MSD 2 step launch control unit

[03slickvic]

for sale.... NIB MSD 2 step launch control for 4.6l 2v/4v modular motors 99+
asking $180.00 obo with free shipping
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/03slickvic/step.jpg
also have a 3 inch blow through massair for 4.6 2v/4v motors.....$150.00 with free shipping
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/03slickvic/massair.jpg
or both MSD and massair for 300.00 with free shipping....save $30.00

[juno]

I am interested, tell me how it works.

[03slickvic]

MSD part number is 8734.....you can check it out on MSD website...

[ctrlraven]

I am interested, tell me how it works.

Talk to Merc or Sherman, they are using it.

[RR|Suki]

without a trans brake how is this effective for an auto car? do you just set it really low?

[03slickvic]

you can set it to whatever the stall of your converter is.....if its 2500rpms set the unit to 2400rpms....just under the stall speed....much softer rev limiter then the ecm rev limit....

[03slickvic]

i can take credit cards (over the phone) or money orders.....all items will be shipped with a tracking number via fedex....

[ImpalaSlayer]

ill take it

[Zack]

ill take it

I smell a 14.01 for you :up:

[03slickvic]

here's the ebay item number 260372462453 good luck

[Zack]

here's the ebay item number 260372462453 good luck

Wait a minute.
You post it for sale here 3 hours ago and get a commitment, now its on ebay?
Fail.

[03slickvic]

its always been on ebay! look Zack if your not going to buy the item then stay off the thread!

[Zack]

its always been on ebay! look Zack if your not going to buy the item then stay off the thread!

With all due respect, your first post did not make a mention of it being on ebay.

[Zack]

And another thing, how can you advertise the item as obo if its on ebay?

Seriously!

[03slickvic]

whats your problem zack? someone ***** in your cornflakes this morning?! what do you care anyway? its not your money! so does being a troll pay well?

[hot-rauder]

03slickvic is mad cause Zack has hairy, but shaved nuts!

IBTL

[O's Fan Rich]

for sale.... NIB MSD 2 step launch control for 4.6l 2v/4v modular motors 99+
asking $180.00 obo with free shipping
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/03slickvic/step.jpg
also have a 3 inch blow through massair for 4.6 2v/4v motors.....$150.00 with free shipping
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/03slickvic/massair.jpg
or both MSD and massair for 300.00 with free shipping....save $30.00

So.... you're one of those Ebay "sellers" that advertise locally and close the auction when the bids aren't high enough?
Then when you get called out, you cry to Momma?
wow.........:shake:

[O's Fan Rich]

You're ad does not even mention that!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com% 3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksi d%3Dm38.l1313%26_nkw%3D2603724 62453%2B%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&item=260372462453&_rdc=1&viewitem=

That ain't right.

[O's Fan Rich]

whats your problem zack? someone ***** in your cornflakes this morning?! what do you care anyway? its not your money! so does being a troll pay well?

Ouch..... Zack's a trollin'.......

Bet he's hurt!

Dave..... I'd back off this sale.

[O's Fan Rich]

for sale, LISTED on EBAY item #XXXXXXXXX.... NIB MSD 2 step launch control for 4.6l 2v/4v modular motors 99+
BUY IT NOW $180.00 (delete the obo, because it's not honest according to the ebay ad)) with free shipping
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/03slickvic/step.jpg
also have a 3 inch blow through massair for 4.6 2v/4v motors.....$150.00 with free shipping ( not listed on Ebay)
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/03slickvic/massair.jpg
(If you buy the MSD on EBAY) and the massair Here with free shipping....I'll knock $30.00 off the massair. ( PM me and put a note on the ebay payment)

Ok, I was a bit harsh, I'll help out.
Notice my additions to you're ad.
This would have kept things more "above board" looking.

[O's Fan Rich]

Hope I've helped you.

[Local Boy]

Zack is right!

Please don't turn this into MMe-bay...

ALOHA

[ImpalaSlayer]

sorry im not going through ebay to buy it.

[GetMeMyStogie]

here's the ebay item number 260372462453 good luck

Why doesn't your ebay posting have the Best Offer option? Where's the luck?

Smells like bait-and-switch to me.

[Mike]

So.... you're one of those Ebay "sellers" that advertise locally and close the auction when the bids aren't high enough?
Then when you get called out, you cry to Momma?
wow.........:shake:

I agree, sounds kinda :fish: to me :shake:

[knine]

so does being a troll pay well?
.............................. .............................. :cuke:........ :banana:
Yes, it pays very well............ oh, wait, ........:shake::shake:, balls, I mean shaved, ......never mind.

[03slickvic]

lmfao..... keyboard commandos unit! i bought the launch control for my car and i need the money right now, i'm not rich like all you trust fund babies out there! my ebay score is 100%!!! i payed 229 brand new in the box for it some months back...its still in the box, never been opened....so if you girls wanta have a b!tch fit and flip out...thats cool....its still for sale and it 180.00!!! deal or no deal?! some one will buy and make out!

[O's Fan Rich]

lmfao..... keyboard commandos unit! i bought the launch control for my car and i need the money right now, i'm not rich like all you trust fund babies out there! my ebay score is 100%!!! i payed 229 brand new in the box for it some months back...its still in the box, never been opened....so if you girls wanta have a b!tch fit and flip out...thats cool....its still for sale and it 180.00!!! deal or no deal?! some one will buy and make out!

Hahahahha!

You're funny.

[rayjay]

Excuse my ignorance, but WTF does this little electronic gizmo do?

[larryo340]

Excuse my ignorance, but WTF does this little electronic gizmo do?


From the MSD website:

"This 2-Step connects right to your late model Ford to produce consistent launches and quicker 60-foot times by setting an rpm limit to stage with. When activated, the rpm will be held at a steady rpm and once the green light comes on, release the clutch and take off - but be sure to hold on! The rpm is adjusted with two built-in rotary dials ranging from 2,000- 11,900 rpm in 100 rpm increments. A handy LED shows when the launch rev limit is active."


http://www.msdignition.com/Products/Ignitions/Distributorless_Ignitions/Accessories/8734_-_Launch_Master_for_Modular_For d_Engines.aspx

[03slickvic]

it allows the motor to get the rpms up for a launch (benefit being consistent reaction times).... it has an adjustment screw to set the rpm you want to car to leave the lights at....it plugs inline to your ignition harness...10 minute install tops...

[rayjay]

Ok thanks.

[Egon Spengler]

IBTL???

Post count +1?

[Blackened300a]

it allows the motor to get the rpms up for a launch (benefit being consistent reaction times).... it has an adjustment screw to set the rpm you want to car to leave the lights at....it plugs inline to your ignition harness...10 minute install tops...

If Im sitting at the light, Wouldnt the torque convertor limit how much RPM I can launch at? I think this would be better for a manual car then automatic.

[rayjay]

If Im sitting at the light, Wouldnt the torque convertor limit how much RPM I can launch at? I think this would be better for a manual car then automatic.

I was thinking the same thing. How does this work with a ATX?

[RR|Suki]

You'd have to set it low under the stall speed, or get a trans brake.

[rayjay]

You'd have to set it low under the stall speed, or get a trans brake.

Ok, if this limits the RPM, how do you release it to go to full throttle? I understand the principle, but not how it functions. Does the transbrake do essentially the same thing?

[RR|Suki]

Ok, if this limits the RPM, how do you release it to go to full throttle? I understand the principle, but not how it functions. Does the transbrake do essentially the same thing?

You install a magnetic switch on the brake I imagine, so when you get off the brake the limit is turned off. I imagine there is a safety thing on it too that if your rpm is at a high level it won't switch on when you hit the brake... like it won't turn on unless the rpm is 1K in the first place when you hit the brake.

A trans brake locks 1st and reverse, so no it's not quite the same as a 2-step.

[rayjay]

You install a magnetic switch on the brake I imagine, so when you get off the brake the limit is turned off. I imagine there is a safety thing on it too that if your rpm is at a high level it won't switch on when you hit the brake... like it won't turn on unless the rpm is 1K in the first place when you hit the brake.

A trans brake locks 1st and reverse, so no it's not quite the same as a 2-step.

Thanks! :beer:

[FordNut]

Wire it to the brake light instead of the clutch switch. Install a power switch so it can be turned off when it is not being used. I don't think it would matter if it was left on for drag racing, once you get to the big end and hit the brakes, activating the lower rev limit shouldn't have any effect since you're stopping anyway.

[rayjay]

Wire it to the brake light instead of the clutch switch. Install a power switch so it can be turned off when it is not being used. I don't think it would matter if it was left on for drag racing, once you get to the big end and hit the brakes, activating the lower rev limit shouldn't have any effect since you're stopping anyway.

I think that just blew the 10 minute install time.

[Joe Walsh]

Wire it to the brake light instead of the clutch switch. Install a power switch so it can be turned off when it is not being used. I don't think it would matter if it was left on for drag racing, once you get to the big end and hit the brakes, activating the lower rev limit shouldn't have any effect since you're stopping anyway.

Yep, Sherman & Chris have a good write up on this and how it effects your engine rpm if you forget to turn 'off' the master switch before hitting the brake pedal.
IIRC it is on MCM.com...'New world record ET' thread.

[03slickvic]

there's two ways to run the switch to activate the unit....one way is with a 12v source, the other way is by running a ground switch.....both work...i was going to run a hand pressure switch to a ground source....easiest quickest way...

[Blackened300a]

So even if this allows me to go above the RPMs that my convertor allows during stalling, it will be basically like a neutral drop which 4500lbs + neutral drop = Many broken parts.

[FordNut]

No. It's the same thing as preloading your car to a specific RPM at the tree, then stomping it to the floor when you launch. It just does it electronically so the preload RPM is precisely controlled to the same RPM every time (hard to do manually) and it's quicker than the release brake with one foot and stomp it with the other technique. You just stage, hold the brake, put it to the floor. It misses and cuts out at the preset RPM until you let off the brake then it switches to the actual WOT RPM limit.

[BlownMerc]

Actually, it wouldn't be much different than loading the converter to max stall with the 'ole two-foot method. The difference is, you can mat the accelerator with the two-step turned on and it will hold it at the dialed in rpm, so all you have to concentrate on is cutting a light. The other advantage is with the pedal already to the floor, you get instant WOT versus the milliseconds it takes to go WOT. It also saves from mistakes in the beams from your right foot bouncing the revs up and down.

Wouldn't be like a neutral drop in an a/t car unless you're running a transbrake.

[merc]

So even if this allows me to go above the RPMs that my convertor allows during stalling, it will be basically like a neutral drop which 4500lbs + neutral drop = Many broken parts.

You got it all wrong. The intent is to control your launches and add consistency for drag race competitions, not test-n-tune. It's all about the sixty foot times. What we normally do is raise the RPM's, watch the light, then press the gas on first amber. The MSD allows you to not focus on the rpm's, just the light. Once you release the brake, off you go. You will not be able to set the launch control higher then 2,500 rpm, mine is set to 2,000. You will need a race setup anyway. Upgraded axles, shafts, transmission upgrades, TQ converter, additional coolers, Drag radials or slicks, would be very helpful.
The key to this mod is tires. If you race with street radials (of any kind) you will smoke your tires on the line and give the advantage to the opposite lane.

[High-C]

Exactly... I have it on my car and I see no reason to not have it. It works well... :burnout:

[O's Fan Rich]

it's $221.00 at Summit......

[RR|Suki]

it's $221.00 at Summit......

You mean $199? http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?Ntt=msd+8734&x=0&y=0&searchinresults=false&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&N=700+115

[O's Fan Rich]

You mean $199? http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?Ntt=msd+8734&x=0&y=0&searchinresults=false&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&N=700+115

Grabbed the wrong catalog!......

[03slickvic]

still for sale.....pm me if interested.....make offer...

[03slickvic]

Sold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!