So we had everything all hooked up, and ready to go. Turn the key, and no spark, and the fuel pump would not shut off.

To make a long story short, I bought a FAST Classic system a while back because I didnt want to burn chips all my life to dial in the tune as this combo is not even close to being anything close to stock.

The system was converted by Rick White whom I bought this from. It was originally a bank to bank system, but he paid to have it switched over to sequential. We had a hell of a time getting it to work, and then I find out that since it was converted to sequential you use all fan controls, and fuel pump control. I learn that the previous owner didnt drive this car on the street, and it was a race car.

My car will be the exact opposite (99% street) so I need those controls. Hence we had to rip out my wiring harness again, and ship all my stuff to Dan White at White's Racing for him to look at it. I also made a call to FAST, and they told me to ship it back to them and pay $50, and they will switch it back to bank to bank.

Now the distrubutor I bought is a Accel dual sync distrubutor. This unit doesnt seem to jive with everything else so I will be forced to sell it.

My question is. The link below is the distrubutor I am going to buy, but I was told that it's a little bit taller then my Accel dual sync. The reason I am still going with a dual sync "external coil" is so I can run my MSD 6AL, and my MSD Coil Blaster. It will still work with bank, to bank, and if I want to go seq in the future then I dont have to buy another distrubutor.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FST-305005/

Will this fit under the C4 hood? I dont have the HEI here to compare too.

If anyone is looking for an accel unit. Mine will be for sale soon.

Even though this has been a pita process. I am still glad I went with a stand alone system to tune this thing.

So anyways. When I get the wiring harness back with the FAST etc......Throw it back in again, and turn the key!


Take care guys.

First off, keep it sequential. It's MUCH better than batch for drivability, and since you are on the street, you want that.

I am not a fan of MSD boxes... they are weld shit and blow up a lot.

Can't help with the distributor, but I am betting it will fit... that would have to be a hella big distributor to hit the bottom of the hood...

Sorry to hear about the other issues...

an ostrich would allow you to tune just as easily as your fast system... just sayin.

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I cant keep it seq with the FAST Classic without loosing fan controls and fuel pump controls. I could set something up for the fuel pump control which isnt a big deal, but the fan control is a different story.

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I am past that point now....

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I have a lot of room with the HEI unit, but I can't say for certain without knowing the actual dimensions. When you get it I'll measure from the dist mounting plate to the top of the coil so you can compare.

Matthew

What is this ostrich?

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Moates Ostrich 2.0

It's a chip emulator that, when combined with the proper software, provides real-time ECM tuning. No chip burning or swapping while tuning. Pretty cool toy for those that do a lot of tuning.

This does not work with 1985 correct?

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That depends on the intake design, and even then it's unlikely anyone would notice it with a cam that has any level of overlap..

-- Joe

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The 1 year only '870 ECM is not supported in general. Repin to a '165 or a '730 and enjoy life..

-- Joe

Why not find a tuner that can work with the FAST system?

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i am surprised that showing his fast system his flow sheet didn't fix the problem.

Let's keep this on topic, please.

Matthew

My tuner can work with FAST systems.

I can give you his email if you get stuck.

The first step is to get it to run. I might fly up and tune it once it does run.