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ND4SPDIII
01-20-2004, 07:55 PM
You will need three MSD interface modules for this installation MSD PN-8870.

MSD GM DIS Ignition Controls >>> http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=4322&prmenbr=361

MSD Digital DIS Ignition Control (Need PN6215) >>> http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=3072&prmenbr=361

You can get these from summit racing, jegs, ebay, and some other stores.

1) Disconnect battery. Negative terminal first and then positive. Make sure you connect negative at last.

2) MSD does not recommend platinum spark plugs or solid core spark plug wires, If you use this ignition box. I really don't know how will the box work for those who have platinum plugs.

3) Remove stock coils from the module plate. Make sure to mark the spark plug wires.

4) Now do one by one wire connection with each of the interface modules, they have 4 wires sticking out, two whites and two black ones. (see picture below)

5) Locate where you want the box to be secured and placed. I have mine behind the stereo console underneath and ran wires thru the fire wall by the steering wheel column.

6) After connecting all the wires properly, (see picture below for wire connection) connect the msd box. I have the original settings on the SW1, SW2 & SW3 switches.

7) Re-connect battery and start the car. Remember negative at last.

8) RPM may drop to 500. I called msd about it and they said that it was normal. The MSD box will also make a buzz sound, which is also normal.

9) Check for spark. HOw? With the car off remove one by one spark plug wire from the coil and then start the car to see if there's spark. WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH spark plug wires when they are not connected with the coils. YOu may get an electrical discharge. It happened to me back then, It sucked.

10) After all cylinders are getting spark, you're done!!!! This means the box was installed properly. YOu may also go back to stock ignition set up by plugging in the by pass supplied.

11) Enjoy!!!!:thumbs:

AaronGAGT
01-21-2004, 02:04 AM
just a heads up... I cant read that. its too small. when i zoom in, everything is too blurry. :thumbs:

95-GT
01-21-2004, 06:47 AM
Yep, cant see jack schitt. Dont make it a bmp.....make it a gif.

ND4SPDIII
01-21-2004, 11:21 AM
1 of the pics. funny how i did it, but u can see much better...

ND4SPDIII
01-21-2004, 01:14 PM
next>>>there u go :D

AaronGTR
01-21-2004, 02:35 PM
Sweet! The car runs, right?;) :D

ND4SPDIII
01-21-2004, 04:39 PM
Just to let you know that the box will make a buzzz sound, this is normal. Let me know if have any problems..:)

MilzyZ34
02-05-2004, 09:46 PM
sweet, i've been wanting to do this mod. how much gain you think for an NA car?

zhd1000
02-05-2004, 10:43 PM
Originally posted by MilzyZ34
sweet, i've been wanting to do this mod. how much gain you think for an NA car?

What is the gain from putting this in our cars? Better spark and timing or what?

ND4SPDIII
02-06-2004, 10:26 AM
rite here guys.

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=332784#post332784