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Adjustable Timing Control
Retard Module Kits
MSD8680
A full selection of retard module kits for MSD
Perfect for street/strip cars, the dash- Timing Controls. Five per kit (except MSD8773).
mounted control knob advances or retards
Part No. Description
ignition timing right from the driver’s seat MSD8774 11°, 12°, 13°, 14°, 15°
for increased performance, fuel economy, MSD8775 16°, 17°, 18°, 19°, 20°
and detonation prevention. Must be used MSD8776 5°, 6°, 7°, 8°, 9°, 10° MSD8774
with an MSD ignition control. MSD8777 1°, 2°, 3°, 4°, 5°
MSD8773 Zero Degree Module (One)

Digital Multi-Retard Starter Saver With Signal Stabilizer
MSD8975 MSD8984
The Digital Multi-Retard provides four Specifically for V8's with MSD distributor, crank
different ignition retard stages - without trigger, or other locked-out ignition systems,
chips! Retard functions, which are compact controller retards timing by 10° or 20°
adjusted via rotary switches, and may during engine cranking for easier starting.
be activated together or separately.
Particularly useful for initiating timing retard during staged nitrous activa- Two-Pin Connector
tion, high-speed retard or start retard functions. Must be used with an MSD MSD8824
ignition control. Simplifies replacement of damaged pins, connectors,
shortening cables, or doing custom wiring. Metal pins
Three-Stage Retard Control have locking feature to prevent vibrating loose, and
MSD8970 connectors have lock tabs for tight, vibration-proof
The Three-Stage Retard Control re tards connections. Includes two connectors and four pins.
ig ni tion tim ing in three dif fer ent stages.
It’s particularly suit ed to multi-stage Weathertight Sealed Connectors
ni trous ox ide sys tems. Connect the Three-Stage Re tard to a ni trous sys tem Connectors are unaffected by water, chemicals,
and ev ery time a ni trous stage is ac ti vat ed, a dif fer ent retard stage will vibration, temperature, or dirt, and will not come
take over. Pro gram (with plug-in mod ules) the amount of tim ing re tard apart accidentally. Connectors can withstand
need ed to match the amount of nitrous used in each stage. Supplied with temperatures from -40 to +257°F and are indexed MSD8170
2, 3, and 4 degree modules. Compatible with an MSD ignition control only. to prevent misfiring. May be separated by hand or
with a screwdriver when space is tight. Each termi-
Start And Step Retard Control nal has its own tower, eliminating shorts between MSD8171
MSD8987 the wires. Each connector half has a secondary lock
Ideal for cars with locked-out ignition timing, that snaps over the terminal.
control unit allows retarding timing 5°, 10°, 15°, Part No. Description
or 20° during cranking for easier starting. Digi- MSD8170 6-Pin Male Tower/Female Shroud With Pins And Seals
tally controlled unit also includes a single stage MSD8171 4-Pin Male Tower/Female Shroud With Pins And Seals
3-Pin Male Tower/Female Shroud With Pins And Seals
MSD8172
of retard, which may be used during nitrous MSD8173 2-Pin Male Tower/Female Shroud With Pins And Seals
activation or simply as a high-speed retard. Connects to magnetic pickups MSD8174 1-Pin Male Tower/Female Shroud With Pins And Seals
or points and is compatible with 4-, 6-, or 8- cylinder engines. MSD8190 10 Male Pins And Seals
MSD8191 10 Female Pins And Seals
MSD8193 Pin Extraction Tool, Aids Terminal Removal
Retard Module Selector
MSD8676 Deutsch Connectors
Allows selecting between 12 retard amounts Sealed locking Deutsch Connectors provide
(0°-11°) with the turn of a dial. Ideal for use with a reliable means of connecting wiring.
nitrous activation or with a high-speed retard. Durable plastic connectors will not crack
or harden. Each connector is supplied with
terminals, seals, and housings.
MSD8186
Part No. Description
MSD8183 2-Pin Connector, 16-Gauge
MSD8184 2-Pin Connector, 12-14 Gauge
MSD8181 4-Pin Connector, 16-Gauge
MSD8180 6-Pin Connector, 16-Gauge
MSD8185 8-Pin Connector, 16-Gauge
MSD8186 12-Pin Connector, 16-Gauge
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