Thread: MSD 6al and base ignition timing

Hey guys, so i installed my msd 6al box with 2step module. I am currently getting a ignition circuit primary code coming up as a hard fault. I have my base ignition timing set to around 15-17* BTDC with a JWT ecu. I talked to them over the phone about what tune i have exactly in the ecu and it is exactly setup for all my mods except for High compression so the timing curve is a little retarded for pump gas. I noticed when i use consult 2 and set it into timing mode, the computer will constantly show 15* btdc unless i make dramatic moves with the distributor. I was just wondering if the msd box is some how interfering with this, since the dizzy is almost full advanced. I had double and triple checked my cam timing, i even made sure to set my cam gears to 0/0(I am running n1 cams). My tach works, i am getting a CKP signal so i am reading rpms via consult 2. Is it possible that i have to degree the camshafts?

this is exactly my problem, the car was stuck at 15 degree timing all the way to redline, it took a long time to get to redline...

I wired it perfect too.

What does the timing light on the crank pulley say?

Thats the problem, I never checked it, I sold the unit cause the car didn't feel right.

Make sure the blue wire is not grounded you can be stuck in two step mode

That and in my particular case I had to advance the timming a bit more. When I installed the 6AL2 the car was already at 15*, after the install it was near 12-13* I moved the dizzy to get it to 15* ran for a week and went ahead and checked it again and it was at 13*. I adjusted it one more time and It's been at 15* after that last adjustment

Still trying to understand why this happens Does this happen with the DE's too?