, it seems to drop off on power slightly above 6KRPM, but under 6 it makes alot more power. Anyone have any ideas why there would be a slight drop? Maybe it's burning more fuel and i need to richen my Air Jets? or maybe i need to get a aftermarket fuel pump?
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I'm not 100% sure how the box sees what cyl you have. If the box is the default 8cyl, and you have say a 8000rpm pill in, it might just start cutting out sooner.

Make sure the box is set to 4cyl and you have an appropriate rev limited pill.



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Also found this:
http://apps.msdignition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1205

MSD says to wire the coils in series. The guys on here I've seen run them in parallel. Hmm... maybe this is why parts die?
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Idk. I made sure and set it to 4cyl when i put it in, and set the limiter to 7000. I'll have to check it again i guess.
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Originally Posted by Crispin38
Idk. I made sure and set it to 4cyl when i put it in, and set the limiter to 7000. I'll have to check it again i guess.
I'm not going to comment on your other set-up except for your MSD.....7K RPM only??? you need to go higher than that
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I've heard the pills can start weaking spark up to 1000rpm before the number on the pill.
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Originally Posted by WackyRicer
I'm not going to comment on your other set-up except for your MSD.....7K RPM only??? you need to go higher than that
When i take it to the track i will. It's my DD.
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Originally Posted by Twilightoptics
I've heard the pills can start weaking spark up to 1000rpm before the number on the pill.
I too. I'll probably turn it up then, thanks for the help guys.
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