Page 2 - CAPABILITIES
2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 CAPABILITIES The Atomic TBI is designed to install on a standard square bore intake manifold flange. It is a self- tuning EFI system that cont...
Page 3 - FUEL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS; available separately from MSD.; FUEL SYSTEM EXAMPLE; other fuel hose. Compatibility issues may cause fuel leaks.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 M S D • W W W . A T O M I C E F I . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Power Adders: The Atomic TBI can operate in conjunction with wet nitrous systems as well as positive manifold pressure supplied by a draw-thru or blow-t...
Page 4 - POWER ADDERS; Figure 2 WBO2 Sensor Location.; WIDE BAND OXYGEN SENSOR INSTALLATION
4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 IN-TANK PUMPS The MSD Atomic Fuel Pump (supplied only with Master Kit PN 2900) can be used in the tank however it would require a sock, or fil...
Page 5 - must; THROTTLE BODY; Figure 3 Vacuum Ports.; VACUUM PORTS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 M S D • W W W . A T O M I C E F I . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 The WBO2 can be installed downstream of either exhaust bank. The sensor connects to the Power Module, so install the sensor on the bank closest to where...
Page 6 - Figure 5 Throttle Linkage.; BOOST REFERENCE PORT; OR; INSTALLATION; Do not over tighten.; Figure 4 Boost Reference Port.
6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Figure 5 Throttle Linkage. BOOST REFERENCE PORT Blow-Thru applications do not require modifications to the boost reference port. Draw-thru app...
Page 7 - WIRING; output wire. Connect this wire to the White points input; EXTERNAL SENSORS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 M S D • W W W . A T O M I C E F I . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 WIRING There are several wires and connectors on the throttle body. Not all of these wires will be connected on every application. Following is a chart ...
Page 8 - PUSH-LOCK FITTING INSTALLATION; Figure 6 Installing Fuel Hose to the Push-Lock Fittings.
8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 PUSH-LOCK FITTING INSTALLATION MSD supplies two fitting adapters that will accept a -6 AN line to be connected. If you are using the MSD Push-...
Page 9 - POWER MODULE INSTALLATION; Figure 8 Power Module Wiring Diagram.; Description
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 M S D • W W W . A T O M I C E F I . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 POWER MODULE INSTALLATION The Power Module of the Atomic EFI system handles high current circuits such as the fuel pump and WBO2. The unit has two ports...
Page 10 - STOP HERE
10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Figure 9 – Atomic Wiring with an MSD Ready-to-Run Distributor or MSD HEI Distributor. ECT SENSOR PINK - FAN 2 PROVIDES GROUNDTAN - FAN 1 PROV...
Page 11 - Figure 10 Atomic Wiring with an MSD Ignition Control.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 M S D • W W W . A T O M I C E F I . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Figure 10 Atomic Wiring with an MSD Ignition Control. GREEN (-) VIOLET (+) ECT SENSOR REV LIMITER DIGITAL 6AL WHITE ORANGE TO AC INPUT WHITE YELLOW NOT...
Page 12 - Note: If lobe separation angle (LSA) is less than 108° you may; PROGRAMMING; ATOMIC CONFIGURATION
12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Idle RPM Handheld Main Menu Initial Setup Fuel System Figure 11 Initial Setup. Note: If lobe separation angle (LSA) is less than 108° you may...
Page 13 - ADVANCED SETUP; Figure 12 Initial Setting; Figure 13 Advanced Setup.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 M S D • W W W . A T O M I C E F I . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Timing Control: Choose between Enabled and Disabled. If Timing Control is Enabled, its features will be edited in the Advanced Setup. (Please see page ...
Page 14 - Pump Squirt - To assist in throttle transitions the Atomic EFI; DISPLAY OPTIONS
14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Pump Squirt - To assist in throttle transitions the Atomic EFI has a feature to mimic the pump squirt of a carburetor. This works by increasi...
Page 15 - THROTTLE BLADE ADJUSTMENT; Figure 15 Throttle Blade Adjustment.; REAR; PRE-START CHECK LIST; No known exhaust leaks.; START YOUR ATOMIC FUELED ENGINE!
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15 M S D • W W W . A T O M I C E F I . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 THROTTLE BLADE ADJUSTMENT There is one more adjustment to review prior to starting the engine for the first time; the Throttle Blades. This is a settin...
Page 16 - ATOMIC EFI TIMING CONTROL; PREPARATION FOR ATOMIC TIMING; Figure 6 Locking Out the Centrifugal Advance.
16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 ATOMIC EFI TIMING CONTROL The Atomic EFI has the ability to control the engines ignition timing. This is an optional feature and is NOT requi...
Page 17 - Note: If no shims were required, use one beneath; INSTALL THE ADJUSTABLE ROTOR; Figure 17 Checking Installation of the Lockout Plate.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 M S D • W W W . A T O M I C E F I . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 b. Remove the snap ring that holds the magnetic pickup assembly in place. c. Gently lift up on the mag pickup plate and slide the vacuum canister out. ...
Page 18 - Figure 19 Atomic Wiring to use Timing Control.
18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Figure 19 Atomic Wiring to use Timing Control. GREEN (-) VIOLET (+) ECT SENSOR REV LIMITER DIGITAL 6AL ONLY USED WITH TIMING CONTROL. CONNECT...
Page 19 - SETTING THE ATOMIC TIMING; Note: Total timing must always be a higher number than the; INITIAL START UP AND SETTING THE TIMING; Figure 20 Timing Settings.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 M S D • W W W . A T O M I C E F I . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 SETTING THE ATOMIC TIMING Connect the Handheld Control and select Ignition Timing from the Advanced Menu. Idle Advance - This is the initial ignition t...
Page 20 - CODE NAME; CLEARING HISTORY ERRORS; WHAT IT MEANS; CLEAR FLOOD; DIAGNOSTICS; in one of three ways.
20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 CODE NAME TPS MAP IAT ECT BATT INJ DC FUEL PRESSURE WBO2 FP CAV The following chart gives the most likely solution(s) to each possible error....
Page 21 - MSD Atomic EFI Trouble Shooting
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 M S D • W W W . A T O M I C E F I . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 MSD Atomic EFI Trouble Shooting No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Have you completed the Pre-Start Checklist in the Atomic instru...
Page 25 - ATOMIC IGNITION TIMING CONTROL: ROTOR PHASING DETAILS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 25 M S D • W W W . A T O M I C E F I . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 83506 FORD R-t-R Marine Ford 351-460 84211 15° 8517 BUICK Buick V8 Billet, 400-455 84211 15° 8548 BUICK Buick V8 215-350 Pro Billet 84211 15° 8547 CHEV...
Page 26 - TECH NOTES
26 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 5 - 7 1 2 3 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 ROTOR ROTOR DIST APPLICATION DISCRIPTION NEEDED RETARD NOTES NEEDED 8352EDEL FORD Ford 289/302, R-t-R, EDEL 84211 15° Keep Vacuum Canister in...
Page 28 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; Limited Warranty; or consequential damages.; Service; When returning MSD components for warranty service,; Proof of Purchase must be supplied for verification. After; All returns must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number; issued to them before; M S D; Revised
28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Limited Warranty M SD warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under its intended normal use*, when properly installed and purchased from an authorized MSD dealer, for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase. This warr...