Description

For a long time, racers have known that one of the best things to do to an engine to improve performance is to stabilize the ignition timing. The MSD Flying Magnet Crank Trigger system does exactly that by using four magnets embedded in an aluminum wheel. Although similar in appearance to other crank triggers, the MSD Flying Magnet design works on a different principle. Most crank triggers have a wheel, with steel studs sticking out, bolted to the harmonic balancer. As the crankshaft turns, the studs pass by a stationary magnetic pick-up, triggering the ignition. This pick-up can be triggered by other bolts, debris, or even vibrations which will cause a loss of power or engine damage.

The MSD Flying Magnet Crank Trigger uses four magnets secured in the aluminum trigger wheel that pass by a stationary non-magnetic pick-up to trigger the ignition. This "flying magnet" design produces accurate trigger signals and the non-magnetic pick-up cannot be falsely triggered. Each Flying Magnet Crank Trigger includes a two-piece mounting bracket for the non-magnetic pick-up that in most cases will work on either the passenger side or driver's side of the engine (the SB Chrysler and SB Ford brackets mount on only one side). The CNC-machined aluminum bracket securely holds the pick-up in place and is slotted to provide a wide range of timing adjustments. Spacers are included so you can mount the bracket on engines with standard motor mounts or engines with a .25" motor plate. These systems will trigger MSD 6, 7, and 8 Series Ignitions and all MSD Timing Accessories.

Features

  • Absolutely the most accurate way to trigger the ignition.
  • The non-magnetic pickup cannot be false triggered.
  • Powerful magnets are embedded in a billet aluminum trigger wheel.
  • Kits feature special brackets and mounting hardware for a variety of engines.

Specifications

BrandMSD
ColourRed
Diameter7"
Emission Code4
MakePontiac/Oldsmobile
Product TypeCrank Trigger Kit
Sensor Dimensions3/4" x 2.25"
Sensor TypeMagnetic
Trigger Type4X
WarrantyLimited 1 Year Warranty
Wheel Width3/8"

Compatibility

  • 1974 - 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1976 Pontiac Bonneville Base 7.5
  • 1976 - 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham 6.6
  • 1976 - 1976 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham 7.5
  • 1977 - 1980 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham 4.9
  • 1977 - 1980 Pontiac Bonneville Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham 5.7
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Bonneville Base 5.7
  • 1978 - 1980 Pontiac Bonneville Safari 4.9
  • 1978 - 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Safari 6.6
  • 1974 - 1978 Pontiac Catalina Safari 6.6
  • 1974 - 1978 Pontiac Catalina Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1976 Pontiac Catalina Safari 7.5
  • 1974 - 1976 Pontiac Catalina Base 7.5
  • 1976 - 1977 Pontiac Catalina Base 5.7
  • 1977 - 1980 Pontiac Catalina Safari 4.9
  • 1977 - 1980 Pontiac Catalina Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Catalina Safari 5.7
  • 1974 - 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 6.6
  • 1974 - 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 6.6
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Base 5.7
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 5.7
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7
  • 1974 - 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 7.5
  • 1974 - 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 5.7
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 6.6
  • 1976 - 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 6.6
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Firebird Base 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 7.5
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Base 4.9
  • 1979 - 1981 Pontiac Firebird Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 4.9
  • 1979 - 1981 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula 4.9
  • 1979 - 1981 Pontiac Firebird Formula 4.9
  • 1979 - 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4.9
  • 1974 - 1975 Pontiac Grand Am Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1975 Pontiac Grand Am Base 7.5
  • 1978 - 1980 Pontiac Grand Am Base 4.9
  • 1975 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans Base 6.6
  • 1975 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans Base 5.7
  • 1975 - 1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans Base 7.5
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari 6.6
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari 6.6
  • 1976 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans LE 5.7
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari 4.9
  • 1979 - 1981 Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans Base 4.9
  • 1979 - 1980 Pontiac Grand LeMans Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari 5.7
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix Base 6.6
  • 1976 - 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix Base 7.5
  • 1976 - 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix Base 7.5
  • 1975 - 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 6.6
  • 1975 - 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 7.5
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ 6.6
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ 6.6
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ 7.5
  • 1976 - 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix Base 5.7
  • 1977 - 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ 4.9
  • 1977 - 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ 5.7
  • 1978 - 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 4.9
  • 1974 - 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari Base 7.5
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari Base 4.9
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Grandville Base 7.5
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Grandville Brougham 6.6
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Grandville Brougham 7.5
  • 1973 - 1973 Pontiac LeMans Safari 6.6
  • 1973 - 1973 Pontiac LeMans Base 6.6
  • 1973 - 1973 Pontiac LeMans Sport 6.6
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Sport 6.6
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Base 5.7
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Sport 5.7
  • 1974 - 1975 Pontiac LeMans Safari 6.6
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Safari 6.6
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Sport 7.5
  • 1976 - 1976 Pontiac LeMans Sport 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Base 7.5
  • 1976 - 1976 Pontiac LeMans Base 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Safari 5.7
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Safari 5.7
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Safari 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Luxury 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Safari Luxury 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Luxury 5.7
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Safari Luxury 5.7
  • 1976 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe 5.7
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Safari 4.9
  • 1979 - 1981 Pontiac LeMans Safari 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Base 4.9
  • 1979 - 1980 Pontiac LeMans Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Sport 4.9
  • 1974 - 1975 Pontiac Ventura Custom 5.7
  • 1974 - 1975 Pontiac Ventura Base 5.7
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Ventura GTO 5.7
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Ventura S 5.7
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Ventura SJ 5.7
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Ventura Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Ventura SJ 4.9

For a long time, racers have known that one of the best things to do to an engine to improve performance is to stabilize the ignition timing. The MSD Flying Magnet Crank Trigger system does exactly that by using four magnets embedded in an aluminum wheel. Although similar in appearance to other crank triggers, the MSD Flying Magnet design works on a different principle. Most crank triggers have a wheel, with steel studs sticking out, bolted to the harmonic balancer. As the crankshaft turns, the studs pass by a stationary magnetic pick-up, triggering the ignition. This pick-up can be triggered by other bolts, debris, or even vibrations which will cause a loss of power or engine damage.

The MSD Flying Magnet Crank Trigger uses four magnets secured in the aluminum trigger wheel that pass by a stationary non-magnetic pick-up to trigger the ignition. This "flying magnet" design produces accurate trigger signals and the non-magnetic pick-up cannot be falsely triggered. Each Flying Magnet Crank Trigger includes a two-piece mounting bracket for the non-magnetic pick-up that in most cases will work on either the passenger side or driver's side of the engine (the SB Chrysler and SB Ford brackets mount on only one side). The CNC-machined aluminum bracket securely holds the pick-up in place and is slotted to provide a wide range of timing adjustments. Spacers are included so you can mount the bracket on engines with standard motor mounts or engines with a .25" motor plate. These systems will trigger MSD 6, 7, and 8 Series Ignitions and all MSD Timing Accessories.

Features

  • Absolutely the most accurate way to trigger the ignition.
  • The non-magnetic pickup cannot be false triggered.
  • Powerful magnets are embedded in a billet aluminum trigger wheel.
  • Kits feature special brackets and mounting hardware for a variety of engines.
BrandMSD
ColourRed
Diameter7"
Emission Code4
MakePontiac/Oldsmobile
Product TypeCrank Trigger Kit
Sensor Dimensions3/4" x 2.25"
Sensor TypeMagnetic
Trigger Type4X
WarrantyLimited 1 Year Warranty
Wheel Width3/8"
  • 1974 - 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1976 Pontiac Bonneville Base 7.5
  • 1976 - 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham 6.6
  • 1976 - 1976 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham 7.5
  • 1977 - 1980 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham 4.9
  • 1977 - 1980 Pontiac Bonneville Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham 5.7
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Bonneville Base 5.7
  • 1978 - 1980 Pontiac Bonneville Safari 4.9
  • 1978 - 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Safari 6.6
  • 1974 - 1978 Pontiac Catalina Safari 6.6
  • 1974 - 1978 Pontiac Catalina Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1976 Pontiac Catalina Safari 7.5
  • 1974 - 1976 Pontiac Catalina Base 7.5
  • 1976 - 1977 Pontiac Catalina Base 5.7
  • 1977 - 1980 Pontiac Catalina Safari 4.9
  • 1977 - 1980 Pontiac Catalina Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Catalina Safari 5.7
  • 1974 - 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 6.6
  • 1974 - 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 6.6
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Base 5.7
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 5.7
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7
  • 1974 - 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 7.5
  • 1974 - 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 5.7
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 6.6
  • 1976 - 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 6.6
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Firebird Base 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 7.5
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Base 4.9
  • 1979 - 1981 Pontiac Firebird Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 4.9
  • 1979 - 1981 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula 4.9
  • 1979 - 1981 Pontiac Firebird Formula 4.9
  • 1979 - 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4.9
  • 1974 - 1975 Pontiac Grand Am Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1975 Pontiac Grand Am Base 7.5
  • 1978 - 1980 Pontiac Grand Am Base 4.9
  • 1975 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans Base 6.6
  • 1975 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans Base 5.7
  • 1975 - 1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans Base 7.5
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari 6.6
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari 6.6
  • 1976 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans LE 5.7
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari 4.9
  • 1979 - 1981 Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans Base 4.9
  • 1979 - 1980 Pontiac Grand LeMans Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari 5.7
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix Base 6.6
  • 1976 - 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix Base 7.5
  • 1976 - 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix Base 7.5
  • 1975 - 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 6.6
  • 1975 - 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 7.5
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ 6.6
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ 6.6
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ 7.5
  • 1976 - 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix Base 5.7
  • 1977 - 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ 4.9
  • 1977 - 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ 5.7
  • 1978 - 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 4.9
  • 1974 - 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari Base 7.5
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari Base 4.9
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Grandville Base 7.5
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Grandville Brougham 6.6
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Grandville Brougham 7.5
  • 1973 - 1973 Pontiac LeMans Safari 6.6
  • 1973 - 1973 Pontiac LeMans Base 6.6
  • 1973 - 1973 Pontiac LeMans Sport 6.6
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Sport 6.6
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Base 6.6
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Base 5.7
  • 1974 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Sport 5.7
  • 1974 - 1975 Pontiac LeMans Safari 6.6
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Safari 6.6
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Sport 7.5
  • 1976 - 1976 Pontiac LeMans Sport 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Base 7.5
  • 1976 - 1976 Pontiac LeMans Base 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Safari 5.7
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Safari 5.7
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Safari 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Luxury 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Safari Luxury 7.5
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Luxury 5.7
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac LeMans Safari Luxury 5.7
  • 1976 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe 5.7
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Safari 4.9
  • 1979 - 1981 Pontiac LeMans Safari 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Base 4.9
  • 1979 - 1980 Pontiac LeMans Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac LeMans Sport 4.9
  • 1974 - 1975 Pontiac Ventura Custom 5.7
  • 1974 - 1975 Pontiac Ventura Base 5.7
  • 1974 - 1974 Pontiac Ventura GTO 5.7
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Ventura S 5.7
  • 1975 - 1975 Pontiac Ventura SJ 5.7
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Ventura Base 4.9
  • 1977 - 1977 Pontiac Ventura SJ 4.9

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