RPM Module Installed: 5300 RPM
Others Collected: 3000, 4300, 4700, 5100, 7,000, 8000
Others Collected: 3000, 4300, 4700, 5100, 7,000, 8000
THE MSD 6AL
The great thing about MSD ignitions is that they are simple to install. I did sell out and buy the Blaster 3 coil too. There really weren't any surprises or problems here except for my factory tachometer would not work without the in-line tach adapter from MSD. There are RPM modules that plug into the ignition box which will tell the ignition how high in RPMs that the engine is allowed to run. There are a few included with the ignition, but many more denominations of RPMs are available. There is a link at the bottom of this page for DIY modules.
I like the idea of these limiters to protect the engine from a missed shift, and I won't usually drive it above 4,000 RPM. But once in awhile I would like to do a burnout, and I have to figure out which module will still let me have a little fun. Now that I bought tires that I actually care about, it ruins my willingness to do a burnout, but once in awhile...
I like the idea of these limiters to protect the engine from a missed shift, and I won't usually drive it above 4,000 RPM. But once in awhile I would like to do a burnout, and I have to figure out which module will still let me have a little fun. Now that I bought tires that I actually care about, it ruins my willingness to do a burnout, but once in awhile...
Marine Battery
One thing about an MSD ignition is that it wants voltage / current and lots of it. The same is true of the stock Ford starter. Since I worked at a boat dealership at the time, I installed a marine battery tray and used a deep cycle marine battery. Deep cycle batteries are better equipped to handle more charge and discharge cycles than automotive batteries. If the car isn't a daily driver this is good. Sometimes, this car sits for awhile and I have left the battery dead a few times. After a charge, it holds a charge just like when it was new.
Another thing I like about marine batteries is that they have an extra terminal with a wing nut. At first, I had some aftermarket wiring hooked up here, but I moved it all to the starter solenoid. I ended up putting all the wiring into as few harnesses as possible to look organized.
Another thing I like about marine batteries is that they have an extra terminal with a wing nut. At first, I had some aftermarket wiring hooked up here, but I moved it all to the starter solenoid. I ended up putting all the wiring into as few harnesses as possible to look organized.
MSD RPM Modules
Build your own MSD RPM Modules: http://www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum12/HTML/000613.html
Build your own MSD RPM Modules: http://www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum12/HTML/000613.html