Ignition Retard

6bblflash · 04-24-2010, 01:18 PM

Is there anyway,other than a programable ignition box/computer to retard timing in just 1 or 2 cyls.?

Floyd Gomez · 04-24-2010, 01:28 PM

MSD has the selector but you have to move it manually.

6bblflash · 04-24-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Floyd Gomez

MSD has the selector but you have to move it manually.

I looked all over their stuff, all I can find are ways to change the timing in all cyl.s
I need to change just 1 or 2 cyls. ONLY.

What would be the effect of a LONG lpug wire on the cyl. in question?
Juice takes time to get there,would probably have to be pretty long,4-6 ft.?

Floyd Gomez · 04-24-2010, 09:45 PM

I dont think you would affect timing enough to notice as spark travels in miliseconds. I know Ishmael performance had an 8 pack coil set up back in the day that you could do what your asking to do. A very easy setup that could be recreated with a bunch of coils. Worked on a points ignition too.

sg1586 · 04-24-2010, 10:04 PM

Tell me why you need to retard only a couple of cyd????

6bblflash · 04-25-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sg1586

Tell me why you need to retard only a couple of cyd????

Poor flow in #4 runner,causing detonation.
probably just going to change compression in that cyl.,but was looking for alterantive.

04-24-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
6bblflash Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ignition Retard Is there anyway,other than a programable ignition box/computer to retard timing in just 1 or 2 cyls.?

04-24-2010, 01:28 PM	#2
Floyd Gomez Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 275 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ignition Retard MSD has the selector but you have to move it manually.

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sg1586 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 40 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ignition Retard Tell me why you need to retard only a couple of cyd????

04-24-2010, 09:45 PM	#4
Floyd Gomez Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 275 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ignition Retard I dont think you would affect timing enough to notice as spark travels in miliseconds. I know Ishmael performance had an 8 pack coil set up back in the day that you could do what your asking to do. A very easy setup that could be recreated with a bunch of coils. Worked on a points ignition too.