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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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Description

Timing Controller - 3 Stage Retard Control - Start Retard - Uses Modules - Up to 25 Degrees Retard - MSD 6 / 7 / 8 / 10-Series Ignitions - Each


Data: v2 - Desc: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-11-08 06:11:37

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-11-08 16:47:11

Features

Vehicle Compatibility and Return Conditions.

This item was designed and engineered in the USA for US domestic vehicles. OBD tools, ECUs, dongles, programmers, and tuners may have limited compatibility with vehicles outside the USA due to regional differences in emission standards and system configurations. Some features and functionality may vary depending on the vehicle and location.

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Reference Information

Reference Data (Provide these details to our support team)
Brand Name/s Msd Ignition, Msd
StreetFX SKU msd8970
SFX Item ID 4973655
Accounting SKU msd-8970
Manufacturer SKU 8970
Manufacturer UPC 085132089703
Alternative References 8970, MSD-8970

Timing Controller, Three Stage Retard, Analog, Programmable, Each

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.

Product Attributes
BrandMSD Ignition
Manufacturer's Part Number8970
Part TypeTiming Controllers, Electronic
Product LineMSD Three-Stage Retard Controls
UPC085132089703
CircuitryAnalog
Controls Ignition AdvanceNo
Controls Ignition RetardYes
Controller ActivationProgrammable
AdjustableYes
Adjustment StylePills
Ignition Box RequiredYes
Compatible with Multiple Coil IgnitionsNo
QuantitySold individually.

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