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Jeff Chambers · 11-20-2002, 07:39 AM

Instead of using the rheostat, just install a timing retard module from MSD. It has a start retard function built in, plus three progressive timing retard settings (uses the chips). When I activate my converter lockup in third gear, I have it pull some timing from the motor. Stick guys could easily put a little microswitch on the shifter so when they hit fourth gear it does the same thing. Pulling a few degrees of timing at the big end does help.

11-20-2002, 07:39 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Instead of using the rheostat, just install a timing retard module from MSD. It has a start retard function built in, plus three progressive timing retard settings (uses the chips). When I activate my converter lockup in third gear, I have it pull some timing from the motor. Stick guys could easily put a little microswitch on the shifter so when they hit fourth gear it does the same thing. Pulling a few degrees of timing at the big end does help. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"