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Old 03-02-2015 | 10:38 AM
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I installed MSD programbles last year for 540 carb n/a engines. Engines had trouble at idle and with big props lugged when put into gear. I now have max timing @ 36 degrees, engine idle at 24 degrees, then drop back to 12 degrees for fast idle 1,200 - 1,800 rpm (in case I have to come home on one engine for prolonged periods of time) from 1,800 to 3,000 rpm straight line to 36 degrees. The difference in idle is worth the money, engines run smooth and barely lug when put in gear. I also purchased (and programed) a spare MSD box for the day when one fails. I did not understand taking time out ( graph is backwards) and called MSD for tech help - they are worthless and told me to follow instructions. I though maybe the dude was having a bad day and called back a week later same response, basicly they said if I can't figure it out I should not have purchased the boxes. I'm happy with the product but would use tech service as the bench mark before deciding between Daytona or MSD.
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Old 03-02-2015 | 01:29 PM
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Wow that sucks if the MDS tech guys were that bad... I am a member of their forum/chat site they have, its very helpful and knowledgeable. I am going to be pulling the trigger on either the Daytona or the MSD 6530... In alot of the car forums, they speak highly about the 6530. I wish Joe, Dan & Mike would have already done their motors & had programming figured out so I could have just jumped on their band wagon. LOL
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Old 03-02-2015 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER
I think the problem you'll find with those maps is no timing at idle doesn't work well with your high falootin cams, big blowers, and 1050 carbs.
I'm certainly no expert, so I'm not sure......but exactly how big is a falootin cam?
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Old 03-02-2015 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Young Performance
I'm certainly no expert, so I'm not sure......but exactly how big is a falootin cam?
if you're not an expert then who is???
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Old 03-02-2015 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Young Performance
I'm certainly no expert, so I'm not sure......but exactly how big is a falootin cam?
Two sizes up from 3/4 race
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Old 03-02-2015 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Young Performance
I'm certainly no expert, so I'm not sure......but exactly how big is a falootin cam?
I think they are 1 step hotter than the high zoot cams, but a little milder than a full race cam.
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Old 03-02-2015 | 09:23 PM
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I'm no expert either, but a falootin cam is usually a cam much bigger (lift/duration) than one can effectively use! Happens a hole lot these days!
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Old 03-02-2015 | 09:33 PM
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Falootin came to be by a simple mispelling of flatfootin. Must have been a european metrosexual......imho.
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Old 03-02-2015 | 09:56 PM
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A little bit....a little bit....a little bit closer.....and yall will have EFI


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Old 03-02-2015 | 10:15 PM
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[QUOTE=TooLateVTEC;4273063]A little bit....a little bit....a little bit closer.....and yall will have EFI

So if we get this EFI you speak of, is there a shot/pill/serum that can cure us. can a doctor treat this ailment? (Just Kidding I couldn't resist)

we can now return to your regularly scheduled programing!
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