MSD DIS Direct Ignition System Kit, Black — Ford Small Block 289/302
Lose the cap and rotor. Gain full timing control. A distributor is a wear item and a compromise. Going coil-per-plug removes both - cap and rotor wear disappear; and spark energy stops getting lost down long plug wires because each coil sits at its plug. The tuning depth is the point. Fully programmable 2D and 3D timing maps with preprogrammed maps to start from. Individual Cylinder Timing to trim each cylinder. A 2.5 bar MAP sensor covering naturally aspirated and boosted combinations; with optional temperature sensor input. Programmable max rev and launch limiters. Step retard for nitrous. All of it through MSDView over mini-USB; with 8 MB of internal storage for monitoring and logging.
Install Level: Advanced - full ignition conversion; wiring and software tuning
MSD does not itemize this kit - coils; brackets; crank trigger; cam sync sensor and plug wires are not confirmed as included.
This is an advanced conversion: wiring; sensor setup and software tuning. Professional installation is worth considering.
Electronics fully potted; connectors sealed.
MSDView software connects over a mini-USB port.
Lose the cap and rotor. Gain full timing control.
The full modernization step for a Ford 289 or 302 — a DIS controller that converts a distributor engine to coil-per-plug, with programmable 2D and 3D timing maps, a built-in 2.5 bar MAP sensor, and 8 MB of onboard data logging.
A distributor is a wear item and a compromise. Going coil-per-plug removes both. Cap and rotor wear disappear, and spark energy stops getting lost down long plug wires because each coil sits at its plug. What you gain is real control over ignition tuning.
The tuning depth is the point. Fully programmable 2D and 3D timing maps, with preprogrammed maps to start from. Individual Cylinder Timing lets you trim each cylinder. A 2.5 bar MAP sensor covers naturally aspirated and boosted combinations, with optional temperature sensor input. Programmable max rev and launch limiters, plus a step retard for nitrous.
Everything runs through MSDView over a mini-USB port, with 8 MB of internal storage for monitoring and logging. Electronics are fully potted and connectors sealed. This is an advanced conversion — wiring, sensor setup, software tuning — and professional installation is worth considering.
What's In the Box
MSD does not itemize this kit. What the listing confirms:
- x1 DIS Controller — Black, Potted Electronics, Sealed Connectors, 2.5 Bar MAP Sensor, 8 MB Storage
- MSD describes a clearly labeled wiring harness as part of the system, but does not confirm this kit's contents
- Not confirmed: coils, brackets, crank trigger, cam sync sensor, or plug wires
- Fits: Ford Small Block 289 / 302, converting from a distributor to coil-per-plug.
- Tuning: 2D and 3D Maps, Individual Cylinder Timing, MSDView over Mini-USB.
- Protection: Programmable Max Rev and Launch Limiters, Step Retard, Launch Retard.
- Emissions: Code 3 — non-emissions-controlled vehicles only. Prop 65 warning.
- Warranty: 1 Year Limited.
DIS controller - black; converts a distributor engine to coil-per-plug
Fully programmable 2D and 3D timing maps; preprogrammed maps included
Individual Cylinder Timing
Built-in 2.5 bar MAP sensor - naturally aspirated and boosted
Optional temperature sensor input
Programmable max rev and launch limiters
Step retard for nitrous
8 MB internal storage for monitoring and data logging
MSDView software over mini-USB
Fully potted electronics; sealed connectors
Not confirmed in the kit: coils; brackets; crank trigger; cam sync sensor; plug wires
Naturally aspirated and boosted combinations - 2.5 bar MAP sensor.
Nitrous applications - step retard available.
