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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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WHITE
GREEN
VIOLET
HEAVY RED
HEAVY BLACK
TO BATTERY
TO BATTERY
+
IGNITION KEY
TO 12V
RED
PINK
DARK BLUE
LIGHT BLUE
WHITE/BLUE
HALL-EFFECT
(NOT USED)
WHITE
(NOT USED)
COVER WITH TAPE
LAUNCH
(12V TO ACTIVATE)
BURNOUT
(12V TO ACTIVATE)
RETARD
(12V TO ACTIVATE)
GRAY
TACH OUTPUT
MAP
SENSOR
RED
PN 8860 HARNESS
PN 8861
CONDENSER
NOTE: The GM Ignition Module
is removed and replaced
with the MSD PN 8861
Wire Harness.
WHITE
GREEN
VIOLET
HEAVY RED
HEAVY BLACK
TO BATTERY
TO BATTERY
+
RED
PINK
DARK BLUE
LIGHT BLUE
WHITE/BLUE
HALL-EFFECT
(NOT USED)
LAUNCH
(12V TO ACTIVATE)
BURNOUT
(12V TO ACTIVATE)
RETARD
(12V TO ACTIVATE)
GRAY
TACH OUTPUT
MAP
SENSOR
RED
18” BLACK
TO ENGINE
GROUND
RED - CONNECTS TO 12 VOLTS AND PINK.
WHITE - CONNECTS TO BROWN AND TACH.
DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
MAGNETIC PICKUP
(NOT USED)
NOTE: Some 5-pin models may experience
a hesitation or stall on deceleration.
If this occurs, contact MSD Tech
Line for the required bolt-in diode
to correct the problem. MSD Tech
Line (915) 855-7123.
Figure 7 Wiring the Programmable 6AL-2 with an HEI 4-pin Module (Magnetic Pickup Trigger).
Figure 8 Wiring the Programmable 6AL-2 with an HEI 5 or 7-pin module (Amplifier Trigger).