Msd 5520 Street Fire Ignition Control Installation- User Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – MOUNTING; supplied self tapping screws to mount the box.; unit cut the loops as shown in Figure 1.; LED; ground wire to a clean, paint free metal surface.; WIRE FUNCTIONS; Figure 1 Selecting the number; CYLINDER SELECT
- Page 3 – ROUTING WIRES; REV LIMITER; PRESTART CHECK LIST; Common Mag Pickup Wires; Colors; COIL; NOTE: On dual point setups, it is recommended; Figure 3 Adjusting the Rev Limiter.
- Page 4 – GM IGNITIONS Wiring with an MSD Wiring Harness.; MSD SYSTEMS Installing to an MSD Distributor.; NOTE: Cut and splice the two Pink wires
- Page 5 – NOTE: The GM Ignition Module is removed; and replaced with the supplied PN; GM IGNITIONS GM Large Cap HEI Distributors
- Page 6 – FORD IGNITIONS Wiring a Ford DuraSpark using White Wire Trigger.; NOTE: Some 5-pin models may exper ience a; hesitation or stall on deceleration. If this
- Page 7 – FORD IGNITIONS Wiring a Ford TFI with Harness, PN 8874.
- Page 8 – AFTERMARKET COMPONENTS Wiring to a Pertronix Ignitor Kit.; MSD SYSTEMS Installing to an MSD Distributor PN 8360.; NOTE: The ignition module of the PN 8360; still triggers the Street Fire Ignition.
- Page 9 – TROUBLESHOOTING; installation or poor connections.; Tachometer Compatibility List; AFTERMARKET TACHOMETER; Tach Output wire on the Street Fire Ignition.
- Page 10 – PN 8910: If your tachometer was triggered from the coil negative; BALLAST RESISTOR
- Page 11 – Figure 5 Installing the Diode to fix Run-On.; Most other applications: On other applications; where engine Run-On is experienced, a Resistor; Figure 6 Wiring the Dual Ballast Resistor for Run-On.
- Page 12 – CHECKING FOR SPARK; If triggering the ignition with the White wire:; Limited Warranty; for custom applications.; S T R E E T F I R E; Figure 7 Checking for Spark with the White Wire.; WHITE WIRE TRIGGER; MAGNETIC PICKUP TRIGGER; Service; returning MSD components for warranty service,; issued to them before
S T R E E T F I R E
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P a r t s I n c l u d e d :
1 - Ignition
1 - Harness, PN 8860
WARNING:
During installation, disconnect the battery cables. When disconnecting the battery always
remove the Negative cable first and install it last.
Note: Solid Core spark plug wires cannot be used with the Street Fire Ignition.
Note: The Street Fire Ignition cannot be used with distributorless ignition systems (DIS).
GENERAL INFORMATION
BATTERY
The Street Fire Ignition Control will operate on any negative ground, 12 volt electrical system with a distributor. It
can be used with 16 volt batteries and can withstand a momentary 24 volts in case of jump starts. The Ignitions will
deliver full voltage with a supply of 9 - 18 volts and will operate with a supply voltage as low as 7 volts.
COILS
The Street Fire Ignition can be used with most stock coils and aftermarket coils designed to replace the stock coils.
If you have any questions concerning coils, contact our Customer Service Department at (915) 855-7123.
TACHOMETERS
The Street Fire Ignition features a Tach Output wire that provides a trigger signal for tachometers, a shift light or other
add-on rpm activated devices. The Tach Output produces a 12 volt square wave signal with a 24% duty cycle.
Some vehicles with factory tachometers may require a Tach Adapter to operate with the ignition. For more information
on Tachometers and MSD Tach Adapters, see the Tachometer Section on page 9.
If your GM vehicle has an inline filter it may cause the tach to drop to zero on acceleration. If this occurs, bypass
the filter.
FOREIGN VEHICLES
Due to the fuel injection systems, some foreign vehicles may require a special Tach/Fuel Injection Adapter with a
Street Fire ignition. See page 9 for wiring and Tach Adapter information.
Note: Vehicles originally equipped with a CD ignition control cannot use the Street Fire Ignition.
SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES
Spark plug wires are very important to the operation of your ignition system. A good quality, helically wound wire and
proper routing are required to get the best performance from your ignition, such as the Street Fire Wire.
Note: Solid Core spark plug wires cannot be used with the Street Fire Ignition.
Spark Plugs: Choosing the correct spark plug design and heat range is important when trying to get the best
performance possible. It is recommended to follow the engine builder or manufacturer's specification for spark plugs.
With that, you can then experiment with the plug gap to obtain the best performance. The gap of the plugs can be
opened in 0.005" increments, then tested until the best performance is obtained.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Sealing: Do not attempt to seal the ignition. All of the circuits of the Street Fire ignition receive a thick conformal
coating of Humi-Seal. Rubber plugs are supplied to protect the rpm dials.
Welding: If you are welding on your vehicle, to avoid the chance of damage, always disconnect both Heavy Power
cables of the ignition (You should also disconnect the tach ground wire).
1 - 18" Ground Wire
1 - 100V/1A Diode
4 - Mounting Screws
Street Fire CDI
PN 5520
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Summary
2 I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S S T R E E T F I R E • W W W . S T R E E T - F I R E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 MOUNTING The Street Fire Ignition can be mounted in most positions, except directly upside down (if upside down, moisture or wat...
I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S 3 S T R E E T F I R E • W W W . S T R E E T - F I R E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Ballast Resistor: If your vehicle has a ballast resistor in line with the coil wiring, it is recommended to bypass it. ROUTING W...
4 I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S S T R E E T F I R E • W W W . S T R E E T - F I R E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Harness PN 8876 - Dual Connector Coil. Harness PN 8877 - 1996-on GM Vehicles. GM IGNITIONS Wiring with an MSD Wiring Harness....
