MSD 6014, 60143 Installation Instructions Manual

MSD LS Ignition Control

PN 6014/60143

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Parts Included:

1 – LS Ignition Controller, PN 6014
1 – Main Wiring Harness
1 – Crank/Cam Pigtail 24x
1 – Crank/Cam Pigtail 58x

Optional Accessories (Purchased Separately):

LS Coolant Temp Sensor, GM PN 12608814
PN 2279 - 24x Crank/4x Cam

WARNING: During installation, disconnect the battery cables. When disconnecting, always re-

move the negative cable rst and install it last.

Note: Solid core spark plug wires cannot be used with an MSD Ignition Control.

1 – Sub Harness
1 – USB Cable
1 – Mounting Kit
1 – MSDView USB

OPERATION

The MSD 6014 LS Ignition controller works with 24x/1x, 58x/4x and 58x/1x crank/cam congura­tions. It auto detects the correct conguration based on the reluctor wheel pattern, so there is no
need to select one. It provides six pre-programmed (non-editable) timing tables for stock engines,
three customizable 3-D tables and one customizable timing plot. The desired table/plot is selected
on the y using the rotary dial. The customizable tables and plot can be programmed via MSDView.

The LS Ignition controller includes a built-in 2.5 Bar MAP sensor that can be used with Naturally
Aspirated or boosted applications. This allows for timing advance or retard based on the intake
manifold pressure.

8Mb of internal data logging is also included so you can setup, record and review runs at the track.

Note: It is recommended, that you install and run MSDView software while connected to the unit to

perform the base settings. The unit can be powered off of USB, so this can be done from a
desktop or laptop and does not require an external power source.

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2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WIRING FEATURES

PINK Step Retard. When 12-volts are supplied, the Step Retard is activated.
BLUE Two-Step. When 12-volts are supplied, the Launch Rev Limiter RPM value is active.
GRAY Tach. Provides a 12-volt square wave signal.
RED Battery Positive. From relay or dedicated fused 30A switch.
BLACK Battery Negative

CAM/CRANK SENSOR - 10 PIN
ORANGE/YELLOW Pin-1 Crank
BROWN/WHITE Pin-2 Cam
ORANGE Pin-3 5-volt supply
PINK Pin-4 12-volt supply
BROWN Pin-6 Sensor Ground
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SENSOR (ECT)
BLACK Pin-1 Sensor Ground
YELLOW Pin-2 Engine Coolant Signal
COIL CONNECTOR - EVEN CYLINDERS
BLACK Pin-A Chassis Ground
RED/GREEN Pin-B Coil 2
BROWN/GREEN Pin-C Coil 4
Pin-D Not Used
BROWN Pin-E Sensor Ground
WHITE/BLUE Pin-F Coil 6
VIOLET/BLUE Pin-G Coil 8
PINK Pin-H 12-volt supply
COIL CONNECTOR - ODD CYLINDERS
BLACK Pin-A Chassis Ground
RED Pin-B Coil 7
GREEN Pin-C Coil 5
Pin-D Not Used
BROWN Pin-E Sensor Ground
BLUE Pin-F Coil 3
VIOLET Pin-G Coil 1
PINK Pin-H 12-volt supply

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3

PIN FUNCTION COLOR

2-pin connector connects to Engine Coolant Temp

A ECT BLACK

(ECT) sensor.

B Sensor Ground BROWN
C Coil 2 RED/GREEN
D Coil 4 BROWN/GREEN
E Coil 6 WHITE/BLUE

Connect to Passenger's side coil connector.

(Coils 2-4-6-8)

F Coil 8 VIOLET/BLUE
G 12V Supply PINK
H Battery + RED
J Ground BLACK

16-Pin

K 12V Supply PINK

Connector

Connect to Relay or dedicated fused 30A switch.

Connect to a ground source.

L Coil 7 RED
M Coil 5 GREEN
N Coil 3 BLUE

Connect to Driver's side coil connector.

(Coils 1-3-5-7)

P Coil 1 VIOLET
R Sensor Ground BROWN
S ECT YELLOW

2-pin connector connects to ECT sensor

PIN FUNCTION COLOR
A 12V PINK
B Ground BROWN
C Cam BROWN/WHITE
D Crank ORANGE/YELLOW
E 5V ORANGE

10-Pin

F Factory Use BLACK

Connector

G Not Used
H Step Retard PINK
J Launch Rev Limiter* BLUE

K Tach GRAY

Connect to Cam/Crank pigtail.

Step Retard is activated when 12V is supplied.

When 12V is supplied, the Launch Rev Limiter RPM

value is active. (*Two Step)
Tach output

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4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAM/CRANK EXTENSION HARNESSES:
22791 - 24X CRANK / 1X CAM (REAR)
OPTIONAL - 2279 - 24X CRANK / 4X CAM (FRONT)
2278 - 58X CRANK / 4X CAM (FRONT)

22791 - BLACK CRANK SENSOR CONNECTOR
BLACK CAM SENSOR CONNECTOR
2278 - GREY CRANK SENSOR CONNECTOR
BLACK CAM SENSOR CONNECTOR

Figure 1 LS Ignition Harness

Figure 2 PN 6014 Ignition Control Timing/Rev LS Series

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USE THE ARROW ON
THE SWITCH FOR CURVE
SELECTION.