[Gmecm] a question of timing

[Jim Sloan]

Mike,

Here's a link to my eDist-gmecm interface.

Jim 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmecm-bounces at diy-efi.org 
> [mailto:gmecm-bounces at diy-efi.org] On Behalf Of Mike V
> Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 7:29 AM
> To: gmecm at diy-efi.org
> Subject: Re: [Gmecm] a question of timing
> 
> Hi Will,
> I looked into the fast setup about a year ago, and email a 
> few people and was told it probably would work.
> I was also told that an older version of the E-Dist probably 
> would work.  The MSD set up is under $300 and looks like it 
> has what I need.  I'd be very interested to hear about a Fast 
> setup interfaced with an older GMECM if you've seen it done.  
> I'm getting ready to buy the MSD now.
> MIke V
> 
> 
> At 09:29 PM 3/16/2006 -0500, you wrote:
> >Did you already buy the MSD unit?
> >Have you though about using a FAST eDist to run the coils from the 
> >'749's ignition output?
> >
> >
> >Will
> >
> >
> >
> >>From: Mike V <efi at dyakron.com>
> >>Subject: Re: [Gmecm] a question of timing At 08:18 AM 
> 3/13/2006 -0800, 
> >>you wrote:
> >>>If memory serves me correctly yes it is +5V.
> >>>   The tach signal has to be a clean, electronic signal. I 
> tried to 
> >>>use several different circuits to make a points system 
> work in this 
> >>>manner and it took some very complex filtering circuitry 
> to prevent 
> >>>multiple triggering as the points "bounced." What sort of ignition 
> >>>setup do you have that will provide the signal?
> >>>   Later,
> >>>David
> >>Thanks David,
> >>My signal source won't be a points setup, but that is very 
> interesting 
> >>info all the same.  It will be an MSD 6010 ignition controller that 
> >>manages the spark on late model LSx engines.  It was intended for 
> >>people who want to use carbs, but I'd like to use a 7749 
> for fuel.  I 
> >>have most of the parts on hand and want to do it 
> inexpensively while learning as much as I can.
> >>   I fell into a really cheap 2001 LR4 crate engine last 
> year and that helped
> >>to define my current direction.   That, and I really like 
> the 7749 ECM and
> >>want to use it in this project if I can.   The MSD 6010 
> plugs directly the
> >>LSx family coil-near-plug sub-harness and acts as a 
> programable ignition
> >>controller for both one and two-bar GM MAP sensors.   The 
> manual shows
> >>   a wire that provides a 12v tack signal.  This looks like 
> a simple 
> >>way  to run an LS1 family engine with just about any V8 
> ECM.  I may be 
> >>wrong  8-( but II intend to try it.  The vehicle is a 1946 
> Chevy panel 
> >>truck.
> >>It is long way from "done" at the moment.
> >>http://www.enzoco.com/mike/truck/p2page8.htm
> >>Mike V
> 
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