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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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Linear boost timing master?

Is the MSD btm linear? Or is it only 1,2, and 3 degrees per pound of boost? Im looking for .5
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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Re: Linear boost timing master?

The MSD BTM retards timing by a set amount per PSI of boost. This is set with an on dash **** that is infinatly adjustable up to 3 degrees of retard /PSIG, and to a maximum amount IIRC it was 10 degrees.
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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Re: Linear boost timing master?

Its 15, so by infinitely you mean, I could run .5 or 1.5 degrees per psi, not just 1 or 2 or 3..
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Re: Linear boost timing master?

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Its 15, so by infinitely you mean, I could run .5 or 1.5 degrees per psi, not just 1 or 2 or 3..
Yes, the **** is variable, not detent like a switch would be.
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