New MSD Ignition System - Coil Pack

Since we won't be using them, the old distributor the cap and existing wires were removed as was the distributor body.
Since we won't be using them, the old distributor the cap and existing wires were removed
With the coils in place, George set out to line up the timing marks on the harmonic balancer. The instructions spell out exactly what is necessary to gain a starting point for ignition timing. Basically, you must determine the amount of total timing you want in the engine. Next, you must add an additional 4 degrees to offset for the CPC's built-in timing compensation circuit.
With the coils in place, George set out to line up the timing marks on the harmonic balanc
In the same fashion as all of MSD's billet distributors, the cam synch plug is a nicely machined part. In addition to providing the computer with the cam's position in relation to the crank, the gear is driven off the cam and rotates the oil pump in the same manner as a stock distributor.
In the same fashion as all of MSD's billet distributors, the cam synch plug is a nicely ma

This is the electronic "business end" of the cam synch. The Hall-effect pickup accepts a wiring harness that is connected to the two control boxes. Notice the adjustable slip collar, which allows for this plug to fit Chevy V-8s in tall- and short-deck configurations.
This is the electronic "business end" of the cam synch. The Hall-effect pickup accepts a w
This chart from the instruction booklet gives a basic description of how the cam synch works.
This chart from the instruction booklet gives a basic description of how the cam synch wor
Wiring the coil packs is simple. Just route the included harness over the front of the engine, towards the back, and plug in the connector. The separate wire with the ring end is a ground. We cut the ring and fit it over the threaded rod that was used to mount the coils.
Wiring the coil packs is simple. Just route the included harness over the front of the eng

MSD made it simple to connect all of the electronics together with easy-to-install weatherpak-style connectors. Of course, numbering them to correspond with their correct counterpart was the thing we liked most. Foolproof!
MSD made it simple to connect all of the electronics together with easy-to-install weather
The CPC system offers a multitude of options to go along with its basic ignition timing capabilities such as a Pulse Width Modulated Output that can be used to add fuel, control an electric fan or pump, or a waste gate on a turbocharger.
The CPC system offers a multitude of options to go along with its basic ignition timing ca
Other options are simply a wire away such as rpm launch limits, burnout limits and a plethora of retard steps.
Other options are simply a wire away such as rpm launch limits, burnout limits and a pleth

Getting the CPC controllers to communicate with the crank trigger is a simple matter of plugging together this connector.
Getting the CPC controllers to communicate with the crank trigger is a simple matter of pl
The hot wire required a female spade connector. Other than that, all other connectors needed for our dyno test were provided.
The hot wire required a female spade connector. Other than that, all other connectors need
The brains of the MSD CPC system came on this floppy disc. A PC-based laptop was used to "dial-in" the system.
The brains of the MSD CPC system came on this floppy disc. A PC-based laptop was used to "

Here's where the fun began. After the initial test run, which yielded a basic 7 ft-lb and 2-horse increase over a conventional distributor, high-tech engine guru George Vrbancic played with the CPC's settings with his laptop (and continued to do so long after this editor was gone).
Here's where the fun began. After the initial test run, which yielded a basic 7 ft-lb and
The bottom-line? Aside from its state-of-the-art appearance, the MSD Digital CPC system offers the tuner and almost endless amount of control. Especially for those running blown and/or nitrous-equipped motors, using the CPC's capabilities can bring out the most performance those engines have to offer. For us, we think this system will be a great addition to our Vortech-blown street Camaro. Can't wait to give it a try.
The bottom-line? Aside from its state-of-the-art appearance, the MSD Digital CPC system of