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FAST or MSD hemi controller #1105703 11/02/11 12:12 AM 11/02/11 12:12 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston S sixpackgut OP Drag Week Mod Champion
sixpackgut OP Drag Week Mod Champion S Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston	which one should i look at buying? all opinions welcome the FAST is cheaper and everyone knows how i rag on some of MSD's products but i have experience with the MSD stuff for LS apps Gen 3 power 6.22@110, 9.85@135 Follow @g3hemiswap on instagram performance only racing, CRT, ultimate converter, superior design concepts, ThumperCarbs

Re: FAST or MSD hemi controller [Re: sixpackgut] #1105704 11/02/11 08:40 AM 11/02/11 08:40 AM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio C CHAPPER master
CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: FAST or MSD hemi controller [Re: CHAPPER] #1105705 11/02/11 12:53 PM 11/02/11 12:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,938 Sonora CA Mopar_Rich top fuel
Mopar_Rich top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,938 Sonora CA	In my opinion the MSD has a better rev limiter. Other than that they're pretty similar, and the Fast software is easier to use.

Re: FAST or MSD hemi controller [Re: Mopar_Rich] #1105706 11/02/11 04:07 PM 11/02/11 04:07 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,998 GO BUCKS !!!!!!! 3 340RICK master
340RICK master 3 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,998 GO BUCKS !!!!!!!	I have the MSD HEMI 6.....The stupid thing comes with a 9 pin serial port data cable that you will have to spend another 40 bucks to convert it to USB so you can use it. What a Joke Other than that it seems fine I just can imagine why they would make a product that you cant use

Re: FAST or MSD hemi controller [Re: 340RICK] #1105707 11/02/11 06:43 PM 11/02/11 06:43 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio C CHAPPER master
CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	Quote: I have the MSD HEMI 6.....The stupid thing comes with a 9 pin serial port data cable that you will have to spend another 40 bucks to convert it to USB so you can use it. What a Joke Other than that it seems fine I just can imagine why they would make a product that you cant use This is confusing,,,I need a computer to 'work' the MSD??? I have not seen the FAST unit yet,,but,,some of my contacts have,, they say, the unit is self contained and adjustable with a screwdriver..? (potentiometer?) :...I don't know ..just looking for some info. I know of one person using the FAST set-up, and they seem to like it so far. This could all change, next season, as it is a dirt car and the season is over here. I am a "lost ball in tall grass" with this new technology... If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: FAST or MSD hemi controller [Re: CHAPPER] #1105708 11/02/11 06:53 PM 11/02/11 06:53 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,998 GO BUCKS !!!!!!! 3 340RICK master
340RICK master 3 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,998 GO BUCKS !!!!!!!	The MSD HEMI 6 Box that you would use for your coil packs has a 9 pin serial port on it. You can purchase the MSD hand held deal and set your timing and rev limits etc... or you can hook up to a lap top and set your timing and rev limits. But the HEMI 6 box has no dials or chips like a regular MSD box. But like I mentioned before the HEMI 6 box comes with a 9 pin serial cable that will not hook to a lap top unless you go and buy a $ 40.00 adapter

Re: FAST or MSD hemi controller [Re: sixpackgut] #1105709 11/03/11 06:16 PM 11/03/11 06:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 42 SE PA F Five9Dak member
Five9Dak member F Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 42 SE PA	Forget that junk. http://www.diyautotune.com/racing/drag_week_2011_results.htm

Re: FAST or MSD hemi controller [Re: sixpackgut] #1105710 11/03/11 06:30 PM 11/03/11 06:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 344 Burlington, Ontario Canada Dave_S enthusiast
Dave_S enthusiast Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 344 Burlington, Ontario Canada	Get the new M/P timing cover with distributer and mech. fuel pump ( as revealed at SEMA) and you an run points and condenser....or even DUAL points! Dave Stillie '73 Swinger 5.7 Hemi, 88mm turbo, powerglide, cal-tracs & 8 3/4 Mega-Squirt EFI [email]8.93@149 [/email]

Re: FAST or MSD hemi controller [Re: Five9Dak] #1105711 11/03/11 06:37 PM 11/03/11 06:37 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston S sixpackgut OP Drag Week Mod Champion
sixpackgut OP Drag Week Mod Champion S Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston	Quote: Forget that junk. http://www.diyautotune.com/racing/drag_week_2011_results.htm can you use that megasquirt on the new hemi? and BTW, i know Doc, i know that car. when he brought that to DW 06, it would hardly run and my friend Lane Culver tuned it driving down the road. didnt really help as the car was setup so poorly, it would almost launch itself over the guardrails every pass. was happy to see it running much better this year 6902206-seered.jpg (68 downloads) Gen 3 power 6.22@110, 9.85@135 Follow @g3hemiswap on instagram performance only racing, CRT, ultimate converter, superior design concepts, ThumperCarbs

Re: FAST or MSD hemi controller [Re: Dave_S] #1105712 11/03/11 06:42 PM 11/03/11 06:42 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston S sixpackgut OP Drag Week Mod Champion
sixpackgut OP Drag Week Mod Champion S Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston	Quote: Get the new M/P timing cover with distributer and mech. fuel pump ( as revealed at SEMA) and you an run points and condenser....or even DUAL points! or a crank trigger and a 7531 box Gen 3 power 6.22@110, 9.85@135 Follow @g3hemiswap on instagram performance only racing, CRT, ultimate converter, superior design concepts, ThumperCarbs

Re: FAST or MSD hemi controller [Re: sixpackgut] #1105713 11/03/11 07:06 PM 11/03/11 07:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,874 Smyrna, South Carolina STEFF master
STEFF master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,874 Smyrna, South Carolina	I've used both. I like the laptop programmabilty of the MSD Hemi 6, over the dip switches of the Fast. Yes, you have to buy an adapter for the USB but its not that big of deal. I think the distributor set-up is a step backwards, and it only runs one set of plugs. Plus that MP front cover kit is about $800 - $900. I will bet MSD comes out with more powerful ignitions for the G3 Hemis as market dictates need.

Re: FAST or MSD hemi controller [Re: sixpackgut] #1105714 11/04/11 11:03 AM 11/04/11 11:03 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 42 SE PA F Five9Dak member
Five9Dak member F Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 42 SE PA	Quote: can you use that megasquirt on the new hemi? http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=137216 http://www.diyautotune.com/tech_articles/how_to_megasquirt_your_new_hemi.htm http://www.diyautotune.com/cars/customer/megamaniac_nhr_drag_pak_challenger.htm Talk to Matt at DIYautotune, he can set you up. He is extremely helpful and will bend over backwards. With his help, I have my magnum small block running on ms2 with an all stock engine harness.

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