MSD Window Switch or Mallory Window Switch
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MSD Window Switch or Mallory Window Switch Hey guys,
looking to get one of the Window Switches.
Seems like everyone is useing this brand.
My questions are:
1. What is bad about this Window Switch?
2. What needs to be done/re-calibrated after i got in my mail before i install it?
3. I have 3.43 and vig 3200. Stock shift points. Rev limiter is 6500. What window range i should be using to be Safe?
4. Am i forgeting anything to ask <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> ?
Thank a bunch <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
<small>[ December 16, 2002, 02:59 AM: Message edited by: TomQ ]</small>
looking to get one of the Window Switches.
Seems like everyone is useing this brand.
My questions are:
1. What is bad about this Window Switch?
2. What needs to be done/re-calibrated after i got in my mail before i install it?
3. I have 3.43 and vig 3200. Stock shift points. Rev limiter is 6500. What window range i should be using to be Safe?
4. Am i forgeting anything to ask <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> ?
Thank a bunch <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
<small>[ December 16, 2002, 02:59 AM: Message edited by: TomQ ]</small>
Re: MSD Window Switch or Mallory Window Switch 1. You have to buy modules for what ever rpm you want to set the window switch at($20 a set).
2. You do NOT have to send the unit back to MSD to be re-calibrated. You just have to set it to 4 cylinder mode(yep are cpu puts out the same signal as a 4 banger). You can do this simply by cutting the blue and red loops(sets it to 4cyl mode).
3. I would set the lower rpm to 3000rpm's(no lower) and the higher one is up to you(mines at 5800, but I have an m6). I suggest you watch to see what rpm your car shifts at and set it a rew 100 rpm below that. But remember that the tachs in our cars lag when you are racing. If you have access to Auto Tap I would recommend that you use that to see where your trans is actually shifting.
2. You do NOT have to send the unit back to MSD to be re-calibrated. You just have to set it to 4 cylinder mode(yep are cpu puts out the same signal as a 4 banger). You can do this simply by cutting the blue and red loops(sets it to 4cyl mode).
3. I would set the lower rpm to 3000rpm's(no lower) and the higher one is up to you(mines at 5800, but I have an m6). I suggest you watch to see what rpm your car shifts at and set it a rew 100 rpm below that. But remember that the tachs in our cars lag when you are racing. If you have access to Auto Tap I would recommend that you use that to see where your trans is actually shifting.
Re: MSD Window Switch or Mallory Window Switch Oh and also that the MSD unit is designed to be used at low voltage. You use the window switch to supply the ground for your circuit(highly recommended). And to wire it up AFTER the relay if you are using it to supply the + power to your nitrous system.
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Re: MSD Window Switch or Mallory Window Switch Great info man !
Thanks!
Now what about the Mallory ones ?
is that the one ?
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...10&prmenbr=361
<small>[ December 16, 2002, 03:04 AM: Message edited by: TomQ ]</small>
Thanks!
Now what about the Mallory ones ?
is that the one ?
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...10&prmenbr=361
<small>[ December 16, 2002, 03:04 AM: Message edited by: TomQ ]</small>
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Re: MSD Window Switch or Mallory Window Switch If you do decide to go with the MSD (like I did) check out the link within the thread below titled: RPM modules. The link shows you how to make it totally adjustable, without having to buy any modules with, like, $5 in parts from Radioshack. Really cool! great directions with part #'s
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Re: MSD Window Switch or Mallory Window Switch I have a Mallory and it works great. The thing I like about the Mallory over the MSD is that the Mallory does not require pills to set the rpm range.
I would set your window rpm range to 3000rpms and 6200rpms.
I would set your window rpm range to 3000rpms and 6200rpms.
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Re: MSD Window Switch or Mallory Window Switch [QUOTE]Originally posted by TomQ:
<strong>Great info man !
Thanks!
Now what about the Mallory ones ?
is that the one ?
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...10&prmenbr=361</strong>[/QUOTE ]
Oh yeah, that's not the one. It should be $70-$80. Not sure what that one is.
I couldn't find it on summit or jegs, but I did find a pic and description of it.
http://www.romaautosport.com/mallory/mallory.htm
It's part no 626.
<strong>Great info man !
Thanks!
Now what about the Mallory ones ?
is that the one ?
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...10&prmenbr=361</strong>[/QUOTE ]
Oh yeah, that's not the one. It should be $70-$80. Not sure what that one is.
I couldn't find it on summit or jegs, but I did find a pic and description of it.
http://www.romaautosport.com/mallory/mallory.htm
It's part no 626.
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Re: MSD Window Switch or Mallory Window Switch </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by TomQ:
<strong>Mallory switch sounds damn sweet
anyone knows how to call/reach them ?
Any ideas why they discontinued ?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Dude, you can do the same thing with a MSD. Chikn posted this link on the thread I mentioned above. Check it out.
http://www.corral.net/tech/powerplant/arm/
<strong>Mallory switch sounds damn sweet
anyone knows how to call/reach them ?
Any ideas why they discontinued ?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Dude, you can do the same thing with a MSD. Chikn posted this link on the thread I mentioned above. Check it out.
http://www.corral.net/tech/powerplant/arm/
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Re: MSD Window Switch or Mallory Window Switch </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by SStillSSmokin:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by TomQ:
<strong>Mallory switch sounds damn sweet
anyone knows how to call/reach them ?
Any ideas why they discontinued ?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Dude, you can do the same thing with a MSD. Chikn posted this link on the thread I mentioned above. Check it out.
http://www.corral.net/tech/powerplant/arm/</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">nice info, i was just looking for something easy <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
but apparantly i will have to dosome craft <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Thanks again !
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by TomQ:
<strong>Mallory switch sounds damn sweet
anyone knows how to call/reach them ?
Any ideas why they discontinued ?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Dude, you can do the same thing with a MSD. Chikn posted this link on the thread I mentioned above. Check it out.
http://www.corral.net/tech/powerplant/arm/</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">nice info, i was just looking for something easy <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
but apparantly i will have to dosome craft <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Thanks again !