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Old 08-25-2012, 09:24 AM
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Is anyone running a MSD 2-Step Launch Controller on their Mustang? If so how do you like it and does it give constant rpm launches?
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Originally Posted by Mob Bomber
Is anyone running a MSD 2-Step Launch Controller on their Mustang? If so how do you like it and does it give constant rpm launches?

I would like to know this too and what was needed to set this up..
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You will need an inline fuse, micro switch and some electrical connectors. Install was easy, hardest part was mounting the micro switch.

The unit works every time.

There are other ways to wire it besides using the micro switch.
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I cant vouch for the MSD, however the N2mb.com WOT box is amazing. ON a boosted car I can launch at a consant RPM with the launch control feature and have boost. Plus use the WOT shift feature to not stress the driveline or lose boost on a shift.
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I have the MSD. Launches are unbelievably consistent since installing it. I made a wiring diagram when I installed it. Let me dig it up...

Here you go. Copied and pasted from another forum:
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I had a switch panel made for my line locks and my 2-step. This wiring diagram is for the entire switch panel, but it should help anyone who is trying to install the 2-step with a rocker switch. Note: the red LED on the rocker switch only comes on when the switch is activated AND the clutch is depressed.



and here's a picture of the switch installed if it helps. The bottom left is an image of the switches turned on with both systems activated. The blue LEDs didn't show up well in the pic. They look much better in person.



I measured the size I wanted and sent a description to a guy who makes custom gauge and switch plates online. His website is www.gaugeplates.com and the price was $65 to my door if I remember right. Not too much $$ for a custom piece in my opinion. Then I just cut a hole in the console cover and epoxied it into place from the inside. I drew up the wiring diagram when I was deciding how to wire it.

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Old 11-21-2012, 06:32 PM
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Diabol, thanks for the wiring diagram. I'm glad to hear that the launches are very consistent. I'm looking forward to buying and installing this when I get back to the States.
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No problem. If you need any help during install, just let me know.
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