Keep the 10 and run it with a 7531. Depending on your powel level, etc., the 7531 box may not fire it alone.

 

X2 That will give you the best spark, but unless you're running methanol, the 7531 alone should work fine. I'm not sure how the 10 box will last on the street though.

And Yes, you run the 10 box for power and the 7531 for programability, piggbacked together I've heard...

 

So your saying to piggy back the 10 on the 7531?

 

u dont need the 7531 to piggback u can get a 8977
http://www.msdignition.com/Products...Controls/Timing_Controls/8977_-_Multi_Function_Ignition_Controller_w/Boost.aspx

 

The only issue I have seen is noise with the 10's.
They are noisy suckers!

 

how would you piggy back them together (wiring digram?)

 

MSD's site give's wiring diagrams for piggy backing the boxes.

 

U can also piggyback a promag44 if u need to
imma try that since they don't produce the 10s anymore itmight b hard to get replacemt parts
are you running efi now? If so u can probably use it to trigger the 10/mag

 

Yea they wanted us to go with a Mag also but there just isnt room for it under the rear facing carb hat and I didnt like the idea of mortgaging the farm for a Mag and box for it and a custom drive to make it all work.
I also understand they are supposed to continue making the 10 boxes till the end of the year and will continue to service them even after that. But they vowed the 8Plus was a WAY better box than the 10.
We havent gotten the motor in the car with an 8Plus box yet(just heading home with the engine from the dyno). But unless someone makes a better solution in a week we hope to get the 8Plus for the car(if we can even find one in stock that is).

 

I was told the 10 is not good for street use,it will over heat.

 

jake, im also having a problem droping a cyl about 3 sec. into a run, and it wont pick it back up untill i lift. my combo is on meth. did the 8 plus box cure your problem? i am also just using a 7531.

 

Jim put a Pro Mag 44 on it

 

From MSD

This illustrates what changes need to be made in the 7531 data editor screen when using a 7531 to an MSD 8, 10, or promag

 

is there advantage to piggybacking a 7531 instead of a 8979?

 

I think the advantage would be if you ran a 7531 T so you could "ride the dots"...

The advantage of a standard 7531 would be all the timing retards and other functions you would be able to use.

 

but a 8979 does everything the 7531 does
doesnt it?

 

Sorry,I was thinking of a different box.I just looked at a 8979 and it does seem to do most everything a 7531 does. I dont think it will do what a 7531 "T" will do though?

There is so many choices in igns it hurts my head..

 

i was under the impression the 7531T had traction control detection and that you want a 7531 because it does everything but doesn't have the detection which stalls the box

 

So from what I have read so far....it sounds like the 10 plus will work....but be noisey, possibly get hot, and I need to piggy back it off of another control device (7531, 8979, or the 8977)......Thats what I needed to know......I am sure once I get home from Iraq I will be posting more questions.....lol.

What noise does the 10 plus make?

Thanks YBers for the responses!!!!!

 

its rfi
could screw with your efi or other electronically controlled crap like a nos controller
you shouldnt have a problem with a carb turbo motor with a mechanical boost controller as theres nothing "computerized"

 

Yeah, there sure is... You get to to be able to have driveshaft info and all the manageability that goes with it...(the biggest advantage of that box).

PEte.

 

Another question would be.....How far from the engine can the ignition be mounted?

I plan on using the AMS-1000 for boost control.....thats why I am wonder about the distance.....Thanks guys!!

 

Electronics should be inside the car. You would store your laptop in the engine compartment, .

The AMS solenoids should be close the W/G(s).

 

LMAO Robert......I am asking because I would like to mount the MSD boxes in the extended cab portion of my truck...and figured that if the AMS was mounted close to the driver it would help with the rfi interference.

 

Here's an even better question- How far apart should a guy mount the 7531 from an 8Plus or 10 box? I was wondering but havent thought too hard about it or called MSD's "tech line".

 

Well Jake, I would call but the fact that I am in Iraq makes it rather expensive and I do like to sleep, considering that I am 8 hrs ahead or you people back there in the states. If I was home I would have called. But thanks for the comment.

 

Wana sell one of those 10 boxes?

 

I dont know Chris...but let me think about it for a day or so.....I will let ya know something. Thanks.

 

Great thread guys...

 

Before I went to the mag, I had a 7531 about 12" from a 8 box. I did use MSDs little red noise filter, never seen any issues from it.

 

Stupid question... How are you guys using the Mag 44? Making a custom bracket?

 

Wolfe makes a pretty cool bracket that makes it a belt drive. If you buy it, he will even synch it for you. Its on his website.

From talking with Wolfe, if you are running meth, you need a mag.

 

I have used the MSD 10 for 4 years and it is parked right next to the Bigstuff3 ,no problems at all .
My next move will be C.O.P as apposed to doing the promag 44 .

 

I have used the MSD 10 for 4 years and it is parked right next to the Bigstuff3 ,no problems at all .
My next move will be C.O.P as apposed to doing the promag 44 .

who has a cop setup that will fire alky?