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MSD®
8970 Three Stage Retard Control

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$461.95

$514.00Save: $52.05(10%)

Manufacturer #8970

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Part:

Timing Control

Brand:

MSD

Notes:

Must be used with an MSD 6, SCI, 7, 8 or 10 Series Ignition

Series:

Three Stage Retard Control Series

Warranty:

1-year MSD limited warranty

Quantity Sold:

Sold individually

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Universal

Product Information

MSD TIMING CONTROLS

Allows you to retard and/or advance ignition timing (depending on application)
Ideal for adjusting timing to suit various conditions, including low-octane gas, altitude changes, heavy loads, etc.
Great for the occasional racer
Carefully engineered for optimum timing and engine performance

MSD's timing controls are carefully engineered so you can easily optimize your ride's ignition timing. They allow you to retard and/or advance timing to suit various conditions and are great for the occasional racer who wants that performance advantage. From ignitions to distributors, starters to coils and spark plugs to plug wires, there's an MSD product to help you get the most out of your engine.

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