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Hand Held Programmer/Monitors for MSD Programmable Ignition

For racers that do not use a PC to program their Programmable Digital Ignition Components, MSD offers two Programmer Monitors. These provide total programming control and feature an LCD monitor screen with push buttons for editing the programs.... (more)

Last Edited Nov 20th, 2007 02:13 pm

Installing An MSD 6A, 6T, 6AL or 6BTM Ignition Control

This section covers the installation of the MSD 6A, 6AL, 6BTM, 6T and the SCI Ignition Controls. These Ignition Controls feature capacitive discharge circuitry and multiple sparks. They will install to most vehicles with a 12 Volt electrical system and a distributor that is triggered with points, electronic amplifiers or magnetic pickups.... (more)

Last Edited Nov 8th, 2007 10:38 pm

Zex Installation Instructions for HEMI Truck Nitrous System 82176

Installation instructions for the ZEX™ 82176 Dodge HEMI Truck Nitrous System including wiring diagrams, plumbing diagrams, bottle mounting tips and jet/hp chart.... (more)

Last Edited Nov 21st, 2007 02:18 pm

Zex Installation Instructions for Gen III (LS1,LS2, LS6) High Output Nitrous System 82087

Installation instructions for the ZEX™ 82087 LS1, LS2 and LS6 High Output Nitrous System including wiring diagrams, plumbing diagrams, bottle mounting tips and jet/hp chart.... (more)

Last Edited Nov 21st, 2007 01:51 pm

Zex Installation Instructions for Turbo Nitrous System 82218

Installation instructions for the ZEX™ 82218 Turbo Nitrous System including wiring diagrams, plumbing diagrams, bottle mounting tips and jet/hp chart.... (more)

Last Edited Nov 21st, 2007 02:04 pm

MSD Distributor Setup Tips

MSD offers a variety of distributors designed for different applications ranging from low profile and small diameter models to a front drive distributor. You can have the most powerful ignition available, but if you are not accurately triggering all of that energy or not getting it to the right spark plug at the precise moment, all of that power is being wasted. Due to the increased energy output of an MSD Ignition Control, proper setup of the distributor is very important. A good... (more)

Last Edited Nov 8th, 2007 10:58 pm

Power Valve Operation

The power enrichment system supplies additional fuel to the main system during heavy load or full power situations. Holley carburetors utilize a vacuum operated power enrichment system and a selection of power valves is available to "time" this system's operation to your specific needs. Each Holley power valve is stamped with a number to indicate the vacuum opening point. For example, the number "65" indicates that the power valve will open when the engine vacuum drops to 6.5" or below. An... (more)

Last Edited Nov 4th, 2007 01:00 pm

Choosing A Weiand Manifold

Below is a listing of the different styles and series of manifolds offered by Weiand. The information listed will help you decide which manifold will suit your particular application and needs. ACTION PLUS SERIES: 180°, dual-plane manifold designed as a stock replacement manifold with improved power and torque characteristics. The effective RPM range of this style manifold is off idle through approximately 6000 RPM. The carburetor mounting pad is designed to accept either a stock or... (more)

Last Edited Nov 21st, 2007 10:16 pm