Nitrous Timing Retard using MSD Optispark Distributor?
02-09-2011, 12:49 PM
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Nitrous Timing Retard using MSD Optispark Distributor? Hey guys,
Just wanted some input on this.......
Looking for a way to retard the timing when I add nitrous to my car in the next few weeks. I was originally looking at adding an MSD or Mallory ignition box to do it, but could I just use the MSD Optispark's adjustable timing to perform the same function? Max NOS would be a 150 shot.
I already have the distributor so it wouldn't cost me anything to do it. The car is out of state having a motor put in and NOS installed. If I could save the extra expense of the ignition box and install, it would probabaly save $500.00.
I can always put it in myself at a later date when it comes home.
Thanks for any input.
Just wanted some input on this.......
Looking for a way to retard the timing when I add nitrous to my car in the next few weeks. I was originally looking at adding an MSD or Mallory ignition box to do it, but could I just use the MSD Optispark's adjustable timing to perform the same function? Max NOS would be a 150 shot.
I already have the distributor so it wouldn't cost me anything to do it. The car is out of state having a motor put in and NOS installed. If I could save the extra expense of the ignition box and install, it would probabaly save $500.00.
I can always put it in myself at a later date when it comes home.
Thanks for any input.
02-09-2011, 01:09 PM
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The timing adjuster is not a reliable piece though and you would need to fab a pointer and degree the damper which would pretty much also mandate a keyed hub. To do that well you will spend what you would on a Mallory box.
Just do the Mallory box and then you have the window switch and spark based rev limiters which are huge engine safeties.
Just do the Mallory box and then you have the window switch and spark based rev limiters which are huge engine safeties.
02-09-2011, 01:30 PM
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The timing adjuster is not a reliable piece though and you would need to fab a pointer and degree the damper which would pretty much also mandate a keyed hub. To do that well you will spend what you would on a Mallory box.
Just do the Mallory box and then you have the window switch and spark based rev limiters which are huge engine safeties.
Just do the Mallory box and then you have the window switch and spark based rev limiters which are huge engine safeties.
02-09-2011, 04:02 PM
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The timing adjuster is not a reliable piece though and you would need to fab a pointer and degree the damper which would pretty much also mandate a keyed hub. To do that well you will spend what you would on a Mallory box.
Just do the Mallory box and then you have the window switch and spark based rev limiters which are huge engine safeties.
Just do the Mallory box and then you have the window switch and spark based rev limiters which are huge engine safeties.
I run a Dig 6 box that has 2 rpm limits(stage and max) and a NX retard.
02-13-2011, 01:29 PM
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