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I recently installed this on my 468 BB with locked out timing and the difference in how the engine starts is remarkable.

MSD Starter Saver

David F.

David,
Never heard of it...I run a PerTronix dist with a flame-thrower II coil on my 396 and I can't complain about the performance...

Mike

MSD digital 7 here. It has a start retard in it I have it set at 20deg and it works great!

What issues were you experiancing prior to the Starter saver install?
Curious as to what you are locked out at and why you opted for this over a spark curve.
Any and all info you could supply would be very helpfull.
I often hear the pros and cons of locked out timing on the street and would love to hear your opinion on this.
Regardless..a big woohoo back at cha.Your Pro Street is just flat out Bad A$$.

George,
The problems I encountered were:
(1.) Starter "kickback"
(2.) Starter "dragging" (mimicking an undercharged battery)

I'm locked out at 36 degrees and the engine idles consistantly, with a minimal drop in RPM from neutral to gear. As far as the spark curve goes George, I've gone from the lightest possible springs in steps going heavier and at that point the engine idled rich, was rough on plugs and was soft on the bottom end. With the locked timing the car is easier to drive on the street, more friendly on plugs. Locking out the timing made it more streetable in the sense that the bottom end power was restored.

David F.

Thanks for the feedback David.
No issues with low rpm detonation locked out?..or is it your converter and driving style that wards it off?Ex..engine never sees low rpm load.
Could I be so bold as to ask what your cranking compression is?

Correct George,.....converter & driving style. I honestly can't recall the cranking compression right now

David F.