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MSD Ignition Start/Step Timing Control

(2 reviews)
Part # 8987
1 year warranty
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Product Details
Part No. 8987
Warranty Details (1 Year Warranty)
This digitally controlled accessory allows you to select a 5 Degree, 10 Degree, 15 Degree or 20 Degree of retard while the engine is cranking. By pulling the timing back during cranking the pressure being applied to the starter, flywheel and the rotating assembly of the engine is lessened so the engine will start easier. Once the engine starts

Product Features:
  • Compatible with 4, 6 or 8-cylinder engines
  • Accepts points, amplifiers and mag pickup trigger signals
Specifications
Brand:
MSD

Category:
Ignition

Product Type:
Start and Step Timing Control
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5 out of 5
2 Customer Reviews
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
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This is exactly what i needed
Cons
1
None
Best Uses
1
Race car msd ignitions
Reviewed by 2 Customers
If you got a hard to crank race car this is what you need.
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Great part great price.
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Exactly what I needed and advance always has the best deals for me. It's my favorite place to shop for auto parts!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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