MSD 2 Step Question

Nutty North SS · 04-14-2019, 03:18 PM

Hey everyone,

Had a couple questions about installing my MSD 2 Step on my M6 '17SS. The only video/thread I've seen on here advised me to tap into the yellow wire leading to the clutch position sensor. While at the same time running a toggle switch, to turn the car on.

My question is, could I just tap into the cigarette lighter for the 12V and just use a toggle switch without tapping into the clutch position sensor?

Has anyone had luck with this doing something similar or have they ran into the same problem I've been seeing where they have to use both the clutch and a toggle switch?

Thank you,
Nito

cmeJATT · 04-14-2019, 03:48 PM

I’m thinking about running MSD 2Step as well..

Dubchitts · 04-14-2019, 06:34 PM

So are you trying to make it come on manually? As in not by using the clutch

G2K · 10-15-2019, 09:21 AM

Anyone has tried this? I'll be using a momentary switch so it would be only working with the button pressed in and have the msd shut off as soon as I let go... Would tapping inthe the switched 12v in the cig lighter work ?

Dubchitts · 10-15-2019, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by G2K

Anyone has tried this? I'll be using a momentary switch so it would be only working with the button pressed in and have the msd shut off as soon as I let go... Would tapping inthe the switched 12v in the cig lighter work ?

If your going that way you need a ground not a positive and use the solid blue wire on the 2step box.

This is how mines done, I just ran the wire out the old sound tube hole in the firewall and connected to the ground by the hinge for the hood

Vtor_ZL1 · 10-15-2019, 03:12 PM

Is this for cars without launch control ?

G2K · 10-15-2019, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubchitts

If your going that way you need a ground not a positive and use the solid blue wire on the 2step box.

This is how mines done, I just ran the wire out the old sound tube hole in the firewall and connected to the ground by the hinge for the hood

Just ground? So where does the MSD get the power from?.... the center console has a ground bolt in there I'll just use that one since the button will next to the shifter.

Im actually going to drill a hole make it flush next to the shifter

G2K · 10-15-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtor_ZL1

Is this for cars without launch control ?

All cars come with launch control... It just sucks from factory plus with the MSD I can change the rev point.

Dubchitts · 10-16-2019, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G2K

Just ground? So where does the MSD get the power from?.... the center console has a ground bolt in there I'll just use that one since the button will next to the shifter.

Im actually going to drill a hole make it flush next to the shifter

It gets it's power source from the coils. It is weird tho, if you went off your clutch POS sensor it would be a positive source and you would use the blue/white wire.

I've done mine the ground wire set up for about a year now and love it. Push the button when you need it and it doesn't cause problems.

When your at the track don't use it until the other guy is fully staged. If your on it too long you can get knock codes depending on your rpm. I floor it once the tree starts coming down and it's been pretty good for me. 1.54 60' is my best. Original clutch (probably 200+ passes) gforce aluminum DS, factory axles and rear end. 28x10 slicks 17" race stars.

MP3BOOSTED · 10-16-2019, 07:17 AM

I gave up on this MSD2 Step once i ordered and found it it would work similiar to a killswitch, not very fond of that..

Anyone look into the lingenfelter sytem?

G2K · 10-17-2019, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MP3BOOSTED

I gave up on this MSD2 Step once i ordered and found it it would work similiar to a killswitch, not very fond of that..

Anyone look into the lingenfelter sytem?

I've seen many many people run the msd 2 step with no issues.

the Lingenfelter to me is overkill if you dont have a NOS system since it has the timing retard thingy. you are paying double the price for something you're ony going to be using half of it's features.

Choda · 04-07-2020, 10:22 AM

I installed the msd 2 step using the brake pedal in an Auto.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=554303&page=6

04-14-2019, 03:18 PM	#1
Nutty North SS Drives: Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 4	MSD 2 Step Question Hey everyone, Had a couple questions about installing my MSD 2 Step on my M6 '17SS. The only video/thread I've seen on here advised me to tap into the yellow wire leading to the clutch position sensor. While at the same time running a toggle switch, to turn the car on. My question is, could I just tap into the cigarette lighter for the 12V and just use a toggle switch without tapping into the clutch position sensor? Has anyone had luck with this doing something similar or have they ran into the same problem I've been seeing where they have to use both the clutch and a toggle switch? Thank you, Nito

04-14-2019, 06:34 PM	#3
Dubchitts Drives: '17 Red hot 2ss, 16 Focus RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 845 View My Garage	So are you trying to make it come on manually? As in not by using the clutch __________________ "Spitfire" 427ci 2017 Red Hot 2SS// 6 Piston Brembos//Adrenaline Red Interior, Knee Pads//M6//MRC Afe Air Filter//BMR MM010 Motor Mounts, Safety Loop//Custom OTR Intake//Flex Fuel Kit//Gforce 3.5" Aluminum Driveshaft//GM 95mm TB//Katech Oil Pump, Piston Squirters//Kooks 1-7/8 LT//LT4 Fueling//Mighty Mouse Wild//Monster Clutch LT1-S Triple Disc//MSD 2-Step//Pray Performance Custom Spec Cam, Ported Holley Hi-Ram//Sikky 12" Shifter w OEM Knob Mod//Tick Level 1 Tr6060//Labor by Me//Tune By Pray Performance

10-15-2019, 09:21 AM	#4
G2K @Blackmamba_1LE Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 740	Anyone has tried this? I'll be using a momentary switch so it would be only working with the button pressed in and have the msd shut off as soon as I let go... Would tapping inthe the switched 12v in the cig lighter work ? __________________ OG: Pray Perf FBO ET:11.5 @119 THEN:LT4 SC, E85 + Meth :10.6 @135 NOW: H/C Whipple 416ci

10-15-2019, 03:12 PM	#6
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	Is this for cars without launch control ? __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

10-16-2019, 07:17 AM	#10
MP3BOOSTED Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE (F1A-94 FBO H/C) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 843	I gave up on this MSD2 Step once i ordered and found it it would work similiar to a killswitch, not very fond of that.. Anyone look into the lingenfelter sytem? __________________ Performance Mods: F1A-94, DSX Flex Fuel Kit, MSD Spark Plug Wires, KOOK 2" off road headers, MBRP Race catback exhaust, Pray Performance Custom Boost Cam, Rocker Arm Trunion Upgrade Kit, 7.850" Hardened Chromemoly Length Pushrods and Johnson Racing 2110R Lifters, TSP CNC'd Heads, Ported MSD intake manifold, 103mm Katech Throttle body, Forged Pistons/Rods, RPM Meth kit, DSX Aux Fuel system, AEM Failsafe and banks gauge, LT4 HPFP, LT4 injectors, BMR motor mounts, Hurst Short Throw, Manley SS exhaust valves Videos of my car? Check here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNi...Qy1OL4NVGlPogw

04-14-2019, 03:48 PM	#2
cmeJATT Drives: SS-6-SPD Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,364	I’m thinking about running MSD 2Step as well..

04-07-2020, 10:22 AM	#12
Choda Drives: Turbo 6.2 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Buffalo Posts: 702	I installed the msd 2 step using the brake pedal in an Auto. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=554303&page=6 __________________ 2016 Turbo Camaro SS - 800hp/900tq 9.7@146 2018 LTZ Z71 Redline Silverado - 381hp/420tq 13.8@100

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