teach me about 2-steps......which one and why?
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From: Murfreesboro, TN
teach me about 2-steps......which one and why? i've been reading a little about 2-steps, but i'm still a little hazy on them......what all will i need to hook one up in my 98 SS ?.....i'm planning on spending alot of time at the strip this summer after i upgrade the 10 bolt to an S60, so i'm looking for every edge i can get when it comes to a good launch.
All you'll need is a wire tap and about 2 minutes to hook it up and mount it. Most people use the MSD 2-step. You can tap into the Clutch Position Sensor under the hood at the PCM. Wire tap the correct wire and mount the 2-step on the shock tower. Plug it into both coil harnesses and you're done. MSD even includes a wire tap with it.
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When I bought mine I done alot of research on them and seen that a few of the lingenfelters gave problems, I just can't remember what. I ended up going with the MSD. Like he said, tap in right off the pcm. I tried tapping in at the pedal but when I was playing around with a test light my car took off while I was laying on my back in the floorboard lol. Scary stuff.
When I bought mine I done alot of research on them and seen that a few of the lingenfelters gave problems, I just can't remember what. I ended up going with the MSD. Like he said, tap in right off the pcm. I tried tapping in at the pedal but when I was playing around with a test light my car took off while I was laying on my back in the floorboard lol. Scary stuff.
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From: Murfreesboro, TN
thanks for the info fellas......i'll go with the MSD.....does it use pills for different rpm's or are they programmable?....around what rpm is it best to start out at?
You just use a small screwdriver to adjust the RPMs. There are two dials labeled 0-9. One for thousand and one for hundreds. As for starting out RPMs, depends on your rear end and tire combo. Those with a bulletproof rear end start at the 4500 ballpark and increase it as needed. Mine is set at 5500. Once I throw some ET Drags on there I'll bump to around 6K. (Track conditions permitting.)
A quick google image cause I'm too lazy to walk out to the garage. You can see the two small dials.
A quick google image cause I'm too lazy to walk out to the garage. You can see the two small dials.
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From: Murfreesboro, TN
You just use a small screwdriver to adjust the RPMs. There are two dials labeled 0-9. One for thousand and one for hundreds. As for starting out RPMs, depends on your rear end and tire combo. Those with a bulletproof rear end start at the 4500 ballpark and increase it as needed. Mine is set at 5500. Once I throw some ET Drags on there I'll bump to around 6K. (Track conditions permitting.)
A quick google image cause I'm too lazy to walk out to the garage. You can see the two small dials.
A quick google image cause I'm too lazy to walk out to the garage. You can see the two small dials.
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From: Murfreesboro, TN
just wanted to throw out a quick update.....i installed my 2-step this morning and it is awesome, i love the sound when it engages.......MSD makes a very high quality part, the entire unit is plug and play except for one wire......my car is a 1998, so i used the blue wire and spliced it to the purple/white wire running from the 2 prong clutch sensor.....install was a breeze.....i have it set at 3500 now, but that will increase once i get a stronger rear.
also, WS6store had the best price and they shipped it quickly.
also, WS6store had the best price and they shipped it quickly.
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