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Old 04-03-2001, 09:09 PM
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msd coil question?

ok i have a problem with my factory tach and a msd 6al. when i plug the "white" tach wire into the coil "h.e.i." coil in cap dis.(proform 50,000 volt unit). the tach WILL work untill i floor the gas and then it drops to nothing!! i tried plugging the "white" tach wire directly into the msd tach output on the side of the msd box. i read in my msd manual you need to just bypass the rf radio suppresor. but, i cant find it!! i"think" its under the dash? but, i cant find it. i dont need or want to buy the tach adapter. and was wondering if anyone had this problem and how you solved it without buying the 25$ tach adapter??

oh yeah only "SERIOUS" replies....please!! i really need the correct info on this .i have a very high perofrmance street engine and need to fix this prob. A.S.A.P.!!

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performer rpm intake
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sportsman 2 heads 64cc 2.02/1.60 valves 200cc intake runner
msd 6al
h.e.i. proform 50,000 volt vac. advance ditributor
700r-4 with 3.08 first gear and 3.23 posi 7 5/8 rear end.
b trans shift kit(will kill shifts...suck dong!!)
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Old 04-03-2001, 09:34 PM
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anyone??????

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89 firebird formula

356 10.5:1compression
comp cams xe262 cam
performer rpm intake
#1405 edlebrock 600
sportsman 2 heads 64cc 2.02/1.60 valves 200cc intake runner
msd 6al
h.e.i. proform 50,000 volt vac. advance ditributor
700r-4 with 3.08 first gear and 3.23 posi 7 5/8 rear end.
b trans shift kit(will kill shifts...suck dong!!)
shorty heddman hedders with custom 3" pipe y-pipe back(no damn cat!) with 40 series flowmaster!


future mods: 406 roller REALLY REALLY REALLY RADICAL!!!!!
Old 04-03-2001, 09:51 PM
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Don't know if this is going to help much, but it would be great if you or anybody else could find out whats "in" that tach adapter. I'd be interested in assembling one myself(notice the signature). Don't really care to purchase one of the adapters.

Brendan

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Old 04-03-2001, 09:54 PM
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same here anyone else?

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89 firebird formula

356 10.5:1compression
comp cams xe262 cam
performer rpm intake
#1405 edlebrock 600
sportsman 2 heads 64cc 2.02/1.60 valves 200cc intake runner
msd 6al
h.e.i. proform 50,000 volt vac. advance ditributor
700r-4 with 3.08 first gear and 3.23 posi 7 5/8 rear end.
b trans shift kit(will kill shifts...suck dong!!)
shorty heddman hedders with custom 3" pipe y-pipe back(no damn cat!) with 40 series flowmaster!


future mods: 406 roller REALLY REALLY REALLY RADICAL!!!!!
Old 04-03-2001, 11:58 PM
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the adapter is just a transformer.
Old 04-05-2001, 11:08 PM
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ttt

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89 firebird formula

356 10.5:1compression
comp cams xe262 cam
performer rpm intake
#1405 edlebrock 600
sportsman 2 heads 64cc 2.02/1.60 valves 200cc intake runner
msd 6al
h.e.i. proform 50,000 volt vac. advance ditributor
700r-4 with 3.08 first gear and 3.23 posi 7 5/8 rear end.
b trans shift kit(will kill shifts...suck dong!!)
shorty heddman hedders with custom 3" pipe y-pipe back(no damn cat!) with 40 series flowmaster!


future mods: 406 roller REALLY REALLY REALLY RADICAL!!!!!
Old 04-05-2001, 11:36 PM
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89 firebird formula

356 10.5:1compression
comp cams xe262 cam
performer rpm intake
#1405 edlebrock 600
sportsman 2 heads 64cc 2.02/1.60 valves 200cc intake runner
msd 6al
h.e.i. proform 50,000 volt vac. advance ditributor
700r-4 with 3.08 first gear and 3.23 posi 7 5/8 rear end.
b trans shift kit(will kill shifts...suck dong!!)
shorty heddman hedders with custom 3" pipe y-pipe back(no damn cat!) with 40 series flowmaster!


future mods: 406 roller REALLY REALLY REALLY RADICAL!!!!!
Old 04-06-2001, 05:27 AM
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might wanna post this on electronics board.. i got a 6a box, but dunno what your problem could be
Old 04-06-2001, 06:50 AM
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Car: 88 Firebird WS6
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42
You need a tach adapter. Call MSD and order one.

Old 04-06-2001, 09:52 AM
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If your car doesn't have a tach filter to disconnect and you can't run off of the MSD box, you DO need a MSD Tach Adapter.

Ken
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mtx is right, that or the all knowing Vader might know what is in the adapter

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