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MSD 8970 Three Stage Retard Control; Adjustable; Retard Control;

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SKU ds_BCCX_8970

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Description
The three stage retard control allows you to retard your ignition timing in three different stages. You can activate one retard for a nitrous stage and another at top end in high gear for more mph and still have another module left over for dual stage nitrous systems. When activated together, the retard amounts are cumulative so you get the total of the three. For example, if you pull 2 degrees, then 4 degrees on the second stage and another 2 degrees at top end, the total retard is 8 degrees (2+4+2=8). In addition to the individual retard stages, the three stage retard control has an optional start retard function that retards the timing 10 degrees or 25 degrees while cranking the engine. The three stage retard control connects easily to your MSD ignition and can be triggered from points, electronic ignitions, crank triggers or magnetic pick-up distributors. It is supplied with a 2 degrees, 3 degree and 4 degree module and must be used with an MSD 6, SCI, 7, 8 or 10 series ignition.
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Description_ASC Holley Performance Emission Code 4: This part is legal for sale or use on Racing Use Only Vehicles. The following vehicles are considered Racing Use Only Vehicles: Racing Use Only Vehicles are vehicles that are used exclusively for competition that are not registered and that may never be used on the street. WARNING: It is against the law to install this part on an Emissions Controlled Vehicle
Description_DEF Engine Timing Damper
Description_DES Three Stage Retard Control
Description_EXT Three Stage Retard Control; Adjustable; Retard Control;
Description_FAB Size Retard Control
Description_FAB Three separate retards
Description_FAB Twenty-five degrees start retard
Description_INV Three Stage Retard Control
Description_LAB Proposition 65
Description_MKT The three stage retard control allows you to retard your ignition timing in three different stages. You can activate one retard for a nitrous stage and another at top end in high gear for more mph and still have another module left over for dual stage nitrous systems. When activated together, the retard amounts are cumulative so you get the total of the three. For example, if you pull 2 degrees, then 4 degrees on the second stage and another 2 degrees at top end, the total retard is 8 degrees (2+4+2=8). In addition to the individual retard stages, the three stage retard control has an optional start retard function that retards the timing 10 degrees or 25 degrees while cranking the engine. The three stage retard control connects easily to your MSD ignition and can be triggered from points, electronic ignitions, crank triggers or magnetic pick-up distributors. It is supplied with a 2 degrees, 3 degree and 4 degree module and must be used with an MSD 6, SCI, 7, 8 or 10 series ignition.
Description_SHO TimingRetardCntrl
height 2.7
length 8.6
LTL N
WARNING CA Proposition 65 Yes
WARNING CA Proposition 65 Message WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
weight 1.6
width 6.0
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