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MSD DIS Direct Ignition System Kit - Black for Ford, Mercury and Lincoln

Part # 601523

  • Fully Programmable 2D and 3D Timing maps provide complete timing control
  • Built-in 2.5 bar Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor for boosted applications
  • Programmable Max Rev and Launch RPM limiters provide engine protection
  • Individual Cylinder Timing (ICT) allows precise tuning
  • Optional temperature sensor input to control timing based on temperature
  • Easily programmable through a Mini-USB communication port
  • On-Board Data Acquisition
  • Fully potted electronics and sealed connectors for maximum durability
  • Easily convert to a Coil-Per-Plug ignition system
  • Kits available for Chevy and Ford V8 applications with more to come
  • Consistent holeshots thanks to a Programmable Launch Timing Retard
  • Single Timing Step Retard ideal for pulling timing for nitrous applications
  • Preprogrammed timing maps

Description

The MSD Direct Ignition System (DIS) controller greatly simplifies the conversion of conventional distributor-type engines to a Coil-Per-Plug configuration. Benefits include the elimination of distributor cap and rotor wear, reduced spark energy losses caused by long spark plug wires, and the ability to optimize your ignition tuning parameters. The integral 2.5 Bar MAP Sensor, and optional temperature sensor input, mean you get the most power and reliability out of your Naturally Aspirated or Forced Induction engine combination. Nitrous-fed engines benefit from the included Step Retard feature. Drag racers will appreciate the 2-Step Rev Limiter and Launch Retard features. Real-time DIS configuration and tune-up changes are a snap with easy-to-use MSDView software.

Specifications

ColorBlack
EngineFord Small Block
UPC / GTIN00085132015238
WarrantyManufacturer's Limited 1 Year Warranty

Fits these vehicles

YearMakeModelSubmodelEngine
1963Ford300Base4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1966 - 1967FordBroncoBase4.7L V8
1968FordBroncoBase, Roadster, Wagon4.7L V8, 5.0L V8
1969FordBroncoBase, Roadster, Wagon5.0L V8
1970 - 1973FordBroncoBase, Wagon5.0L V8
1974FordBroncoBase5.0L V8
1975FordBroncoCustom, Northland, Ranger, Sport5.0L V8
1976 - 1977FordBroncoCustom, Sport5.0L V8
1980 - 1981FordBroncoCustom, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1982 - 1983FordBroncoCustom, XLS, XLT Lariat5.0L V8
1984FordBroncoCustom, XLT5.0L V8
1985 - 1989FordBroncoCustom, Eddie Bauer, XLT5.0L V8
1990 - 1991FordBroncoCustom, Eddie Bauer, XL, XLT5.0L V8
1992FordBroncoCustom, Eddie Bauer, XL, XLT, XLT Nite5.0L V8
1993FordBroncoCustom, Eddie Bauer, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L V8
1994FordBroncoEddie Bauer, XL, XLT5.0L V8
1995 - 1996FordBroncoEddie Bauer, XL, XLT, XLT Sport5.0L V8
1990 - 1993FordCougarV85.0L V8
1962FordCountry SedanBase3.6L V8, 4.3L V8
1963FordCountry SedanBase3.6L V8, 4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1964 - 1965FordCountry SedanBase4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1966 - 1967FordCountry SedanBase4.7L V8
1968 - 1974FordCountry SedanBase5.0L V8
1962FordCountry SquireBase3.6L V8, 4.3L V8
1963FordCountry SquireBase3.6L V8, 4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1964 - 1965FordCountry SquireBase4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1966 - 1967FordCountry SquireBase4.7L V8
1968 - 1974FordCountry SquireBase5.0L V8
1987 - 1991FordCountry SquireBase, LX5.0L V8
1964 - 1965FordCustomBase4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1966 - 1967FordCustomBase4.7L V8
1968 - 1972FordCustomBase5.0L V8
1964FordCustom 500Base4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1965 - 1967FordCustom 500Base4.7L V8
1968 - 1974FordCustom 500Base5.0L V8
1969 - 1974FordE-100 EconolineBase, Club Wagon5.0L V8
1975FordE-100 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom, Northland5.0L V8
1979 - 1982FordE-100 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L V8
1983FordE-100 EconolineCustom, XL5.0L V8
1979 - 1982FordE-100 Econoline Club WagonBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L V8
1983FordE-100 Econoline Club WagonCustom, XL5.0L V8
1975FordE-150 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom, Northland5.0L V8
1979 - 1982FordE-150 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L V8
1983FordE-150 EconolineCustom, XL5.0L V8
1984 - 1986FordE-150 EconolineBase, XL5.0L V8
1987 - 1991FordE-150 EconolineCustom, XL5.0L V8
1992 - 1996FordE-150 EconolineBase, XL5.0L V8
1979 - 1982FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L V8
1983FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonCustom, XL5.0L V8
1984 - 1986FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonBase, XL, XLT5.0L V8
1987 - 1991FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonCustom, XL, XLT5.0L V8
1992 - 1996FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonChateau, Custom, XLT5.0L V8
1969FordE-200 EconolineBase, Club Wagon5.0L V8
1970FordE-200 EconolineBase, Club Wagon, Custom Wagon5.0L V8
1971 - 1972FordE-200 EconolineBase, Chateau Wagon, Club Wagon, Custom Wagon5.0L V8
1973 - 1974FordE-200 EconolineBase, Club Wagon, Custom Wagon5.0L V8
1975FordE-250 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom, Northland5.0L V8
1979 - 1982FordE-250 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L V8
1983FordE-250 EconolineCustom, XL5.0L V8
1984 - 1986FordE-250 EconolineBase, XL5.0L V8
1987 - 1991FordE-250 EconolineCustom, XL5.0L V8
1979 - 1980FordE-250 Econoline Club WagonBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L V8
1969FordE-300 EconolineBase, Club Wagon5.0L V8
1970FordE-300 EconolineBase, Chateau Wagon, Club Wagon5.0L V8
1971 - 1972FordE-300 EconolineBase, Chateau Wagon, Club Wagon, Custom Wagon5.0L V8
1973 - 1974FordE-300 EconolineBase, Chateau Wagon, Club Wagon5.0L V8
1975FordE-350 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom, Northland5.0L V8
1979 - 1982FordE-350 EconolineBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L V8
1979 - 1980FordE-350 Econoline Club WagonBase, Chateau, Custom5.0L V8
1996 - 1998FordExplorerEddie Bauer, Limited, XLT5.0L V8
1999 - 2000FordExplorerEddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT5.0L V8
2001FordExplorerEddie Bauer, Limited, XLT5.0L V8
1965 - 1968FordF-100Base4.7L V8
1969 - 1972FordF-100Base4.7L V8, 5.0L V8
1973 - 1974FordF-100Base5.0L V8
1975FordF-100Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1976FordF-100Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1977FordF-100Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT, XLT5.0L V8
1978FordF-100Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1979 - 1980FordF-100Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1981FordF-100Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1982FordF-100Custom, XL, XLS, XLT Lariat4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1983FordF-100Base, XL, XLS, XLT Lariat5.0L V8
1975FordF-150Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1976FordF-150Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1977FordF-150Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT, XLT5.0L V8
1978FordF-150Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1979 - 1981FordF-150Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1982FordF-150Custom, XL, XLS, XLT Lariat5.0L V8
1983FordF-150Base, Custom, XL, XLS, XLT5.0L V8
1984FordF-150Base, Custom, XL, XLT5.0L V8
1985FordF-150Base, Custom, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L V8
1986FordF-150Base, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L V8
1987 - 1992FordF-150Custom, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L V8
1993 - 1994FordF-150XL, XLT5.0L V8
1995 - 1996FordF-150Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT5.0L V8
1986 - 1991FordF-200Base5.0L V8
1969 - 1974FordF-250Base5.0L V8
1977FordF-250Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT, XLT5.0L V8
1978FordF-250Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1980 - 1981FordF-250Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1982FordF-250Custom, XL, XLS, XLT Lariat5.0L V8
1983FordF-250Base, XL, XLS, XLT5.0L V8
1984FordF-250Base, XL, XLT5.0L V8
1985 - 1986FordF-250Base, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L V8
1987 - 1992FordF-250Custom, XL, XLT Lariat5.0L V8
1993 - 1994FordF-250Custom, XL, XLT5.0L V8
1995 - 1996FordF-250Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT5.0L V8
1997FordF-250XL, XLT, XLT VIP5.0L V8
1965 - 1974FordF-350Base5.0L V8
1975 - 1976FordF-350Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1977FordF-350Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger XLT, XLT5.0L V8
1978FordF-350Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1979FordF-350Base5.0L V8
1980FordF-350Base, Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT5.0L V8
1981 - 1985FordF-350Base5.0L V8
1986FordF-350Base, XLT5.0L V8
1987 - 1994FordF-350Base5.0L V8
1995 - 1998FordF-350XL, XLT5.0L V8
1962FordFairlane500, Base3.6L V8, 4.3L V8
1963FordFairlane500, Base3.6L V8, 4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1964FordFairlane500, Base4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1965FordFairlane500, Base4.7L V8
1966 - 1967FordFairlane500, 500XL, Base4.7L V8
1968 - 1969FordFairlane500, Base5.0L V8
1970FordFairlane5005.0L V8
1978FordFairmontBase, Futura5.0L V8
1979FordFairmontBase, Elite, Futura, Wagon5.0L V8
1980FordFairmontBase, Elite, Futura, Wagon4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1981FordFairmontBase, Elite, Futura, S, Wagon4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1982FordFairmontBase, Elite, Futura, Wagon4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1983FordFairmontBase, Elite, Wagon5.0L V8
1962FordFalconBase3.6L V8, 4.3L V8
1963FordFalconBase, Futura Sprint3.6L V8, 4.3L V8
1964FordFalconBase, Futura, Futura Sprint4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1965FordFalconBase, Futura, Futura Sprint4.7L V8
1966 - 1967FordFalconBase, Futura4.7L V8
1968FordFalconBase, Futura4.7L V8, 5.0L V8
1969 - 1970FordFalconBase, Futura5.0L V8
1962 - 1963FordFalcon Sedan DeliveryBase4.3L V8
1964FordFalcon Sedan DeliveryBase4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1965FordFalcon Sedan DeliveryBase4.7L V8
1963 - 1964FordGalaxieBase4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1965 - 1967FordGalaxieBase4.7L V8
1962FordGalaxie 500Sunliner, Victoria4.3L V8
1963 - 1964FordGalaxie 500Base, Sunliner, Victoria, XL4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1965 - 1967FordGalaxie 500Base, XL4.7L V8
1968 - 1970FordGalaxie 500Base, XL5.0L V8
1971 - 1974FordGalaxie 500Base5.0L V8
1975 - 1977FordGranadaBase, Ghia5.0L V8
1978 - 1979FordGranadaBase, ESS, Ghia5.0L V8
1980FordGranadaBase, ESS, Ghia4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1981FordGranadaGL, GLX, L4.2L V8
1972FordGran TorinoBase, Sport, Squire5.0L V8
1973FordGran TorinoBase, Brougham, Sport, Squire5.0L V8
1974FordGran TorinoBase, Brougham, Elite, Sport, Squire5.0L V8
1964 - 1965FordGT40Base4.7L V8
1966 - 1967FordGT40MK III4.7L V8
1968FordGT40Base, MK III4.7L V8
1969FordGT40MK III4.7L V8
1965 - 1967FordLTDBase4.7L V8
1968 - 1969FordLTDBase5.0L V8
1970 - 1974FordLTDBase, Brougham5.0L V8
1977 - 1978FordLTDBase, Landau5.0L V8
1979FordLTDBase, Country Squire, Landau5.0L V8
1980FordLTDBase, Country Squire, Crown Victoria, S5.0L V8
1981 - 1982FordLTDBase, Country Squire, Crown Victoria, S4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1983FordLTDCountry Squire, Crown Victoria5.0L V8
1984FordLTDBase, Brougham, Country Squire, Crown Victoria5.0L V8
1985FordLTDBase, Brougham, Country Squire, Crown Victoria, LX Brougham5.0L V8
1986FordLTDCountry Squire, Country Squire LX, Crown Victoria, Crown Victoria LX5.0L V8
1987 - 1991FordLTD Crown VictoriaBase, LX, S5.0L V8
1977 - 1978FordLTD IIBase, Brougham, S5.0L V8
1979FordLTD IIBase, Landau, S5.0L V8
1970FordMaverickBase5.0L V8
1971 - 1974FordMaverickBase4.7L V8, 5.0L V8
1975 - 1977FordMaverickBase, Grabber4.7L V8, 5.0L V8
1964FordMustangBase4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1965FordMustangBase, Shelby GT-3504.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1966FordMustangBase, Shelby GT-350, Shelby GT-350H4.7L V8
1967FordMustangBase, Shelby GT-3504.7L V8
1968FordMustangBase, Shelby GT-3504.7L V8, 5.0L V8
1969FordMustangBase, Boss 3025.0L V8
1970 - 1971FordMustangBase, Boss 302, Grande, Mach 15.0L V8
1972 - 1973FordMustangBase, Grande, Mach 15.0L V8
1979FordMustangBase, Ghia5.0L V8
1980FordMustangBase, Ghia4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1981FordMustangBase, Cobra, Ghia4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1982FordMustangBase, GL, GLX, GT, L4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1983FordMustangBase, GT5.0L V8
1984FordMustangBase, GT, GT-350 20th Anniversary, L, LX5.0L V8
1985 - 1992FordMustangGT, LX5.0L V8
1993FordMustangGT, LX, SVT Cobra, SVT Cobra R5.0L V8
1994FordMustangGT, SVT Cobra5.0L V8
1995FordMustangGT, GTS, SVT Cobra5.0L V8
1974FordMustang IIBase5.0L V8
1975 - 1978FordMustang IIBase, Ghia, Mach 15.0L V8
1962 - 1964FordRancheroBase4.3L V8
1965FordRancheroBase4.7L V8
1966FordRancheroBase, Custom4.7L V8
1967FordRanchero500, 500 XL, Base4.7L V8
1968 - 1969FordRanchero500, Base, GT5.0L V8
1970 - 1971FordRanchero500, Base, GT, Squire5.0L V8
1972 - 1974FordRanchero500, GT, Squire5.0L V8
1977 - 1979FordRanchero500, GT, Squire5.0L V8
1962FordRanch WagonBase3.6L V8, 4.3L V8
1963FordRanch WagonBase3.6L V8, 4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1964 - 1965FordRanch WagonBase4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1966 - 1967FordRanch WagonBase4.7L V8
1968 - 1969FordRanch WagonBase5.0L V8
1970FordRanch WagonBase, Police Cruiser5.0L V8
1971 - 1974FordRanch WagonBase5.0L V8
1963FordSprintBase3.6L V8, 4.3L V8
1964FordSprintBase4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1977FordThunderbirdBase5.0L V8
1978FordThunderbirdBase, Diamond Jubilee, Town Landau5.0L V8
1979FordThunderbirdBase, Heritage, Town Landau5.0L V8
1980FordThunderbirdBase, Silver Anniversary, Town Landau4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1981FordThunderbirdBase, Heritage, Town Landau4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1982FordThunderbirdBase, Heritage, Town Landau4.2L V8
1983FordThunderbirdBase, Heritage, LX, Sport5.0L V8
1984 - 1985FordThunderbirdBase, Elan, Fila, LX, Sport5.0L V8
1986FordThunderbirdBase, Elan, LX, Sport5.0L V8
1987 - 1988FordThunderbirdBase, LX, Sport5.0L V8
1991 - 1992FordThunderbirdBase, LX, V85.0L V8
1993FordThunderbirdLX, V85.0L V8
1968FordTorinoBase, GT5.0L V8
1969FordTorinoBase, GT, Squire5.0L V8
1970FordTorinoBase, Brougham, GT, Squire5.0L V8
1971FordTorino500, Base, Brougham, GT, Squire5.0L V8
1972 - 1974FordTorinoBase5.0L V8
1980LincolnContinentalBase5.0L V8
1982LincolnContinentalBase, Givenchy, Signature5.0L V8
1983 - 1985LincolnContinentalBase, Givenchy, Valentino5.0L V8
1986 - 1987LincolnContinentalBase, Givenchy5.0L V8
1980 - 1981LincolnMark VIBase5.0L V8
1982LincolnMark VIBase, Bill Blass, Givenchy, Pucci, Signature5.0L V8
1983LincolnMark VIBase, Bill Blass, Pucci, Signature5.0L V8
1984 - 1985LincolnMark VIIBase, Bill Blass, LSC, Versace5.0L V8
1986 - 1987LincolnMark VIIBase, Bill Blass, LSC5.0L V8
1988 - 1992LincolnMark VIIBill Blass, LSC5.0L V8
1981LincolnTown CarBase5.0L V8
1982 - 1988LincolnTown CarBase, Cartier, Signature5.0L V8
1989LincolnTown CarBase, Cartier, Signature, Signature SE5.0L V8
1990LincolnTown CarBase, Cartier, Cypress, Executive, Signature, Touring Edition5.0L V8
1977 - 1980LincolnVersaillesBase5.0L V8
1964 - 1965MercuryCalienteBase4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1966 - 1967MercuryCalienteBase4.7L V8
1966 - 1967MercuryCapriBase4.7L V8
1979MercuryCapriBase, Ghia5.0L V8
1980MercuryCapriBase, Ghia4.2L V8
1981MercuryCapriBase, GS4.2L V8
1982MercuryCapriBase, Black Magic, GS, L, RS4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1983 - 1985MercuryCapriRS5.0L V8
1986MercuryCapri5.05.0L V8
1987 - 1991MercuryColony ParkGS, LS5.0L V8
1962MercuryCometBase3.6L V8, 4.3L V8
1963MercuryCometBase, Custom, S-223.6L V8, 4.3L V8
1964 - 1965MercuryComet202, 404, Base4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1966 - 1967MercuryCometBase4.7L V8
1968MercuryCometBase4.7L V8, 5.0L V8
1969MercuryCometBase5.0L V8
1971 - 1977MercuryCometBase5.0L V8
1967MercuryCommuterBase4.7L V8
1967MercuryCougarBase, XR-74.7L V8
1968MercuryCougarBase, XR-74.7L V8, 5.0L V8
1969MercuryCougarBase, Boss 302, XR-75.0L V8
1970MercuryCougarBoss 3025.0L V8
1977MercuryCougarBase, Brougham, XR-75.0L V8
1978 - 1979MercuryCougarBase, XR-75.0L V8
1980MercuryCougarXR-74.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1981MercuryCougarBase, XR-74.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1982MercuryCougarXR-74.2L V8
1983 - 1986MercuryCougarBase, LS5.0L V8
1987 - 1988MercuryCougarLS, XR-75.0L V8
1991 - 1992MercuryCougarLS, XR-75.0L V8
1993MercuryCougarXR-75.0L V8
1963MercuryCountry CruiserBase3.6L V8, 4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1964 - 1965MercuryCycloneBase4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1966 - 1967MercuryCycloneBase4.7L V8
1968MercuryCycloneBase4.7L V8, 5.0L V8
1969MercuryCycloneBase, CJ, Spoiler5.0L V8
1970 - 1971MercuryCycloneBase, GT, Spoiler5.0L V8
1979 - 1980MercuryGrand MarquisBase, Colony Park5.0L V8
1981 - 1982MercuryGrand MarquisBase, Colony Park4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1983 - 1986MercuryGrand MarquisBase, Colony Park, LS5.0L V8
1987 - 1991MercuryGrand MarquisGS, LS5.0L V8
1979 - 1980MercuryMarquisBase, Brougham5.0L V8
1981 - 1982MercuryMarquisBase, Brougham4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1962MercuryMeteorBase3.6L V8, 4.3L V8
1963MercuryMeteorBase3.6L V8, 4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1975MercuryMonarchBase, Ghia5.0L V8
1976MercuryMonarchBase, Ghia, Grand Ghia5.0L V8
1977MercuryMonarchBase, Ghia5.0L V8
1978 - 1979MercuryMonarchBase5.0L V8
1980MercuryMonarchBase4.2L V8, 5.0L V8
1968MercuryMontegoBase, MX4.7L V8, 5.0L V8
1969MercuryMontegoBase, MX5.0L V8
1970 - 1971MercuryMontegoBase, MX, MX Brougham, Villager5.0L V8
1972 - 1973MercuryMontegoBase, GT, MX, MX Brougham, Villager5.0L V8
1974MercuryMontegoBase, MX, MX Brougham, Villager5.0L V8
1997 - 2001MercuryMountaineerBase5.0L V8
1962 - 1963MercuryVillagerBase3.6L V8, 4.3L V8
1964 - 1965MercuryVillagerBase4.3L V8, 4.7L V8
1966 - 1967MercuryVillagerBase4.7L V8
1966 - 1967MercuryVoyagerBase4.7L V8
1978 - 1979MercuryZephyrBase, Z75.0L V8
1980 - 1981MercuryZephyrBase, Z74.2L V8
1982MercuryZephyrBase, GS4.2L V8