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MFG. Part #8984
BrandMSD
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MSD 8984 Details

When you install a crank trigger system, having locked out timing may put a strain on the starter and flywheel. This compact controller provides a retard that automatically retards the timing during cranking to ease the pressure. The MSD Starter Saver measures only 1.5 X 3.5 X 2 and wires into your ignition system with only four wires. It can be programmed to retard the timing 10° or 20° during cranking only. The retard is activated when the engine begins cranking and is deactivated once the engine reaches over 800 rpm. (If the engine rpm drops below 500 rpm it will activate again.)The Starter Saver receives the trigger signal through an MSD Crank Trigger Pick-Up or the Distributors magnetic pick-up. This Control has a very accurate pick-up compensation circuit resulting in rock steady timing throughout the entire rpm range of your engine. There is also an LED that illuminates with each trigger signal to confirm operation and the circuitry is completely potted in a polyurethane compound for extreme vibration resistance.
  • Compact unit provides 10° or 20° of start retard to ease pressure on the starter and flywheel during cranking
  • Plugs into an MSD Distributor or Crank Trigger pickup
  • Built-in LED monitors trigger input signals
  • Built-in signal stabilizer produces steady timing at all rpm
  • Unit is completely potted with Ciba polyurethane compound
  • Must be used with an MSD Ignition Control, magnetic pickup trigger and only on V-8 applications
  • No CARB Exemption Order Number

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For race/ off road use only

Emissions warning: this part only legal for sale or use in California for racing (competition) vehicles which may never be used, registered, or licensed for use upon a public highway. Any other use renders the vehicle tampered and not legal for use on California public highways (any public street or roadway, public dirt road, public park, or publicly maintained right of way open to the use of the public for vehicular travel). Violations subject to $37,500 penalty per violation per vehicle, revocation of registration, loss of use on California public right of ways, and proof of correction for tampering. There are similar restrictions and penalties under federal law and the laws of all other states with penalties under federal law of up to approximately $45,268 per tampered vehicle and/or engine.

MSD 8984 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #8984
BrandMSD
GENERAL
GTIN Code085132089840
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Customers have given positive reviews, praising the product's quality and practicality. Many mentioned its key feature to greatly enhance start-up performance of their trucks, both in cold and hot conditions. They also emphasized its superior features compared to competitors, strongly recommending it as their preferred choice.

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Solved my start issue

5.0

a year ago

396

Fort mill SC

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Made my starters life easier while giving the motor the advance it loves

Good

5.0

5 years ago

Rob

Virginia

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Good

Would Recommend

I wld buy again

5.0

9 years ago

Bowtie132

Beatrice ne

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This helps my pull truck start better cold or hot with a set timing.. wld recommend to anyone!

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