camarozz383

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hey guys how do you use the MSD pro data software? and do anyone have any ideas as to what I should set my timing and map at? thanks in advance

JRracing

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Do you have the software loaded on a laptop? Do that and get it to communicate with the box by plugging the laptop into the box..
Plug the #1 chip in the box and this will give you a base line to start with and adjust a few simple things from there. Keep the timing around 28-36 degree's. Rev hi is your rev limiter keep it around 7500 for now.

newschool72

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Be sure to pull the pill before you finish the tune. The pills will over ride any custom tune you tried to install.

racerrit

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unless ur using a map u need to zero out those tables on the map chart. something they dont tell u. ive had my car from 28 to 36 deg total time but runs best at 32. Just make laps n log the results shell tell u what she wants lol

Doug G

Motor/trans combo and build will help a lot with recommendations.

speedtigger

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I always hate to see guys get timing advice when they have not even shared the details of their build. I also hate to see people start out with their testing at higher total timing settings. Too little timing within reason will not get you in trouble, but too much timing can do some damage.

Do a search in this section for timing threads. There are many great discussions on this topic to learn from including a sticky that could probably be re-titled to include 6012 users.

camarozz383

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ok that info will help guys! thanks, car will be six speed, see how it goes thanks again

streetrod56

Have any of you had a 6012 box go bad on you? MSD. says they have no problem with them. I am on the 3rd one in my car that only has a couple hours run time on it.

TTur1996

Only negative things I've heard about the 6012 ended up being user error. But then again, so were most all of them. Check, Check, and Recheck your grounds. Then when your done with that. Check and make sure you have at least 12 volts.

camarozz383

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2008 5.3 bored to 3.903, ported & polished 243 heads, brian tooley valve springs, edelbrock performer RPM intake with a holley 750 double pumper, comp cam valve lift 0.553/0.556 109* lobe separation, t56 with 3.73 gears.

Really wish someone would poste a guide how to tinker with the msd software, really don't want to mess it up, thanks guys

camarozz383

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what do you guys think a good timing curve would be? from idle to at least 6500 RPM

Also do i need a map sensor? some say yes, and some no, what are the benefits to a map sensor, I do not have any boost or any sort, just engine, thanks

Doug G

28* from 800-7000 would be a baseline tune I guess ?
I have a MAP but only use it to read vacuum, does nothing to my timing. Just be sure to zero it out in program even if it's not hooked up.
MAP will give better MPG's when cruising is all.

LQ4BU

Theres some videos on Youtube from MSD. They are very generalized though, but at least give you an idea of how to work your way through the software.

camarozz383

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thanks guys, someone really should make a sticky on a simple way to use this for guys like me lol, I really don't want to screw anything up you know, hope it makes a difference, thanks again guys

Doug G

Oh, and be sure to set your rev limit and save all info, then save/transfer to box.

camarozz383

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thanks doug! And everyone else for your help