I currently run a MSD 6BTM (don't use the BTM part of it anymore) with a stock coil and Opti on my turbocharged Camaro. It works ok, but the stock system NEEDS the MSD to work right or it blows out the spark during boosted situations. I found this out at the track last year after I disconnected the MSD trying to rule it out as a problem in my ignition system (was the opti) Well I forgot to hook it up and my car was running about a second + slower than usual and I couldn't figure out why. I found the MSD disconnected and went back out and picked up the lost time. Anyway this leads me to my question. I will be upgrading to the Delteq stage 2 when it comes out. I currently have already purchased the Northstar coils and ignition module. Will this multi-coil setup be able to handle boost situations, or will the MSD still be required? Just wondering if anyone has come across this yet?

Bill

 

I don't see why you'd need it, the coil packs take care of all that from what I understand.

I'm looking at getting the Delteq, who did you get the coil packs and ign module from?

 

http://delteq.com/support.htm

Things like MSD CD boxes will not work with the Delteq system.

Also transfering to LT1 Tech, thanks.

 

I beleive this is the box you will have to tun with the Delteq; MSD Digital DIS-4 - PN 6215
(Designed for use on 6 or 8-cylinder engines with three or four coil packs.)

when you order the box you will have to tell them you are running the northstar ignition.

I just installed the stage 1 on Saturday.

 

Did you get your coil packs through Delteq or another source, and if so where and how much?

 

I got them off ebay, just do a search for Northstar coil

Bill

 

Sweet thanks!

I need 4 coils and an ignition module right?

Is the ign module on this pic? Or is it just small and I don't see it...
http://i6.ebayimg.com/03/i/01/97/d0/8c_1.JPG

 

Also, I assume you guys mounted it in the location they supply brackets for, down by the radiator?

 

I made a bracket out of sheetmetal, and custom mounted mine here:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...29833547CyrIPu

 

Are those Northstar coils?!?

Edit: Looks like you just turned them so they're all straight across instead

 

I bought the complete system from delteq. I thought this would be easier then trying to track them down myself. Plus they would be new, I would be less likely to have any trouble that way. Happy to say, it was flawless. First key of the key and she started.

I also talked to Pete about running MSD with this system. He said, it wasn't nessary.