Msd 62153 DIS-4 Plus High Output Installation- User Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – THEORY OF OPERATION; not be used for street use.
- Page 3 – SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES; Super Conductor Spark Plug Wire.; MOUNTING; Figure 1 Mounting the DIS Ignition.
- Page 4 – WIRING; GENERAL WIRING INFORMATION; ground wire to a clean, paint free metal surface.; ROUTING WIRES; the positive side of the starter solenoid.
- Page 5 – NOTE: The factory rev limiter and all timing functions will still; Figure 2 Locating 12 Volts at the coil.
- Page 6 – Figure 3 General Wiring Before Installation of the MSD.
- Page 7 – Figure 4 General Wiring After Installation of the MSD.
- Page 8 – PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES; Figure 5 Programming Rotary Switches.; IGNITION MODE; Switch Position; IGNITION MODE SWITCH POSITIONS
- Page 9 – Figure 6 Wiring the Step Retard.; STEP RETARD; the Max Limit is active.
- Page 10 – WIRING DIAGRAMS
- Page 13 – IGNITION ADAPTERS; for further instruction.; VEHICLE; Chrysler Sebring, Cirrus
- Page 14 – TROUBLESHOOTING; problems are due to improper installation or poor connections.; Do not connect any test; Figure 14 MSD DIS-2 IGNITION WITH IGNITION ADAPTER, PN 8912
- Page 15 – CHECKING FOR SPARK; If there is no spark:; RETURNING TO STOCK IGNITION; NOTE: If an Ignition Adapter was added to the; LED MONITOR
- Page 16 – 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; TECH NOTES
IMPORTANT
Read these instructions before attempting this installation!
NOTES: 1. Solid Core spark plug wires cannot be used with an MSD DIS Ignition.
2. Vehicles originally equipped with a CD ignition
cannot use an MSD DIS Ignition.
3. This ignition should be used for
RACING ONLY, not for street use.
Parts Included:
1 - MSD DIS Ignition
12 - Connectors, Butt Splice
1 - Cable Assembly
1 - Bypass Plug
NOTE: It is recommended that you have the Service Manual and wiring diagram for your vehicle
before beginning the installation of the MSD DIS Ignition.
TECHNICAL FEATURES - DIGITAL DIS-2 PLUS HO
Operating Voltage: 12-18 volts (neg. ground)
Operating Current: 5.3 Amperes @ 10,000 RPM
RPM Capability:
14,000 RPM - 4-Cyl. @ 14 volts
Ignition Inputs:
2 - DIS Type
Ignition Outputs:
2 - DIS Type
LED Indicator:
Ign. trigger, low battery voltage
Tach Output:
(+) 12 volt square wave, 40°
Duration
Rev Limiter:
High RPM - Adjustable
Low RPM - Adjustable
Spark Duration:
20°- 4-Cyl. Max Sparks - 12
Energy Output Max: 165-175 milliJoules per spark.
2100 milliJoules per sequence.
Output Voltage:
Primary (Into Coil): 460-480 volts
Secondary: (w/stock coil)
43,000 volts
Weight & Size:
3 lbs., 9.5"L x 4.5"W x 2.2"H
TECHNICAL FEATURES - DIGITAL DIS-4 PLUS HO
Operating Voltage:
12-18 volts (neg. ground)
Operating Current:
10 Amperes @ 10,000 RPM
RPM Capability:
14,000 RPM - 4, 6, 8-Cyl. @ 14 volts
Ignition Inputs:
2, 3, 4 - DIS Type
Ignition Outputs:
2, 3, 4 - DIS Type
LED Indicator:
Ign. trigger, low battery voltage
Tach Output:
(+) 12 volt square wave, 40°
Duration
Rev Limiter:
High RPM - Adjustable
Low RPM - Adjustable
Spark Duration:
20°- 4, 6, 8-Cyl. Max Sparks - 12
Energy Output Max: 165-175 milliJoules per spark.
2100 milliJoules per sequence.
Output Voltage:
Primary (Into Coil): 460-480 volts
Secondary: (w/stock coil)
43,000 volts
Weight & Size:
3 lbs., 9.5"L x 4.5"W x 2.2"H
WARNING: Before installing the Ignition, disconnect the battery cables. When disconnecting
the battery cables, always remove the Negative (-) cable first and install it last.
Parts not included but may be needed:
Ignition Adapter(s) PN 8912, PN 89121, PN 8917
Coil Interface Modules, PN 8870 for GM DIS Applications
Coil Interface Modules, PN 8879 for Saturn Applications
Cam Sync Adapter, PN 8914 for Saturn Applications
The MSD Digital DIS-2 Plus HO Ignition can be used on 4-cylinder engines equipped with two dual output
coils. The DIS-4 Plus HO Ignition can be used on 4, 6 or 8-cylinder engines equipped with up to four dual
output coils. The Ignitions will accept trigger inputs from electronic distributorless type ignition systems.
MSD DIS-2 Plus HO
PN 62113
DIS-4 Plus HO
PN 62153
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 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4
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Summary
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 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 THEORY OF OPERATION CAPACITIVE DISCHARGE The MSD Digital DIS Series Ignitions feature a capacitive discharge ignition design. The majority o...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 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 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES Spark plug wires are very important to the operation of the DIS Series Ignition. A good quality, helically wound wire ...
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 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 WIRING GENERAL WIRING INFORMATION Wire Length: All of the wires of the MSD Ignition may be shortened as long as quality connectors are used ...
