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MSD Three-Stage Retard Controls 8970 Timing Controller, Three Stage Retard, Analog, Programmable, Each

SKU: MSD8970

Timing Controllers, Electronic

Msd Ignition

MSD Three-Stage Retard Controls 8970 Timing Controller, Three Stage Retard, Analog, Programmable, Each

SKU: MSD8970

Timing Controllers, Electronic

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Description

MSD three-stage retard controls allow you to retard your ignition timing in three different stages. You can activate one retard for a nitrous stage, and another at top-end in high gear for more mph, and still have another module left over for dual-stage nitrous systems. When activated together, the retard amounts are cumulative, so you get the total of the three. For example, if you pull 2 degrees, then 4 degrees on the second stage, and another 2 degrees at top-end, the total retard is 8 degrees (2+4+2=8). In addition to the individual retard stages, the Three Stage retard controls have an optional start retard function that retards the timing 10 or 25 degrees while cranking the engine. This makes starting high-compression engines with locked-out timing, such as crank trigger systems, much easier. These units easily connect to your MSD Ignition and can be triggered from points, electronic ignitions, crank triggers, or magnetic pickup distributors. They're supplied with a 2, 3, and 4 degree module, and must be used with an MSD 6, SCI, 7, 8, or 10 Series ignition.

Part Type

Three Stage Retard Control

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-09-29 08:58:48

Specifications

Product Attributes - Brand: MSD Ignition
Product Attributes - Manufacturer's Part Number: 8970
Product Attributes - Part Type: Timing Controllers, Electronic
Product Attributes - Product Line: MSD Three-Stage Retard Controls
Product Attributes - UPC: 085132089703
Product Attributes - Circuitry: Analog
Product Attributes - Controls Ignition Advance: No
Product Attributes - Controls Ignition Retard: Yes
Product Attributes - Controller Activation: Programmable
Product Attributes - Adjustable: Yes
Product Attributes - Adjustment Style: Pills
Product Attributes - Ignition Box Required: Yes
Product Attributes - Compatible with Multiple Coil Ignitions: No
Product Attributes - Quantity: Sold individually.

Reference Information

Brand Name/s	Msd Ignition
StreetFX SKU	msd8970
SFX Item ID	4973655
Supplier Item Code	4973655
Manufacturer SKU	8970
Manufacturer UPC	85132089703

Compatibility

Application Data

Universal Yes
Engine Type L6
Universal Yes
Engine Type V4
Universal Yes
Engine Type V6
Universal Yes
Engine Type V8

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MSD Three-Stage Retard Controls 8970 Timing Controller, Three Stage Retard, Analog, Programmable, Each

MSD Three-Stage Retard Controls 8970 Timing Controller, Three Stage Retard, Analog, Programmable, Each

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