wasted spark v6 using 4-1 wheel?

dieselgeek · Post by **dieselgeek** » Fri May 19, 2006 7:40 pm

As the subject says - I don't believe so, but just in case:

can I use a 4-1 signal (i.e., MSD's flying magnet crank trigger, designed for V8s) on a V6 engine and still run a 3-channel coilpack?

If yes, how would I configure the triggers? (I planned on using the second input, with a 1-tooth cam position sensor).

thanks,
-scott

Post by **jsmcortina** » Sat May 20, 2006 4:43 am

Sorry, no. The triggers are in the wrong place. V8 triggers are spaced every 90deg. You need every 120deg.

With MS1/Extra the base configuration for you is either
. 6-1 wheel on the crank for wasted spark
OR
. 3 tooth on the crank and cam trigger for COP.
OR
. 3 tooth on the crank and two triggers from the cam (180deg apart) for W/S

i.e. for wasted spark the code needs a "reset" signal every 360 crank degrees. For COP it needs the "reset" signal every 720 crank degrees.

Higher tooth counts on the crank will work e.g. 12, 36, 60 teeth.

James

dieselgeek · Post by **dieselgeek** » Sat May 20, 2006 2:15 pm

Excellent - thanks!!

we're off to the machinist to see about pressing an EDIS wheel onto the harmonic balancer then.

Thanks James,

-scott