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6564 6M-3L Marine Ignition Control Box
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MSD IGNITIONPART NUMBER: 121-6564

6564 6M-3L Marine Ignition Control Box

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6M-3L Marine Ignition Control
  • Per Spark Energy: 135-150 mJ
  • Built-in Rev Limiter
  • CARB Approval: Non-Emissions Controlled
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    MSD 6M-3L Ignition Control Operating Specifications

    • Spark Energy: 135mJ w/ Blaster Coil / 150mJ w/ HVC Coil 121-8250
    • Primary Voltage: 535V w/ Blaster Coil / 550V w/ HVC Coil 121-8250
    • Secondary Voltage: 45,000 V
    • Spark Series Duration: 20 degree crankshaft rotation
    • RPM Range: 12,000 RPM
    • Voltage Required: 6 to 18 V
    • Current Draw: 0.800 amps per 1000 RPM
    • Size: 7.890 in. L x 4 in. W x 1.870 in. H
    • Weight: 2.5 lbs
  • Large, easy to read LED display
  • Shift interrupt feature eases shifting
  • Records highest RPM the engine turned for last 20 minutes of run time
  • Easy setup of features with three rotary dials on the face of the unit
  • LED display shows rev limit, highest RMP turned, cylinder select, start retard, battery voltage and can be set to tach mode
  • Emissions Note:

    This part is only legal for sale and use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles or on vehicles used solely for the purposes of closed competition racing.

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    Part TypeIgnition Box
    Product LineMSD 6-Series Ignition Control Boxes
    BrandMSD IGNITION
    Package Height4.6
    Package Width8.3
    Package Length12.2
    Weight3.85 PG
    Part CategoryPerformance Parts
    Ignition Box OutputCapacitive discharge
    Rev LimiterYes
    QuantitySold individually
    Cd Voltage Output To Coil460-480 V
    Spark Output (Millijoules)105-115 Millijoules
    Part FitmentUniversal
    Ignition Box ColorBlue
    Rpm12,000
    Vendor Part Number6564
    Package Qty1
    Package TypeEA
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