FiTech EFI system
Hi everyone,
I'm locking my distributor and i'm trying to confirm if i need an MSD 6530 if i'm using the #30004, or if i can just use an MSD 5520 instead. FiTech help (email) hasn't been great so i'm trying here. Can anyone who has one of the FiTech units let me know:
1. after locking the distributor and setting initial at the distributor by hand (say 15 degrees), do you then just type 15 somewhere into the handheld so it knows what exists in real life?
2. are you able to adjust the idle speed manually (with a screw at the throttle lever) once you've got the initial set? or is this part of the self-learning process? or do you type your desired rpm into the handheld and it drops the rpm?
3. once initial timing and idle RPM are where i want it, am i able to instruct the handheld (a) when (rpm) to start increasing timing from initial, and (b) when (rpm) to reach maximum timing? or is the curve decided via a self learning process?
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks!
Again i extend my offer to help with questions, just please remember to try
BluePrint Engines - Crate Engine Manufacturer and click on the "parts" tab for the distributors and EFI systems.
Onto your questions....you are looking at the 30004, which is the boost ready unit that does NOT require a CDI box. Yet, you're looking at MSD boxes (one of which has zero power adder capability)...so, not sure what your goals are there. Again the fitech units (other than the incoming 400hp unit) do not REQUIRE a CDI box. You can use one..but don't have to.
1. exact opposite. After the engine is running, the handheld will tell you where to set your initial timing. You then use a light to set it there, and lock it. the unit now knows where your initial timing it. (Using the boxes you mention above, the unit will operate in fuel only...timing would be irrelivent, so again...lets clear that up with what you're looking to accomplish)
2.there is a manual screw to set idle, and the unit should be able to idle down pretty low, with its learning capabilities. the TPS reads position, and the IAC helps adjust for a nice idle. When making idle changes, we recommend shutting off the unit, so the TPS resets.
3.yes to all....the unit has built in curves, and will self learn, but you can get in and adjust timing, RPM, and so on. You can let it do it's thing, or you can get in and mess with timing @ certain rpm, and what not.
Hope this helps. PM me for my work email or direct line if i can help more.
Johnny-mac.