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Thunderbolt IV module on Thunderbolt V ?
just did a 454 to 502 swap and have TB V ignition with knock sensor. My rev limiter is too low at 4700-4800 so i want to change it. Can i just unplug the TB V ignition module and plug in the TB IV one? Will the TB IV work with the knock sensor or do i disable that too by unpluging it too?
What is the best Ignition module for my New gen 6 502 415hp carb holley 800, EMI headers with long tubes? IN a heavy baja outlaw24. Dont want to go MSD, want to keep the super reliable TB ignition! thanks |
Some else might speak up but isn't a TB V controlled by the ECM and knock sensor. TB IV does not have an ECM.
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Originally Posted by 1BIGJIM
(Post 3075378)
Some else might speak up but isn't a TB V controlled by the ECM and knock sensor. TB IV does not have an ECM.
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Originally Posted by ballon78
(Post 3075380)
Mine doesnot have a ecm just a Ignition module and the a knock module on top...let me see if i can get a pic..I know that some do have an ECM but i think only on TB V that ate v6 4.3. Mine was a 454 carb 330
CHECK OUT PAGE 16, AND THEN THE WIRING CHART. http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/16/16B4R2.PDF |
You could just get a TB IV module and the plug in harness that goes with it. It will not have any rev limiter. That or get a TB V module from a different, higher reving engine. PM rsteiny, he may have a V off his. You could probably also have the rev limiter raised in your module, but not sure about that.
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Originally Posted by Griff
(Post 3075496)
You could just get a TB IV module and the plug in harness that goes with it. It will not have any rev limiter. That or get a TB V module from a different, higher reving engine. PM rsteiny, he may have a V off his. You could probably also have the rev limiter raised in your module, but not sure about that.
Do you think mt stock 502 mag shold rev more than 4700? i think thats where my rev limiter is set at but dont know. |
All the info you need can be found at the link below assuming you are talking a 502HO (450HP)
Max RPM = 5500 Max HP is made at about 5200 http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/En...8778&engCat=bb |
Originally Posted by ballon78
(Post 3075613)
Griff, did u see what the module that i have looks like? It sort of looks like a TB IV module but its a TB V. its nothing like the HP500 or bulldog 500 TB V module, those look more like an ECM and have two conections on them. I know my module that i have isn't progrmable, the color on the wiring schematic are the same except for the wire that goes to the knock sensor. i just dont want to get into switching my entire harness over, cuz i just got done, extending some things and retapping and wire looming the whole thing before i droped my new motor in last weekend.
Do you think mt stock 502 mag shold rev more than 4700? i think thats where my rev limiter is set at but dont know. http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...RU+0L001772%29 |
Originally Posted by Griff
(Post 3075736)
Yes, I saw the pic. Yours is on page 4B-14 right??? Your module is the same as what was used on TB V carbed 500hp's. Yours is just mounted on the distributor and the 500HP ones were not.
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...RU+0L001772%29 806745A01 MODULE-Ignition Control old number 806745T5 (454 MAGNUM) |
454mag will have a 5150 rev limit and the 500HP will have a 5350rpms limit. Either will work fine.
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