MSD BTM Install Problem

[SC SiR]

To Civic TSI:

How do I check if it is reading all the boost? Right now, I have it Tee'd into the vac hose that goes between the OEM FPR and JRSC intake manifold. I'm using a 1/8" vac hose to connect it to the 6BTM.

[zip]

Hmmm...I need you opinion guys, should I get the 6BTM or just the BTM? I'm going to run 10psi soon, so will I need a better spark than OEM?

BTW, Jon how was the installation? Where is it tapped before or after the J&S? Thanks.

[EGB16A]

If you have a problem with Dynamic's installation and you are looking for help than why dont you take it back there? You got to bad mouth the installation on the net so that everyone can see? wassup with that? If you going to talk about it than at least have the courtesy to not say the name of the shop and make them look like a bunch of dumb a**es. If its like that then dont go back to that shop and keep you inconsiderate a** shut. People like you is what make mechanics hate customers so much.

[SC SiR]

zip:

If you have the extra cash I'd go with the 6BTM. I have a B16A with a JRSC with timing at 8BTDC. Naturally, the off idle response was slow because of the retarded timing. Adding the 6BTM w/o advancing the timing helped some. That is w/o the SC making boost.

Now I just have to advance the timing and start working on the tuning of the boost retard protion.

I'd also recommend an external coil if you get the 6BTM. My past car, I installed an MSD 6A which is essentially the same as the 6BTM (sparkwise). Initially, I installed it using the stock coil which is perfectly acceptable. The OEM coil burned out within a day. I may have gotten a marginal OEM coil, but I didn't want to take the risk the second time around ($50). I just bought a Blaster 2 coil for that car. Presently I run a Blaster SS coil.

[Holden]

"If you have a problem with Dynamic's installation and you are looking for help
than why dont you take it back there?"

Those morons, after he expressed his concerns, assured him that everything was fine. That's why!

"You got to bad mouth the installation on
the net so that everyone can see?"

I WANT to hear who to be carefull dealing with.

"wassup with that?"

Public Service, IMHO.

"If you going to talk about it than at least have the courtesy to not say the name of the shop and make them look like a bunch of dumb a**es."

Then his post would have all the validity of a MotorTrend review. The mechanic who did that deserves to look like a dumb ass.

"If its like that then dont go back to that shop and keep you inconsiderate a** shut."

And let others get screwed in a similar fashion? How nice.

"People like you is what make mechanics hate customers so much."

No. People like him are what make BAD MECHANICS hate customers so much. Good mechanics keep their customers happy in the first place.

Anyone else want to chime in?

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Greg Holden
96 GSR, JSRC, Walbro regular pressure pump, AEM cai,
RSR headers, Greddy PE, Brembo Cross-Drill rotors,
DC Sports Rear Strut Tower Brace (junk!), Yoko AVSi

Greg Holden's JRSC Install Site

[Civic TSI]

To SC SiR:

If you have a boost gauge, tee-it before the BTM. Also make sure that the connections of your retard knob are ok.

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To 24 PSI, and beyond !
HS Le Club

[JRSCGSR]

Thanks for the backup Holden. Heh B16A, what crawled up your a$$? I was simply stating how the mechanic installed the BTM incorrectly and how the mechanic still believed he was correct. I posted to the board so that I could get an idea before I talked to the mechanic again. I'm simply letting people know whats up with the shop in case they might want to go there.

I have nothing against Dynamic, I totally understand how the mechanic messed up. They're too used to doing turbo installs, they had 6 turbo cars when I rolled in the last two days. I'd say they're experienced as hell with them, but they didn't know much about my setup. I'm not hating here, they're customer service was commendable and when I went back to tell them it was incorrect, they fixed it in like 5 minutes. I'm not bad mouthing Dynamic here, instead I'd actually recommend them if you need serious work here in Southern California. They're prices are very reasonable and they're experienced. They're shop is the most professional import racing shop I've been to, and the guys there are really friendly. If you have a problem with this board sharing this kind of information, you can just kindly leave... I don't understand whats wrong with you unless you're one of the mechanics at Dynamic, hmmm.....

Jon

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97 GSR, JRSC...of course, RSR Header, Tanabe G power Medallion, AEM Intake, 17" Advan RG's, MSD BTM, CRV Crank Pulleyy(Soon), J&S(soon)

[JRSCGSR]

zip - the BTM is installed in the engine bay, but I think it changes the timing a different way than the J&S unit does. I believe Heretic is running the setup and he says that they both do their jobs independently of each other. I haven't put in my J&S yet, so I'll see once I get it done, hopefully within the month.

Jon

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97 GSR, JRSC...of course, RSR Header, Tanabe G power Medallion, AEM Intake, 17" Advan RG's, MSD BTM, CRV Crank Pulleyy(Soon), J&S(soon)