MSD 6011 Installation

MSD 6-Mod Controller

for Carbureted and EFI Gen III Engines

PN 6011

Parts Included

1 - Ignition Controller, PN 6011
1 - Pro-Data+ Software CD
1 - Harness
1 - Parts Bag
1 - 2-Bar MAP Sensor

WARNING: During installation, disconnect the battery cables. When Disconnecting, always remove

the Negative cable first and install it last.

Note: Solid core spark plug wires or non-resistor spark plugs cannot be used with an MSD Ignition

Control.

Optional Accessories

Hand Held Monitor, PN 7550
EFI Harness and Tach Adapter Kit, PN 88814

CARBURETOR

The PN 6011 Ignition Controller is designed for Ford Modular engines that have been retro-fit with an
intake manifold and carburetor. The Controller is supplied with a wiring harness that connects to the
factory connectors for a simple installation.

EFI

This Controller can also be used in stock EFI applications, by using accessory Harness PN 88814.
This Harness allows the PN 6011 Controller to tap into the sensor signals without interrupting the OEM
ECU. The ECU and coils operate as normal while the PN 6011 controls the timing and rpm. When
using with an EFI system, a tach adapter harness will be required, PN 88813.

OPERATION

The MSD Controller offers several programmable features that allow rpm and timing adjustments. This
can be achieved through the supplied Pro-Data+ software via a PC or with the optional Hand Held
Programmer, PN 7550. Timing adjustments and selections can also be made with plug-in modules.
Software installation, operation and the programmable features of the Controller are explained in detail
in this document. More information can be found in the Pro-Data+ Software Help section.

MOUNTING

The Controller is designed to be mounted under the hood or on the firewall. Do not mount the unit
near exhaust. Find a suitable location, confirm that all of the wires reach their connections. Mark the
mounting hole locations using the unit or the template shown in Figure 3, page 7. Drill the holes with
a 3/16" bit.

WIRING

All of the wiring, except four wires, are routed into factory style connectors to ensure an easy installation
on a SOHC engine. On DOHC engines the coil polarity is reversed. In these applications, the coil
wiring needs to be relocated. It is recommended to look at the polarity markings on the coil to confirm
the polarity. The wire descriptions follow in the chart on page 2.

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2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

POWER WIRES

Note: For carburetor applications this connector is cut off and the Brown/Yellow is not used. For EFI applications,

this connects to the number one coil connector.

RED 12-volt input. Connect to switched 12 volts.

BROWN/YELLOW Use only with EFI. Coil input wire.

BLACK Ground. Connect eyelet to ground.

LOOSE WIRES

YELLOW Tach Signal. Provides a 12 volt square wave source.

PINK Step Retard. When 12 volts are applied, the step retard is activated.

BLUE 2-Step. When 12 volts are applied, the RevLaunch rpm value is active.

MAP SENSOR

BROWN

GREEN Pin-B Map Signal

ORANGE Pin-C 5-volt supply

CRANKSHAFT SENSOR

BLACK Pin-A Signal Negative (-)

RED Pin-B Signal Positive (+)

CAMSHAFT SENSOR

BROWN Pin-A Ground

TAN Pin-B Signal Wire

COIL CONNECTORS

RED Pin-A* 12-volt supply

VIOLET

RED/GREEN Pin-B* Coil-2 Trigger

LT. BLUE Pin-B* Coil-3 Trigger

Pin-A Ground

*Note: The harness is set up for use on a SOHC engine. DOHC engines use coils with reversed polarity. In these

applications, the location of two coil wires needs to be swapped in each connector.

Pin-B* Coil-1 Trigger

BROWN/GREEN Pin-B* Coil-4 Trigger

GREEN Pin-B* Coil-5 Trigger

WHITE/BLUE Pin-B* Coil-6 Trigger

PINK Pin-B* Coil-7 Trigger

VIOLET/BLUE Pin-B* Coil-8 Trigger

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3

B-RED

A-BLACK

CRANK

COIL 4

A-RED

B-PURPLE/BLUE

COIL 3

A-RED

B-PINK

COIL 2

A-RED

B-WHITE/BLUE

COIL 1

COIL 8

COIL 7

COIL 6

COIL 5

A-RED

B-GREEN

B-BROWN/GREEN

A-RED

B-LT. BLUE

A-RED

B-RED/GREEN

A-RED

B-VIOLET

A-RED, COMMON 12V

12V

COIL INPUT

TO TACH

ADAPTER

GROUND

CAM

2-STEP/RETARD

BLUE

PINK

MAP

YELLOW-TACH

OEM COIL1

CONNECTOR

GREEN

ORANGE

BROWN

EFI APPLICATIONS

REQUIRES HARNESS

PN 88814

FOR CARBURETOR APPLICATIONS,

CUT WIRES. CONNECT RED TO A

SWITCHED 12 VOLT SOURCE.

BROWN/YELLOW IS NOT USED.

applications, the location of two coil wires needs to be swapped in each connector.

Note: The harness is set up for use on a SOHC engine. DOHC engines use coils with reversed polarity. In these

Figure 1 Wiring the MSD Gen III Controller.

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