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MSD 8987 Start and Step Timing Control

If you run locked-out timing on your street/strip car and the engine cranks slowly due to advanced timing or high compression, the new MSD Start and Step Retard Control is what you need!

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MSD 8987 Start and Step Timing Control

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This part is legal for sale or use on Racing Use Only Vehicles

The following vehicles are considered Racing Use Only Vehicles:

  • Racing Use Only Vehicles are vehicles that are used exclusively for competition that are not registered and that may never be used on the street.

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This digitally controlled accessory allows you to select a 5°:, 10°:, 15°: or 20°: 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
or when the key is released the timing returns to the set mechanical amount.

The Start and Step also features a single stage of retard making it ideal for nitrous engines. This retard can easily be activated when the nitrous is turned on, or add a switch for a high speed retard. You can simply dial in 1°:-15°: with the rotary dial for quick adjustments.

The Start and Step will easily connect to magnetic pickups and has a points input as well, plus it can work on 4, 6 or 8-cylinder engines.

Features:

  • Compatible with 4, 6 or 8-cylinder engines
  • Accepts points, amplifiers and mag pickup trigger signals
Brand MSD
Emission Code4
Product TypeTiming Controls
UPC085132089871
Manufacturer Part Number8987
Part Number8987
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This part is legal for sale or use on Racing Use Only Vehicles

The following vehicles are considered Racing Use Only Vehicles:

  • Racing Use Only Vehicles are vehicles that are used exclusively for competition that are not registered and that may never be used on the street.

WARNING: It is against the law to install this part on an Emissions Controlled Vehicle

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