What do LS1 guys do for a 2 step?

art leong · 12-16-2008, 06:45 PM

What do LS1 guys do for a 2 step? I'm using an LS1 coil over plug setup. I'm not using a distributor.

Chad Rhodes · 12-16-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by art leong

What do LS1 guys do for a 2 step? I'm using an LS1 coil over plug setup. I'm not using a distributor.

MSD DIS-4, x2 in the case of an LS1 or later mod motor mustang

art leong · 12-17-2008, 11:11 AM

Thanks. I was hoping there was something else made for the application. I've had nothing but greif from the msd dis2 so far.

casper · 12-17-2008, 03:48 PM

not sure what kind of ECU you are running , but the F.A.S.T. unit has a built in 2-step .
It's not quite as "tight" as I am used to ( MSD on a non EFI application) but it seems to do the job .
Mike

art leong · 12-17-2008, 06:14 PM

I'm running a ViPec ecu. It has a 2 step type feature but it isn't what I want. They are going to work on the firmware to fix it, but I realize they have a lot of other projects in the wings. So I'm ready for plan B.
My least favorite race car electronics are FAST and MSD.
I had nothing but trouble with the msd dis 2, had 1 of them go bad, called msd about it. They swore it couldn't be the unit, it must be my install, or something else. After wasting hours on the dyno, with an intermitant problem. I sent the unit back and guess what!! It was bad!!!!
The fast system wasn't much better idling at 1500, not wanting to start, changing the timing at will, etc. With absolutly no help from fast.
I fire sold both units. Put in the ViPec. The car idles at 800 drives around the pits like a golf cart.
If I have to go back to the MSD I will but I pray there is another way to a 2 step.

TOSTO RACING · 12-17-2008, 06:24 PM

If you run the stock coil packs Lingenfelter makes one which is what I'm running.

http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/l460095297.html

art leong · 12-17-2008, 06:56 PM

Thanks. I'll contact them and see if it will work with my 4 cylinder.

JeffM · 12-17-2008, 09:49 PM

sorry, didn't see the post above.

12-16-2008, 06:45 PM	#1
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	What do LS1 guys do for a 2 step? What do LS1 guys do for a 2 step? I'm using an LS1 coil over plug setup. I'm not using a distributor. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

12-17-2008, 11:11 AM	#3
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What do LS1 guys do for a 2 step? Thanks. I was hoping there was something else made for the application. I've had nothing but greif from the msd dis2 so far. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

12-17-2008, 03:48 PM	#4
casper Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 111 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What do LS1 guys do for a 2 step? not sure what kind of ECU you are running , but the F.A.S.T. unit has a built in 2-step . It's not quite as "tight" as I am used to ( MSD on a non EFI application) but it seems to do the job . Mike

12-17-2008, 06:14 PM	#5
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What do LS1 guys do for a 2 step? I'm running a ViPec ecu. It has a 2 step type feature but it isn't what I want. They are going to work on the firmware to fix it, but I realize they have a lot of other projects in the wings. So I'm ready for plan B. My least favorite race car electronics are FAST and MSD. I had nothing but trouble with the msd dis 2, had 1 of them go bad, called msd about it. They swore it couldn't be the unit, it must be my install, or something else. After wasting hours on the dyno, with an intermitant problem. I sent the unit back and guess what!! It was bad!!!! The fast system wasn't much better idling at 1500, not wanting to start, changing the timing at will, etc. With absolutly no help from fast. I fire sold both units. Put in the ViPec. The car idles at 800 drives around the pits like a golf cart. If I have to go back to the MSD I will but I pray there is another way to a 2 step. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

12-17-2008, 06:24 PM	#6
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 810 Likes: 628 Liked 477 Times in 139 Posts	Re: What do LS1 guys do for a 2 step? If you run the stock coil packs Lingenfelter makes one which is what I'm running. http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/l460095297.html __________________ 5664 AA/SA 1970 NOVA

12-17-2008, 06:56 PM	#7
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What do LS1 guys do for a 2 step? Thanks. I'll contact them and see if it will work with my 4 cylinder. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

12-17-2008, 09:49 PM	#8
JeffM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 134 Likes: 86 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: What do LS1 guys do for a 2 step? sorry, didn't see the post above. Last edited by JeffM; 12-17-2008 at 09:52 PM.