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Do I need the tfi module to make the car function properly, if I have an MSD 6BTM? What is its purpose?
 

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Yes, you need the TFI module. it is what actually generates the electrical current to get your spark plugs to spark.

The 6 BTM is ideal for engines with a turbo or supercharger. Not only will the engine benefit from MSD’s full power CD sparks, but there is also an adjustable boost/timing retard circuit to prevent detonation.
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When your supercharger (turbo or blower) forces the air/fuel ratio into the engine, the cylinder pressure inside the combustion chamber increases. The result is a great amount of power but this can also lead to detonation which can result in severe engine damage. The 6 BTM lets you dial away detonation by retarding the timing in relation to the boost pressure. By electronically controlling the ignition timing your engine can run on the threshold of detonation to obtain maximum power and efficiency.
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The BTM features a dash mounted control knob that lets you adjust the amount of timing retard. It can be adjusted from 0° per pound of boost to 3° per pound. The boost pressure is monitored by a sensor built into the MSD.
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The 6 BTM also shares the Soft Touch Rev Control of the 6AL Ignition for overrev protection. The BTM is supplied with rubber shock mounts and rpm modules for 3,000, 6,000, 7,000 and 8,000 rpm.


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I thought the msd created the spark for plugs. will a drag car still have a tfi module?
 

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The 6 BTM generates the primary voltage signal only. The TFI is nothing more than a coil that steps the primary voltage way up to 30,000 to 40,000 volts or more.
 

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The TFI is what sends a ground pulse to your coil so it will fire. You need it unless you convert to some other means of triggering spark.
 

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thanks for the reply guys!!
 
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