MSD PN8280 Series High Output Coil Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- MSD
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MSD PN8280 Series High Output Coil Instruction Manual
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IMPORTANT: Read the instructions before attempting the installation.
Parts Included, PN 8280, PN 82803:
1 – Coil Mounting Hardware
Parts Included, PN 82808, PN828038:
8 – Coils Mounting Hardware
WARNING: During installation, disconnect the battery cables. When disconnecting the battery, always remove the Negative cable first and install it last.
Note: This high output coil is meant to be used with MSD’s Pro 600 CDI (PN 8000). The coil will be wired to the Pro 600 CDI harness.
WIRING
There are three terminals on top of the coil. The terminals are marked by a
positive, and negative sign, and by the letters “CS”. Two of the three wires
used for the coil are integral to the Pro 600 CDI harness, the third will be a
ground wire that must be connected to the associated cylinder head in which
the corresponding spark plug is installed. Each wire requires a ring terminal
to be crimped at the end in order to be connected to the coil. The ring
terminals for each of the three wires are supplied with the coil. The brown
and the grey wires coming from the harness must use the #10 ring terminals,
and the black wire uses the #8 ring terminal. The brown and the grey wires
attach with the 10-32 x .375 pan head screws and the #10 lock split washers.
The black wire attaches with the 8-32 x .375 screw and #8 lock split washer.
MSD recommends using black 14-16 gauge wire to connect the “CS” terminal to
the cylinder head associated with the corresponding spark plug. The grey wire
from the Pro 600 CDI harness attaches to the negative terminal of the coil,
and the brown wire attaches to the positive coil terminal (Figure 1).
Note: CS = Current Sensing feature will be available on future products, and
will have its own designated wire.
Figure 1 Coil Wiring.
MOUNTING
The coils come supplied with a variety of hardware to accommodate different
mounting locations, and orientations. The coils are designed to be mounted on
Holley’s LS valve covers, or OEM LS passenger car coil brackets, using the two
side mounts (Figure 2). The coils can be remotely mounted. When mounting
the coils on Holley valve covers or OEM brackets, use the supplied M6 x 1.0
40mm bolts. If the coils will be remotely located, they can be placed using
either the bottom or side tabs, and should be mounted out of the way of any
excessive heat (Figure 3).
_Figure 2 LS Valve Cover Mounting.
Figure 3 Remote Mounting Options._
COIL SPEC
The following specifications show coil performance using the PRO 600 CDI operating at 600 millijoules.
- Maximum Secondary Voltage with 50 pF load – 50 kilovolts.
- Peak Secondary Current – 1.7 Amps
- Spark Duration – 345 microseconds
- Spark Gap Energy – 208 millijoules.
Values stated above are for reference only. Actual values may vary across different applications.
A template is supplied (Figure 4) in order to mock up the four mounting
holes located on the bottom side of the coil.
Limited Warranty
MSD warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship
under its intended normal use, when properly installed and purchased from an
authorized MSD dealer, for a period of one year from the date of the original
purchase. This warranty is void for any products purchased through auction
websites. if found to be defective as mentioned above, it will be repaired or
replaced at the option of MSD. Any item that is covered under this warranty
will be returned free of charge using Ground shipping methods.
This shall constitute the sole remedy of the purchaser and the sole liability
of MSD. To the extent permitted by law, the foregoing is exclusive and in lieu
of all other warranties or representation whether expressed or implied,
including any imlied warranty of merchantability or fitness. In no event shall
MSD or its suppliers be liable for special or conswquential damages.
intended normal use means that this item is being used as was originally intended and for the original application as sold by MSD. Any modifications to this item or if it is used on an application other than what MSD markets the product, the warranty will be void. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to determine that this item will work for the application the yare intending. MSD will accept no liability for custom applications.
Service
In case of malfunction, this MSD component will be repaired free of charge
according to the terms of the warranty. When returning MSD components for
warranty service, Proof of Purchase must be supplied for verification. After
the warranty period has expired, repair service is based on a minimum and
maximum fee.
All returns must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number issued
to them before being returned. To obtain an RMA number please contact MSD
Customer Service at 1 866-464-6553 or
visit our website at
www.msdperformace.com/rma to automatically
obtain a number and shipping information.
When returning the unit for repair, leave all wires at the length in which you
have them installed. Be sure to include a detailed account of any problems
experienced, and what components and accessories are installed on the vehicle.
The repaired unit will be returned as soon as possible using Ground shipping
methods *ground shipping is covered by warranty). For more information, call
MSD at (888)258-3835. MSD technicians are available from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Monday – Friday (mountain time).
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