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Old 03-24-2012, 07:15 PM
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So I understand that a 2-step helps a f/i car build boost before the launch and build the rpms. My question is is it a good idea to fun a 2-step on a n/a car. My mods are in my sig. So whats the call? And what 2-step do you guys recommend?
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Not really my kind of dance...so I vote no.
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Got 1 no any other takers
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Auto or manual?
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Ok for a manual absolutely. For an auto it all depends on tire and stall. When you have more power than the track can handle a 2-step is a nice way to be consistent.

Being mile high like you are you're already down on power. It may not help at all.
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Originally Posted by chasgiv3
Ok for a manual absolutely. For an auto it all depends on tire and stall. When you have more power than the track can handle a 2-step is a nice way to be consistent.

Being mile high like you are you're already down on power. It may not help at all.
More than just ok for an M6 ... it is the only way to launch consistantly with a manual. Once you stage, you concentrate on the tree not your tach especially with a Pro Tree .... you just don't have time to fumble with rpm's. It is like launching with a trans brake on the stall.
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Its an M6 car. Ok so which 2 step do you guys recommend then? I know theres a lot of conpanys out there. So whos is better? Or best bang for the buck?
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Yes you need a 2 step for any kind of consistency in a manual. I figure out what the car will hold both on the street and the track and record the settings for each.

Here's what I'm using:
http://www.msdignition.com/product.a...285&terms=8733
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M6 for sure. Wired to the clutch switch. MSD workes great.
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Originally Posted by gregrob
Yes you need a 2 step for any kind of consistency in a manual. I figure out what the car will hold both on the street and the track and record the settings for each.

Here's what I'm using:
http://www.msdignition.com/product.a...285&terms=8733
MSD 2-Step #8733 X2 ... !
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Originally Posted by BrianSF-GA
More than just ok for an M6 ... it is the only way to launch consistantly with a manual. Once you stage, you concentrate on the tree not your tach especially with a Pro Tree .... you just don't have time to fumble with rpm's. It is like launching with a trans brake on the stall.
I meant to put a comma in there. OK, for a manual absolutely. So we're in violent agreement.

I use the MSD, wired to my transbrake switch.
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Ok ill look into the msd set up. Wheres the best place to buy one? Also curious what rpm do you guys have yours set at? I use to launch my car roughly at 3800 rpm before my heads and cam swap.
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Do you guys also got pictures of where you installed the boxes.
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I launch at 6k, I mounted mine to the passenger side shock tower, ran the wire under the pcm where there is a hole in the firewall to the clutch switch.
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The clutch switch would be on the clutch pedal right?
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Originally Posted by chasgiv3
I meant to put a comma in there. OK, for a manual absolutely. So we're in violent agreement.

I use the MSD, wired to my transbrake switch.
lol ... yep, comma placement can give a reply a whole new meaning. That's what sucks about forums, emails, letters and any other communication that is not spoken.

Yes, we are in violant agreement.

I am curious, do you not lauch at your converter's stall speed since you have a trans brake? Educate me please!

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If your gonna track the car you need a 2 step. I ran my MSD straight off the pcm.
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Ok sounds great im going to look into the msd and order one up
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The cheapest I have been able to find ... anyone find one cheaper?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MSD-8733-Lau...f6fb47&vxp=mtr
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http://autoplicity.com/products/2534...n=GSNOFITMENTR This is what I found. Does the 2-step come with instructions from msd to show where to plug everything in at?


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